Bang in the financial world: Zadrazil leaves Unicredit Bank Austria!

Bang in the financial world: Zadrazil leaves Unicredit Bank Austria!

Wien, Österreich - Robert Zadrazil, who has been working in various management positions at Unicredit since 2001, will give up his role as a country manager for Austria in August 2025. This step comes after a total of 24 years of career in the Unicredit Group, in which he served as CEO of Unicredit Bank Austria from March 2016 to April 2024. In an official explanation, Zadrazil was grateful for working with his employees and confirmed his wish to break new ground.

The double leadership, which was introduced on May 1, 2024, was an important step for corporate management. It was expected that the constellation from Zadrazil as a country manager and Ivan Vlaho would guarantee a stable course as CEO. In view of Zadrazil's farewell, Vlaho will take over the management of the bank alone in the future, which could affect the strategic orientation of the bank again.

diverse career

Zadrazil started his career at Unicredit in 2001 and has held numerous responsible positions since then. His earlier tasks included the COO of Global Banking Services from 2006 to 2009 and the management of Schoellerbank from 2009 to 2012. His expertise in the financial industry also extends to responsibility for GBS activities in the Central and Eastern Europe region, which he held from 2007 to 2009. He was also a board member of the private banking division from 2011 to 2016.

Currently Zadrazil is also President of the Association of Austrian Banks and Bankers, which will further strengthen his position within the financial institutions in Austria.

leadership change in the financial sector

The departure of Zadrazil comes at a time when many financial institutions work on their leadership and corporate culture. In particular, it was emphasized that the digital transformation requires a paradigm shift in personnel development. Management development programs are becoming increasingly important in order to meet the requirements of a changing market.

Empowerment has now been identified as a central success factor, which is also recognized in the personnel development measures by financial service providers. In doing so, value is placed on a trust and leadership culture that relies on cooperation and not on control. This also means that personnel development offers are individually designed to ensure better integration and binding of talents.

In the context of changes in the industry, the transition from traditional leadership properties to a contemporary talent of empowerment is crucial. In particular, the combination of soft and hard skills will be essential for the new generation of managers in the financial world.