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Wilbert Verheijen: On culture clashes, coaching, and strategy
Welcome to the latest episode of the business leadership podcast Banking on Success — featuring Wilbert Verheijen, managing director of Canon Central & East Region. The interview covers leadership through coaching, the reality of digitalization, and bridging cultural differences.
TOPICS:
⏳00:00 – Opening & introduction
⏳02:23 – Wilbert’s path to leadership and coaching
⏳05:23 – About different markets and fast-changing regions
⏳09:44 – What makes CEE so special as a region
⏳12:18 – Digitalization as a leader’s hot topic
⏳14:09 – Local opportunities & Vienna as a gateway to CEE
⏳17:21 – Current leadership challenges & the future with AI
⏳22:19 – Coaching as a management tool
⏳26:21 – Recharging & outlook
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🔗 Full episode article: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/wilbert-verheijen-on-leadership-across-borders.html (https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/wilbert-verheijen-on-leadership-across-borders.html)
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28 Sept 2026
Business Leadership Podcast Trailer I Banking on Success
"Banking on Success" is a monthly podcast featuring experts and business leaders from CEE and beyond. Host Elitza Kavrakova from Raiffeisen Bank International dives into compelling corporate stories, uncovering secrets to success and strategies for navigating market challenges.
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21 Jul 2026
Florian Gschwandtner: On entrepreneurship, growth, and success
Welcome to the latest episode of the business leadership podcast Banking on Success — featuring Florian Gschwandtner, serial entrepreneur, business angel and co-founder of Runtastic. The interview covers entrepreneurship, the necessary mindset for success, and trends in the future generation.
TOPICS:
⏳00:00 – Opening & introduction
⏳01:48 – Entrepreneurship: Innate drive or learned path?
⏳05:28 – Defining success
⏳06:57 – The mindset of a successful entrepreneur
⏳09:24 – Discipline is the key to success
⏳16:35 – The future of fitness
⏳19:12 – The experiences that shaped his journey
⏳26:07 – Advice for people in corporate
⏳29:05 – Why leaders need a support system
⏳34:47 – Is networking overhyped?
⏳38:48 – Gender ratio in startups
⏳44:14 – What he’d be proud of
⏳45:52 – Ending
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🔗 Full episode article: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/florian-gschwandtner-entrepreneurial-spirit.html (https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/florian-gschwandtner-entrepreneurial-spirit.html)
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29 Jun 2026
Rainer Schnabl: Shaping Raiffeisen with respect, endurance & adaptiveness
Welcome to the latest episode of the business leadership podcast Banking on Success — featuring Rainer Schnabl, Corporate and Investment Banking Board Member for Products and Solutions at Raiffeisen Bank International. The interview covers adaptive leadership, Western Balkans opportunities, and technology-driven banking.
TOPICS:
⏳00:00 - Opening & introduction
⏳01:25 – Journey through banking
⏳03:45 – Leadership style & needed skills
⏳08:05 – Adapting leadership in diverse markets
⏳12:24 – Challenging perceptions of SE/CEE
⏳16:22 – Regional momentum & RBI’s role
⏳18:32 – On switching from subsidiary to head office
⏳22:41 – Staying connected across markets
⏳25:10 – What are the biggest business risks nowadays?
⏳28:00 – Opportunities in banking technology
⏳34:07 – How to take decisions
⏳36:06 – Dealing with setbacks & reenergizing
⏳37:54 – The significance of sports
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8 May 2026
The Biggest Threats to the Insurance Industry
Welcome to the latest episode of the business leadership podcast Banking on Success — featuring Kurt Svoboda, CFO and CRO at UNIQA Insurance Group. The interview covers Svoboda’s career development, insights from the insurance industry, and digitization across CEE.
TOPICS:
⏳00:00 - Opening & introduction
⏳01:31 – Why insurance?
⏳03:54 – People to look up to
⏳06:51 – What football & business have in common
⏳13:11 – Developments in the insurance industry
⏳18:33 – CEE’s transformation
⏳21:14 – Digitization & AI
⏳30:43 – Sustainable insurance
⏳36:07 – Predicting the biggest risk factor
⏳39:03 – Advice for the next generations
📌 Browse all Banking on Success conversations here: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html (https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html)
🔗 Full episode article: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-on-success-with-kurt-svobodas-playbook.html (https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-on-success-with-kurt-svobodas-playbook.html)
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31 Mar 2026
Google Cloud's Marianne Janik on Her Journey With Technology
Welcome to the latest episode of the business leadership podcast Banking on Success — featuring Marianne Janik, Vice President EMEA North at Google Cloud. The interview covers Janik’s early fascination with technology, her approach to leadership, and AI adoption across Europe.
