Thomas Bauer

Thomas Bauer is a performance-driven senior executive with a wealth of experience in the Insurance and Banking industry, specializing in leadership, operations, and global team management.

With a background in Business Administration & Economics from the University of Vienna, Thomas has held key executive roles at renowned organizations such as Aviva, Citi, GE Money Bank, and Banco Santander.

Throughout his career, Thomas has demonstrated a strong track record in areas including Distribution, Transformation, Digital Innovation, Business Development, and Change Management.

Known for his solutions-driven mindset, Thomas is a skilled communicator, negotiator, and decision-maker, proficient at navigating complex matrix organizations and leading diverse teams.

His career highlights include serving as Portfolio Execution Director, Group Transformation Director, CTO & CIO, Strategy & Business Development Director, Growth & Business Development Director, and various other leadership positions at Aviva.

Prior to his tenure at Aviva, Thomas held significant roles at Citi as Head of Insurance for EMEA and Western & Central Europe, and at GE Money Bank as Global Wealth Management Leader and Regional Insurance Leader for Central Europe & Latin America.

Thomas also gained valuable experience as a Project & Sales Manager at Banco Santander and as a Six Sigma Black Belt at GE Money Bank.