Christian Raab
About Christian Raab
Christian Raab serves as the Director BFSI Germany & Austria at ThoughtWorks, bringing over 20 years of experience in technology and financial services. He has held various leadership roles in sales and strategy across multiple companies, focusing on digital transformation and efficient project outcomes.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Christian Raab serves as the Director BFSI Germany & Austria at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on delivering innovative solutions and strategies within the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. His expertise in digital transformation and corporate strategy positions him as a key player in driving project outcomes that meet the evolving needs of the industry.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Christian Raab has over 20 years of experience in the technology, banking, payments, financial services, e-commerce, and retail sectors. He has held various positions, including Area Sales Director/Senior Market Manager at equensWorldline from 2013 to 2015, and Director of Sales DACH at Soroco in 2020. His role as Senior Strategy Consultant at QENTA Payment CEE lasted for one month in 2021, and he also worked as Regional Sales Director at Infosim® from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Academic Background
Christian Raab studied at Goethe University Frankfurt, where he achieved a Diplom in subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, financial science, regulatory policy, and monetary policy from 2000 to 2004. He also obtained a Higher National Diploma in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from the same institution, studying from 2004 to 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in financial services.
Expertise in Digital Transformation
Christian Raab is recognized for his role as a trusted advisor in digital transformation within the financial industry. He has successfully introduced solutions in electronic payments and automated network management systems across various vertical markets. His focus on combining different solutions and methodologies has led to efficient and effective project outcomes in his previous roles.
Achievements in Sales and Strategy
Throughout his career, Christian Raab has been acknowledged for implementing smart decision-making platforms and process mining and automation solutions. His strategic approach has contributed to business development and corporate strategy initiatives, particularly in the DACH region. His experience in sales management and strategy consulting has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the organizations he has worked with.