TOPICS:
⏳00:00 - Opening & introduction
⏳02:00 – Early childhood, studying law, and working for Big Tech
⏳03:43 – Microsoft vs Google
⏳05:32 – The benefit of a law degree
⏳06:51 – Leadership, pressure & communication
⏳15:32 – Google’s position in the cloud market
⏳21:22 – Who’s in the lead of AI adoption?
⏳25:55 – When does AI become disruptive?
⏳28:03 – Which jobs will survive AI?
⏳32:12 – Sources of inspiration
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23 Feb 2026
Macar Stoianov on Banking, Innovation & Moldova’s Future
🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success, featuring Macar Stoianov, CFO of MAIB, Moldova’s largest commercial bank. The interview covers Stoianov’s leadership during Moldova’s turbulent times, the bank’s digital transformation, and the country’s promising economic outlook amid EU integration.
Highlights:
⏳00:00 - Opening & introduction
⏳02:35 - Why banking, leadership & values
⏳14:22 - Moldova’s economy, EU path & strategy
⏳29:20 - Future of banking: digital & AI
⏳37:50 - ESG & sustainability
⏳42:01 - Confidence in Moldova & Europe
⏳54:09 - Personal motivation & closing
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12 Jan 2026
#9 - Samir Mane’s eye for opportunities
Samir Mane, founder and president of BALFIN Group, shares his entrepreneurial journey from reselling electronics to building a billion-euro investment group, offering insights into his success philosophy in this interview.
4 Dec 2025
#8 - Henry Murray on disrupting the hydration market with waterdrop®
Henry Murray, co-founder of waterdrop®, discusses the company's innovative journey in creating sustainable hydration solutions and disrupting the beverage market in this interview.
4 Nov 2025
#7 - Investing in your dream: Anna Gasser’s inspiring sporting career
Olympic gold medalist Anna Gasser discusses her snowboarding career, the mindset needed for success, and supporting young female athletes in an interview about sports and sponsorships.
Host [Host Name] interviews Marianne Heiß, former BBDO CEO/CFO and multi-board director, about culture-led innovation and resilient leadership for European competitiveness.
29 Jul 2025
#5 – Leading with Vision: Johann Strobl from Raiffeisen Bank International on the Future of Banking
Johann Strobl, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International, discusses RBI’s strategy, European banking's future, fintech disruption, and leadership in changing times, offering insights into navigating the evolving financial landscape in this interview.
26 Jun 2025
#4 - From Transformation to Growth: Blaž Brodnjak’s Vision for NLB Group
Blaž Brodnjak, CEO of NLB Group, discusses NLB's transformation into a regional leader, digital innovation, and the significance of local roots in Southeast European banking in an interview.
28 May 2025
#3 – From CFO to CEO of Österreichische Post AG: Walter Oblin's Journey of Transformation
Walter Oblin, CEO of Österreichische Post AG, discusses his career transition from CFO to CEO and how he leads a legacy organization through innovation, sustainability, and international growth in this interview.
22 Apr 2025
#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
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24 Mar 2025
#1 - From Banking to a Private Equity Fund: Franz Hörhager's Journey (Accession Capital Partners)
🎙️ Welcome to the first episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success!
Join us as we talk with Franz Hörhager, founder of Accession Capital Partners, about his career shift from banking to private equity and his vision for investment in Central Eastern Europe (CEE). Starting out in the banking world in the 1980s, he quickly became a key figure in CEE finance, navigating complex economic transitions. Why did he leave a senior banking role to build a leading private equity and debt fund? And what lessons did he learn from decades of shaping the financial landscape in the region? In this episode, he shares exclusive insights into the future of investment, the challenges of CEE economies, and why hard work is still the key to success.
🔹 Key topics covered:
✅ How Central Eastern Europe became an economic success story
✅ Insights on financial risk management and private equity investments
✅ The role of ESG initiatives in the region
✅ Career advice from a financial leader on entrepreneurial success
📌 Jump to the key moments in the episode:
⏳ 01:17 – 09:56 | Franz Hörhager: From Banking to Private Equity – A Journey of Transformation
⏳ 10:36 – 19:55 | Central Eastern Europe: A Remarkable Success Story
⏳ 34:09 – 39:22 | Driving Sustainability: ESG-Initiatives in Central Eastern Europe
⏳ 39:24 – 42:40 | Career Advice: Hard Work & Finding Your Passion
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🔗 Full Episode Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-private-equity-franz-horhager-journey.html (https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-private-equity-franz-horhager-journey.html)
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