Giovanna Stanciu is an energetic senior leader with over 30 years of international banking experience. Originally from Romania, she has been based in Vienna, Austria, since 2009. She holds an MBA in Financial Management from City University in the United States and has developed a strong track record of success in HR strategy, change management, strategic development, finance and banking operations.

Since joining Erste Group Bank AG in 2009, Giovanna has held a variety of leadership positions, including Head of Group Operations (Retail and Corporate), Head of Group Property Management and Services, and roles within the Group Strategy department. She also played a pivotal role in the integration process following Erste’s acquisition of Banca Comercială Română, working as a Business Integration Lead for Banking Operations and IT. After leading the Erste Group’s HR change management efforts, she now serves as the Head of Group Remuneration and Reporting, where she oversees critical group strategic initiatives and steers remuneration over the group.

Before relocating to Austria, Giovanna worked at ING Bank in Bucharest, Romania for 11 years. She began her career in accounting and progressed to become Director of Internal Audit, and later on Deputy CEO and COO for the bank and its insurance operations, being responsible for more than 400 employees.

Her extensive leadership experience, comprehensive banking expertise, and proven ability to manage large-scale transformation projects continue to define her as a dynamic and experienced leader in the financial services industry. Her core strengths lie in her high ethical standards, as well as her strong focus on driving exceptional results and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges.