Heidrun Kopp
About Heidrun Kopp
Heidrun Kopp is a seasoned professional in sustainable finance, currently serving as the Head of Program for Sustainable Finance Management at FHWien der WKW. With extensive experience in relationship management and a strong academic background, she has contributed to various institutions including Raiffeisen Bank International AG and the Institut für nachhaltiges Finanzwesen.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Heidrun Kopp has held the position of Relationship Manager at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2012. She previously worked in the same role at the bank from 2004 to 2009, accumulating a total of over 12 years of experience in this capacity. Her responsibilities have included managing client relationships and providing financial solutions tailored to client needs.
Current Role at FHWien der WKW
Since 2021, Kopp has served as the Head of Program for Sustainable Finance Management at FHWien der WKW, a University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication located in Wien, Österreich. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of educational programs focused on sustainable finance, reflecting her commitment to integrating sustainability into financial practices.
Founding and Editorial Roles at Institut für nachhaltiges Finanzwesen
Kopp is the founder of the Institut für nachhaltiges Finanzwesen, established in 2014, where she has been actively involved for 10 years. Additionally, since 2017, she has served as the editor for 'Nachhaltige Finanzwirtschaft - Rating statt Raten!', contributing to discussions and publications on sustainable finance.
Education and Expertise
Kopp has an extensive educational background. She studied at Universität Wien, where she earned her Mag. Dr. in Geisteswissenschaften from 1985 to 1994, and later achieved a Doktorat in 2011. She also completed an Executive Training on CSR at Harvard Business School in 2009. Furthermore, she holds an MBA from Webster University, obtained between 1997 and 1999, and a Master of Arts from the IDM Institut für den Donauraum und Mitteleuropa, completed from 2006 to 2008.
Previous Experience at Erste Bank
Before her tenure at Raiffeisen Bank International, Kopp worked at Erste Bank as a Relationship Manager and Country Manager from 1995 to 2004. This role provided her with significant experience in managing client relationships and understanding the banking sector in Austria.