🎙️ Welcome to the sixth episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success, featuring trailblazer Marianne Heiß.Join us as we talk with Marianne Heiß—former BBDO CEO/CFO and multi-board director at Audi, Porsche, Palfinger, and Paysafe, advisor to Ritter Sport, and UNICEF Austria representative—about Europe’s competitiveness, capital markets union, culture-led innovation, diverse leadership, ESG as strategy, crisis resilience, and the routines and purpose that sustain high performance. Key Topics Covered:✅ Cross-industry insights✅ Europe’s growth agenda✅ Customer-centric strategy✅ Diverse leadership impact✅ Culture-led innovation✅ Crisis resilience & risk✅ ESG embedded in strategy✅ Purpose and philanthropy✅ Career advice & self-care Timestamped Highlights:⏳ 01:33 – 05:23 | Career path & board roles⏳ 05:23 – 07:18 | Cross-industry superpower⏳ 07:30 – 10:10 | Europe’s competitiveness⏳ 10:24 – 11:23 | Org patterns for success⏳ 11:36 – 13:38 | Diverse leadership matters⏳ 14:43 – 16:17 | Culture for innovation⏳ 16:30 – 18:24 | Crisis decisions & resilience⏳ 18:47 – 20:06 | ESG as core strategy⏳ 20:14 – 21:15 | UNICEF: purpose in action⏳ 21:18 – 23:33 | Advice for young pros⏳ 23:40 – 25:21 | Self-care routines that work⏳ 25:37 – 27:32 | Hopes & dream podcast guests 📌 Watch the full episode and explore more insights—then browse all Banking on Success conversations here:- 🔗 Podcast Overview Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html- 🔗 Full Episode Page: upcoming 📲 Follow us on Social Media for More Updates:🔹 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international 🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/bankingonsuccess#BankingOnSuccess #BusinessLeadershipPodcast #SuccessStory
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#5 – Leading with Vision: Johann Strobl from Raiffeisen Bank International on the Future of Banking
🎙️ Welcome to the 5th episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success!Join us as we talk with Johann Strobl, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International, about his career journey, RBI’s strategy in Central and Eastern Europe, the future of European banking, navigating regulation, the rise of fintechs, and leadership in changing times.Key Topics Covered:✅ RBI’s strategy in CEE markets✅ The impact of regulation in Europe✅ Adapting to fintech disruption✅ Leadership lessons for modern banking✅ Attracting and retaining young talentTimestamped Highlights:⏳ 01:34 – 04:54 | Professional milestones⏳ 05:02 – 11:01 | Focus on home markets⏳ 11:33 – 16:14 | Market development & Europe’s prospects⏳ 16:27 – 17:56 | Russia: Challenges & the future⏳ 18:10 – 22:45 | Increasing regulation in banking⏳ 22:48 – 25:42 | The rise of neobanks & fintechs⏳ 25:53 – 29:24 | Leadership style & evolution⏳ 29:25 – 31:12 | Staying informed as a CEO⏳ 32:38 – 34:25 | Attracting young talent⏳ 38:13 – 39:55 | Leadership in challenging times📌 Watch the full episode & explore more insights here:🔗 Podcast Overview Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html🔗 Full Episode Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-on-success-episode5-johann-strobl-vision-for-the-future-of-banking.html📲 Follow us on Social Media forMore Updates:🔹 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international#BankingOnSuccess #BusinessLeadershipPodcast #SuccessStory
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#4 - From Transformation to Growth: Blaž Brodnjak’s Vision for NLB Group
🎙️ Welcome to the fourth episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success! Discover leadership insights from top banking executives.Join us as we talk with Blaž Brodnjak, CEO of NLB d.d. and president of the management board of the NLB group, about his career journey, NLB’s transformation from state-owned bank to regional leader, the power of digital innovation, and the importance of resilience and local roots in Southeast European banking.Timestamped Highlights:⏳ 01:55 – 08:03 | From Stockbroker to CEO: A Journey of Serendipity⏳ 08:06 – 11:16 | Revolutionizing Corporate Banking in Slovenia⏳ 11:17 – 26:44 | Leadership Lessons from the Trenches⏳ 30:01 – 37:04 | NLB's Ambitious 2030 Strategy: The Road Ahead⏳ 37:57 – 43:39 | Embracing Digital Transformation in Banking⏳ 43:50 – 50:05 | Balancing ESG Responsibilities in BankingCall to Action:📌 Watch the full episode & explore more insights here:🔗 Podcast Overview Page: www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html🔗 Full Episode Page:Not yet available📲 Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates: https://at.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international #BankingOnSuccess #BusinessLeadershipPodcast #SuccessStory
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#3 – From CFO to CEO of Österreichische Post AG: Walter Oblin's Journey of Transformation
Welcome to the third episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success!🎙️ Join us as we talk with Walter Oblin, CEO of Österreichische Post, about his transition from CFO to CEO, how he drives transformation in a legacy organization, and what it means to lead with sustainability, innovation, and international growth in mind.Jump directly to the different parts:⏳ 00:58 – 03:00 | Transition from CFO to CEO⏳ 03:02 – 10:29 | Global strategy & market expansion⏳ 12:59 – 18:14 | Innovation in logistics & operations⏳ 20:52 – 25:09 | Sustainability & green delivery⏳ 25:21 – 28:03 | Launching Bank99 & business diversification📌 Watch the full episode & explore more insights here:🔗 Podcast Overview Page:www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html🔗 Full Episode Page:https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-on-success-walter-oblin-visionary-leadership.html📲 Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates: https://at.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international #BankingOnSuccess #BusinessLeadershipPodcast #SuccessStory #WalterOblin
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#2 - From Lufthansa to Austrian Airlines: Annette Mann's Leadership Journey
Welcome to the second episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success! 🎙️ Join us as we talk with Annette Mann, CEO of Austrian Airlines, about her career journey, strategic insights, and the future of aviation. Discover her thoughts on leadership, sustainability, and the challenges of balancing innovation with operational excellence.Jump directly to the different parts:⏳ 01:10 – 08:30 | Career journey⏳ 09:00 – 15:45 | Leadership & new perspectives⏳ 16:00 – 22:30 | Innovation & product development ⏳ 23:00 – 30:15 | Sustainability in aviation ⏳ 31:00 – 37:45 | Diversity & company culture📌 Watch the full episode & explore more insights here: 🔗 Podcast Overview Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html 🔗 Full Episode Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/navigating-skies-annette-mann-journey-to-success-with-austrian-airlines.html📲 Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates: https://at.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international#BankingOnSuccess #BusinessLeadershipPodcast #SuccessStory #AustrianAirlines #Lufthansa
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