Dr. Judith Klaiber
About Dr. Judith Klaiber
Dr. Judith Klaiber serves as the Corporate Ombudsperson at Raiffeisen Bank International AG and is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universität Wien. She has a background in theology and history, and she plays a significant role in promoting ethical practices and addressing sensitive workplace issues.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Dr. Judith Klaiber has served as the Corporate Ombudsperson at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2021. In this role, she plays a vital part in integrating the Corporate Ombuds Office within the bank's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Human Rights initiatives. She conceptualized and founded the first Corporate Ombuds Office at the bank, focusing on creating a safe space for employees to address sensitive issues. Dr. Klaiber is responsible for providing confidential and informal assistance to staff across the RBI Group's head office, subsidiaries, and network banks.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Judith Klaiber has an extensive educational background. She studied at the University of Tübingen, where she achieved a Diplom in Theologie/theologische Studien from 2007 to 2014. She also completed a Staatsexamen in Geschichtswissenschaft at the same university from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she studied at Uppsala University for 11 months in 2010, focusing on Geschichtswissenschaft. Dr. Klaiber earned her Doktor (Ph.D.) in Katholische Theologie from the University of Vienna from 2015 to 2018. Furthermore, she completed a two-year program in Systemische Beratung und Coaching at The Green Field from 2016 to 2018.
Background
Before her current role at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Dr. Judith Klaiber served as an Assistenzprofessorin at KU Linz - Katholische Privat-Universität Linz from 2019 to 2020. She has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universität Wien since 2019. Her academic and professional experiences have equipped her with a strong foundation in ethical decision-making and systemic issues within organizational contexts.
Achievements
Dr. Judith Klaiber has developed the 'Ethics_Lab' initiative at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, aimed at enhancing analytical skills and moral-ethical decision-making across various divisions. Her work focuses on addressing systemic-structural conditions, providing an impartial and independent point of contact for sensitive issues such as bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination. These initiatives reflect her commitment to fostering a supportive and ethical workplace environment.