Simone Sturzeis
About Simone Sturzeis
Simone Sturzeis is a Group Strategy and Innovation Working Student at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where she has contributed to defining corporate strategy and assessing strategic opportunities since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien), and has studied at Utrecht University and Copenhagen Business School.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Simone Sturzeis has been employed at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as a Group Strategy and Innovation Working Student since 2019. In this role, she contributes to defining and preserving the corporate strategy for the bank. She engages in identifying and assessing strategic opportunities that are relevant to the organization. Additionally, she monitors macroeconomic and regulatory developments, ensuring that the bank's strategies align with current market conditions. Sturzeis also drives disruptive innovation topics within the bank, focusing on enhancing the organization's strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Simone Sturzeis has a strong educational background in economics and business. She studied at WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Personalmanagement and International Business from 2015 to 2019. She further pursued a Master of Science in Management at the same institution from 2019 to 2021. Sturzeis also studied at Utrecht University, completing an exchange semester in Economics and Business from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she attended Copenhagen Business School, focusing on ESG data, accounting, and reporting from 2020 to 2021.
Internship Experience
Before her current position, Simone Sturzeis gained practical experience through various internships. She worked as a Human Resource Intern at BMW from 2018 to 2019 for six months in Steyr, Upper Austria. In 2019, she completed a one-month internship at AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA in Barcelona, Spain. These roles provided her with insights into human resources and international business practices, which complement her academic studies.
Background
Simone Sturzeis has a diverse academic and professional background that spans multiple countries and disciplines. Her educational journey includes significant time spent studying in Austria, the Netherlands, and Denmark. This international exposure has equipped her with a broad understanding of global business dynamics and strategic management. Sturzeis's experiences in various internships have further enhanced her skills and knowledge in the fields of economics, business strategy, and human resources.