Banking on Success

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Leadership stories across industries: Elitza, senior banker & leader at RBI, shares on a monthly basis the most compelling business & leadership stories in CEE & Beyond, giving you the valuable insights needed to grow in the face of changing markets and industries.

  1. Rainer Schnabl: Shaping Raiffeisen with respect, endurance & adaptiveness

    1d ago

    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   📌 Browse all Banking on Success conversations here: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html 📲 Follow us on social media for more updates: 🔹LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international 🔹Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/bankingonsuccess⁠ #BankingOnSuccess⁠ ⁠#BusinessLeadershipPodcast⁠ ⁠#SuccessStory

    41 min
  2. The Biggest Threats to the Insurance Industry

    May 8

    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 🔗 Full episode article: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-on-success-with-kurt-svobodas-playbook.html 📲 Follow us on social media for more updates: 🔹 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international 🔹 Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/bankingonsuccess⁠⁠ ⁠#BankingOnSuccess⁠ ⁠#BusinessLeadershipPodcast⁠ ⁠#SuccessStory

    42 min
  3. Google Cloud's Marianne Janik on Her Journey With Technology

    Mar 31

    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   📌 Browse all Banking on Success conversations here: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/business-leadership-podcast.html 🔗 Full episode article: not yet available. 📲 Follow us on social media for more updates: 🔹 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international 🔹 Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/bankingonsuccess⁠ ⁠ #BankingOnSuccess⁠ ⁠#BusinessLeadershipPodcast⁠ ⁠#SuccessStory

    34 min
  4. Macar Stoianov on Banking, Innovation & Moldova’s Future

    Feb 23

    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 📌 Watch the full episode and explore more insights - then browse all Banking on Success conversations here: 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

    57 min
  5. #9 - Samir Mane’s eye for opportunities

    Jan 12

    #9 - Samir Mane’s eye for opportunities

    🎙️ Welcome to episode number 9 of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success, featuring Samir Mane, founder and president of BALFIN Group. The conversation outlines the entrepreneurial achievements of Samir Mane, who began by reselling Western consumer electronics from Vienna to post-communist Albania and ultimately developed a billion-euro investment group named BALFIN Group. He discusses his insights and success philosophy. Highlights: ⏳ 05:37– 07:14 | The reality of life under a dictatorship ⏳ ⁠10:37 ⁠ – ⁠13:20 ⁠ | Defying expectations by going for it ⏳ ⁠22:40  - 24:20 | Building a future proof business ⏳ ⁠24:21  - 25:46 ⁠| Owning a bank ⏳ ⁠25:50  - 29:30 ⁠| Being part of the green transition ⏳ ⁠30:36  - 32:48 ⁠| Expanding to the US and beyond 📌 Watch the full episode and explore more insights—then browse all Banking on Success conversations here: 🔗 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

    37 min
  6. #8 - Henry Murray on disrupting the hydration market with waterdrop®

    12/04/2025

    #8 - Henry Murray on disrupting the hydration market with waterdrop®

    🎙️ Welcome to episode number 8 of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success, featuring Henry Murray, co-founder of waterdrop® . Their conversation traces waterdrop®’s journey from its inception as a simple concept to its rise as a groundbreaking and profitable brand for more sustainable and sugar-free hydration solutions. The discussion also explores how innovation, community engagement, and smart financing have helped the company navigate and scale within the fiercely competitive $600 billion beverage market. Highlights: ⏳ 01:14 – 03:32 | What is waterdrop®? ⏳ 10:26 – 11:41 | Creating a new “microdrinks” product category ⏳ 15:25 - 16:57 | Building a community driven brand as the basis for success ⏳ 19:55 - 22:37 | Going omnichannel and adapting to retail ⏳ 26:10 - 30:25 | Background of Henry Murray 📌 Watch the full episode and explore more insights—then browse all Banking on Success conversations here: 🔗 Podcast Overview Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/ra...🔗 Full Episode Page: https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen/blog/success-stories/banking-on-success-episode-8-henry-murray-on-disrupting-the-hydration-market-with-waterdrop.html 📲 Follow us on Social Media for More Updates: 🔹 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/raiffeisen-bank-international 🔹 Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/bankingonsuccess⁠ #BankingOnSuccess #BusinessLeadershipPodcast #SuccessStory

    48 min
  7. #7 - Investing in your dream: Anna Gasser’s inspiring sporting career

    11/04/2025

    #7 - Investing in your dream: Anna Gasser’s inspiring sporting career

    🎙️ Welcome to the seventh episode of the Business Leadership Podcast – Banking on Success, featuring superstar snowboarder Anna Gasser. Join us as we talk with Anna Gasser—a two-time Olympic gold medalist in big air, multiple X Games gold medalist, two-time world big air champion, three-time Austrian athlete of the year—about her late start in snowboarding, the right mindset for success, support for young female talents and upcoming sporting challenges. Highlights: ⏳ 03:04 – 09:34 | The beginnings ⏳ 09:41 – 14:10 | Believing in yourself ⏳ 14:10-16:30 | Backing each other to succeed ⏳ 16:30-21:04 | Snowboarding in a competitive setup ⏳ 16:30-21:04 | Giving back to the community ⏳ 21:08-24:39 | Business & Sponsorships for pro snowboarders ⏳ 24:39 - 25:50 | Future plans 📌 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

    33 min
  8. #6 - Culture, Innovation & Resilient Leadership: Marianne Heiß’s Playbook

    09/10/2025

    #6 - Culture, Innovation & Resilient Leadership: Marianne Heiß’s Playbook

    🎙️ 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

    28 min
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Leadership stories across industries: Elitza, senior banker & leader at RBI, shares on a monthly basis the most compelling business & leadership stories in CEE & Beyond, giving you the valuable insights needed to grow in the face of changing markets and industries.

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  • Creator
    Raiffeisen Bank International AG
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Raiffeisen Bank International AG
  • Show Website
    Banking on Success

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