Dr. Sonja Rauner, aged 49, appointed as the new Chief Information Officer and Operating Officer at Helaba, transitioning from a mathematics role to leading the machine room.
On November 11, 2024, the Supervisory Board of Helaba announced the appointment of Dr. Sonja Rauner to assume the roles of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) from August 1, 2025. In this position, she will also serve as the General Representative and, with the approval of the European banking authority, join the board of directors.
Dr. Rauner's responsibilities at Helaba will encompass the areas of Information Technology, Operations, Organization, and the CIO/COO Office. She brings extensive expertise in IT-driven transformations in the banking sector, with a focus on projects involving SAP-supported Core Banking Systems and international Change Initiatives.
Prior to her move to Helaba, Dr. Rauner served as Head of Operations Continental Europe at HSBC, where she oversaw the operational business in 13 countries with over 2,000 employees.
Dr. Rauner's academic background includes a magna cum laude doctorate in Mathematics with a focus on partial differential equations, as well as a diploma in Mathematics and Informatics, both completed with distinction.
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The appointment of Dr. Sonja Rauner as the CIO and COO at Helaba signifies a significant development in the leadership of the financial institution, particularly in its business areas of Information Technology and Operations. In her new role, she will also be responsible for careers in these departments, bringing her extensive expertise in IT-driven transformations in the banking sector.
The publication of the appointment newsletter is expected to trigger discussions about the potential impact of Dr. Rauner's leadership on Helaba's strategic focus on finance and business operations. Her academic background in Mathematics and Informatics, coupled with her experience in operational management, positions her well to drive change initiatives within the organization.
