Solemn festival: 125 years RLB Upper Austria and new chapter under Schwendtbauer!

Solemn festival: 125 years RLB Upper Austria and new chapter under Schwendtbauer!

The traditional customer reception of the Raiffeisenlandesbank Upper Austria (RLB Upper Austria) took place on June 24, 2025 in the Equestrian platform of the Wiener Albertina. Reinhard Schwendtbauer, who recently acted as the new general director of the RLB Upper Austria, was the host of the event. In high summer temperatures, around 1,400 guests gathered to celebrate the event and two important anniversaries.

The first anniversary marked 125 years RLB Upper Austria, which was founded on June 20, 1900 as the "Upper Austria. The bank also celebrated 25 years of presence in Vienna. In his opening speech, Schwendtbauer emphasized the importance of personal exchange and networking in a relaxed atmosphere. He had succeeded Heinrich Schaller and will officially take over the position in the course of 2025.

high -ranking guests and their background

The top -class guests were numerous government members, including Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Klaudia Tanner and Claudia Plakolm. Upper Austria's governor Thomas Stelzer and the State Council of Economics Markus Achleitner were also represented. The diversity of the guests reflected the importance of the event and offered a platform for stimulating conversations between business and politics.

• Günther Ofner (Vienna Airport)
• Leonhard Schitter (Energie AG)
• Patrizia Neumann (Siemens)
• Georg Knill (IV)
• Christoph Neumayer (IV)
• Andreas Matthä (ÖBB)
• Peter Spuhler (Stadler Rail)
• Paul Leitenmüller (Opinion Leaders Network)
• Monica Rintersbacher (Leitbetriebe Austria)
• Michael Strugl (network)
• Rudolf Krickl (PWC)
• Herbert Eibensteiner (Voestalpine)
• Elisabeth Köstinger
• Maria Großbauer
• Josef Pröll (ÖFB)
• Johann Strobl (RBI)
• Eva Schindlauer (ORF)
• Roland Weißmann (ORF)
• rainer soul (adnoc)
• Michael Fischer
• rainer Nowak (press)

Reinhard Schwendtbauer: A new way for the RLB OÖ

Reinhard Schwendtbauer was unanimously appointed as the new general director and chairman of the RLB Upper Austria on September 30, 2024. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board Volkmar Angermeier emphasized Schwendtbauer's extensive competence and his deep understanding of the bank's business model. Schwendtbauer, who has been a member of the board since April 2012 and held the role of Chief Financial Officer, previously worked as a managing partner in M&A and reorganization advice.

His areas of responsibility included, among other things, the group accounting, controlling and participation management. Known for his expertise in the field of participation management, he has managed significant transactions that have increased the value of the participation portfolio of the RLB Upper Austria. In addition, he has significantly designed the new development of the bank's financial architecture.

A look at the history of the Raiffeisen organization

The Raiffeisen organization has developed from modest beginnings to a sought -after partner in large trading places worldwide. Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen, who was mayor in 1818 in a community affected by need and famines, founded a loan fund club in Anhausen, Germany in 1862. This principle, which is based on "help for self -help", laid the foundation for the global organization of the Raiffeisen cooperatives.

Thanks to Raiffeisen's commitment, many regions could be freed from poverty and rural exodus. The first “Raiffeisenkasse” in Lustenau was created in the 1880s. These principles continue to live and shape the philosophy of the RLB Upper Austria, which acts as a reliable partner for their customers.

Leadersnet was present at the RLB Upper Austria customer reception and documented the network event, which was not only the celebration, but also to strengthen existing relationships. This is seen as an indispensable part of the bank presentation in the region.
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