01.12.2021
Erste Bank: Sabine Hönigsberger to become new head of corporate banking business
As of 1 January 2022, Sabine Hönigsberger (51), previously head of a customer service team in Erste Group's Large Corporates Division, will assume the function of divisional head of Erste Bank's corporate banking business.
"I look forward to my new role with great respect and pleasure. I am pleased to be able to lead such a well-positioned corporate business with a strong team. The most important task now is to consolidate Erste Bank's strong competitive position and implement a growth offensive built on sustainability and industry know-how. We continue to invest in the future and work hard to offer our entrepreneurs even better, strategic service and advice", says Sabine Hönigsberger.
Sabine Hönigsberger joined Erste Group in 2011, initially managing key strategic accounts and later leading one of the industry-specific teams in the large corporates division. She has more than 20 years of experience in banking and holds a master's degree in law and business administration.
"I am delighted to have Sabine on board. I am sure that with her extensive experience in Austrian corporate banking, her deep understanding of industry specifics and her energy, we will be able to sustainably grow our business and provide even better support to our clients," said Willi Cernko, Chief Corporate Officer of Erste Bank Oesterreich.
Sabine Hönigsberger and her team will strategically focus on new customer needs, especially in the area of sustainability and digitalization, and strengthen the focus on industries. Erste Bank's corporate clients have all the advantages of regional banking with highly qualified advisors and can also take advantage of Erste Group's comprehensive range of services with its CEE network and CEE experience.
"I look forward to my new role with great respect and pleasure. I am pleased to be able to lead such a well-positioned corporate business with a strong team. The most important task now is to consolidate Erste Bank's strong competitive position and implement a growth offensive built on sustainability and industry know-how. We continue to invest in the future and work hard to offer our entrepreneurs even better, strategic service and advice", says Sabine Hönigsberger.
Sabine Hönigsberger joined Erste Group in 2011, initially managing key strategic accounts and later leading one of the industry-specific teams in the large corporates division. She has more than 20 years of experience in banking and holds a master's degree in law and business administration.
"I am delighted to have Sabine on board. I am sure that with her extensive experience in Austrian corporate banking, her deep understanding of industry specifics and her energy, we will be able to sustainably grow our business and provide even better support to our clients," said Willi Cernko, Chief Corporate Officer of Erste Bank Oesterreich.
Sabine Hönigsberger and her team will strategically focus on new customer needs, especially in the area of sustainability and digitalization, and strengthen the focus on industries. Erste Bank's corporate clients have all the advantages of regional banking with highly qualified advisors and can also take advantage of Erste Group's comprehensive range of services with its CEE network and CEE experience.