Dorothea Sztopko
About Dorothea Sztopko
Dorothea Sztopko is a seasoned professional currently leading the International Branch Channel and driving digital transformation at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. With over ten years of international management experience and fluency in seven languages, she has a strong background in finance, strategy execution, and change management.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Dorothea Sztopko has been with Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2020. She holds the position of Leading the International Branch Channel and is responsible for driving the 'Branches Going Digital' transformation initiative. This role involves overseeing the strategic direction and implementation of digital solutions within the bank's international branch network.
Current Role at ING
In addition to her role at Raiffeisen Bank International, Dorothea Sztopko has been working at ING since 2019. She serves as Operations and Transformation Lead for the ING and AXA Bancassurance Partnership. This position is based in the Paris Area, France, and focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving transformation initiatives within the partnership.
Education and Expertise
Dorothea Sztopko has a robust educational background. She studied at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on Investment Banking and Insurance from 1999 to 2005. She also completed an Executive MBA in Digital Transformation at HTW Zürich from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she has qualifications from the Controller Institute as a Certified IFRS Accountant and has studied Russian local GAP at the University of Moscow.
International Management Experience
Dorothea Sztopko possesses over ten years of international management experience, including five years in CFO roles. Her career has taken her to various countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Denmark, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of different markets and business environments.
Language Proficiency and Skills
Dorothea Sztopko is fluent in seven languages: German, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, English, French, and Spanish. Her language skills complement her expertise in strategy definition and execution, process excellence, Lean Six Sigma, finance management, IT project management, international program management, change management, due diligence, and post-merger integration.