Werner Georg M.
About Werner Georg M.
Werner Georg M. serves as the Head of Group Core IT and Head of Group Data at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where he focuses on modernization and innovation in banking IT. With over seven years of international experience in various executive roles, he has a strong background in digital transformation and business consultancy.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Werner Georg M. has been serving as the Head of Group Core IT and Head of Group Data at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2019. In this role, he focuses on progressive modernization and innovation within banking IT. His responsibilities include overseeing core IT operations and data management strategies to enhance the bank's technological capabilities. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, including Head of different OPS/IT Units from 2009 to 2013 and Senior Advisor to the Group COO from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Werner Georg M. holds a Master of Business Administration from Danube University Krems, where he studied Entrepreneurship CEE as part of a co-op program. He also earned a Master’s degree in European Business and Company Management from the University of Applied Sciences BFI in Vienna. Additionally, he completed vocational training in Computing and Organisation at the Vocational Education and Training College (HTL) in St. Pölten. His educational background supports his extensive experience in various senior management roles across the banking sector.
Background
Werner Georg M. has over seven years of cross-functional and international experience in the banking industry. His career includes significant roles such as CIO, COO, CRO, and CFO, which have equipped him with a diverse skill set in management and technology. Before joining Raiffeisen Bank International AG, he worked at Wave Solutions Information Technology GmbH as Head of Business Consultancy from 2001 to 2009. He also served as Member of the Management Board COO and Transformation Manager at Raiffeisen Polbank from 2017 to 2019.
Achievements in Digitalization
In his professional career, Werner Georg M. has led a large-scale digitalization program that utilized full agile methodologies across multiple international banks. This initiative aimed to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery within the banking sector. His leadership in this area reflects his commitment to innovation and modernization in banking IT.