Michal Horak, Cfa
About Michal Horak, Cfa
Michal Horak, CFA, serves as the Industry Lead for Metals & Mining at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where he has worked since 2006. He specializes in corporate finance solutions for the natural resources sector and manages a team responsible for EUR 5 billion in assets.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Currently, Michal Horak serves as the Industry Lead for Metals & Mining at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. He has held this position since 2016, following a progression from Professional to Senior Relationship Manager since 2007. In his role, he manages a team of five relationship managers and two interns, overseeing a total of seven full-time equivalents. He is responsible for designing and executing the acquisition and business strategy for the Metals & Mining sector, which includes overseeing EUR 5 billion in assets under management.
Education and Expertise
Michal Horak has a strong academic background in finance and business. He studied at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, where he earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Corporate Finance and Insurance from 2000 to 2005. He also completed a Certificate in Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen at Harvard Business School Online in 2019. Additionally, he studied Corporate Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005. His educational experiences have equipped him with specialized knowledge in corporate finance solutions, particularly within the natural resources industry.
Background
Before his current role, Michal Horak worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as a Credit Officer from 2006 to 2007. He has been with the bank for a total of 17 years, contributing significantly to its operations in the Metals & Mining sector. His early education includes attending a bilingual high school, Gymnazium Biliková, from 1996 to 2000, where he completed his high school education.
Achievements
In his capacity as Industry Lead for Metals & Mining, Michal Horak represents Raiffeisen Bank International AG globally in the Metals & Mining industry. He engages with external partners and participates in public events, enhancing the bank's visibility and influence in this sector. His leadership in managing a substantial portfolio of assets and his strategic oversight in the acquisition and business strategy for Metals & Mining highlight his contributions to the bank's success.