Nicole Stroj
About Nicole Stroj
Nicole Stroj serves as the Head of Innovation Management at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a position she has held since 2024. With a background in law and extensive experience in innovation and strategy, she focuses on positioning the bank as a leader in future banking solutions.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Nicole Stroj serves as the Head of Innovation Management at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the bank's strategic initiatives in innovation. Her role focuses on integrating innovative practices to enhance the bank's services and operations, aiming to position Raiffeisen Bank as a leader in the banking sector.
Previous Experience in Innovation Management
Prior to her current role, Nicole Stroj was the Head of Organisational Innovation at Raiffeisen Bank International AG from 2020 to 2024. In this capacity, she led various projects aimed at improving organizational processes through innovative solutions. Additionally, she previously held the position of Head of Innovation Management at Raiffeisen Bank from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on driving innovation strategies.
Educational Background
Nicole Stroj completed her Executive Education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, earning a Corporate Innovation Certificate through the Stanford LEAD program from 2018 to 2019. She also holds a Master's degree in Law from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in innovation and management.
Professional Experience Prior to Raiffeisen Bank
Before joining Raiffeisen Bank, Nicole Stroj worked at iMobility GmbH as Geschäftsführerin from 2015 to 2016. She also gained experience at ÖBB, where she was involved in digital initiatives for four months in 2017 and worked in Strategy and Corporate Development from 2011 to 2015. These roles contributed to her expertise in strategic innovation and corporate development.
Skills and Methodologies
In her professional practice, Nicole Stroj employs methodologies such as Lean Startup, Design Thinking, and Growth Hacking. These approaches enable her to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability within the organizations she has worked for, aligning with her goal to position Raiffeisen Bank as the bank of the future.