Branislav Straka is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a degree in Marketing and Sales from the Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave, as well as a Master of Science in Machinery from Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave. Over his career, he has held several leadership positions at various banking and financial companies. He was the CEO at BNP Paribas Cardif and the Head of Retail Banking at HVB Bank. More recently, he was the Head of Retail at KBC Group and currently, he is the COO of Innovation and Design, Payments at ČSOB Finančná skupina. Branislav's expertise spans across retail banking, payments, and innovation, making him a valuable asset to any organization.