Guenther Kraehan
About Guenther Kraehan
Guenther Kraehan serves as the Head of IT Delivery Risk at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in Vienna, Austria, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in finance and IT, having previously worked in various leadership roles at Erste Group and Erste Bank und Sparkasse.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Guenther Kraehan has served as the Head of IT Delivery Risk at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the management of IT delivery risks within the organization. His tenure at Raiffeisen Bank spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to the bank's risk management strategies and IT governance frameworks in Vienna, Austria.
Previous Experience at Erste Group
Before joining Raiffeisen Bank, Kraehan held multiple positions at Erste Group. He was the Head of Finance and ERP Competence Center IT from 2012 to 2016, where he managed financial IT systems and enterprise resource planning initiatives. Prior to that, he served as the Head of Department for Organizational Steering and Bank Control from 2009 to 2012, focusing on organizational effectiveness and performance management.
Early Career at Erste Bank und Sparkasse
Kraehan worked at Erste Bank und Sparkasse as the Head of Department for Organizational Risk and Performance from 2007 to 2009. In this role, he was responsible for assessing and managing organizational risks and performance metrics. His early career also included a position at S IT Solutions, where he served as the Head of Department for Intranet and Internet from 1999 to 2002.
Education at Vienna University of Economics and Business
Guenther Kraehan studied at the Vienna University of Economics and Business from 1986 to 1995. His education spanned nine years, during which he gained knowledge and skills relevant to his future roles in finance, IT, and risk management.