Who we are

Find out about our story and what we stand for.

Mission

Private banking that creates new opportunities.

In an era of global markets, we search for unseen opportunities and find new paths for our customers. Therefore we are constantly challenging the status quo, and combining our visionary approach with a solid accountability.

Vision

We ensure our customers stay ahead.

We never stop chasing opportunities. Our customers have different goals, and we employ individual approaches to achieve them. We offer innovative and tailor-made solutions proactively. This is enhanced by close personal contact and up-to-date digital service.

Values

Foresight. Drive. Respect

Developments on the global markets and the growth in wealthy customers demand our careful assessment and foresight. New perspectives, intelligent planning and the advantages of digitization allow us to lead the way.

We have the power, the drive and the size to succeed, and use this strength according to the needs of our customers.

In this way we establish lasting relationships that are built on trust and security. The result is mutual respect as well as a greater appreciation of our customer services.

Our history

Owner

Erste Private Banking is part of Erste Group. Founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank, Erste Group went public in 1997 with a strategy to expand its retail business into Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Since then Erste Group has grown through numerous acquisitions and organic growth to one of the largest financial services providers in the eastern part of EU.

Besides the traditional strength in serving private individuals, Erste Group's core activities include advisory services and support for corporate clients in financing, investment and access to international capital markets, public sector funding and interbank market operations.

Erste Group shareholder structure

Our Management

Erste Group Private Banking

Rainer Hauser 
Head Group Investment Management
Head Group Private Banking & Wealth Management
Rainer Hauser | LinkedIn

„Together with our clients and aligned with their goals and aspirations, we protect and grow their wealth.” 

Erste Bank Österreich 

Maximilian Clary und Aldringen   
Head of Erste Private Banking & Wealth Management
Board Member for Retail 
Maximilian Clary | LinkedIn 

Česká spořitelna

Tomáš Petr
Head of Erste Private Banking
Tomáš Petr | LinkedIn 

„Every situation in life is a choice. Our mission is to be the first one for the client."

Slovenská sporiteľňa

Peter Augustin  
Entrusted with the management of the department
Peter Augustin | LinkedIn 

Banca Comercială Română

Ava Beznoska
Head of Erste Private Banking
Ava Beznoska | LinkedIn 

„Progress is a right! Own it!"

Erste Bank Hungary

Laszlo Somlai
Head of Erste Private Banking
Laszlo Somlai | LinkedIn 

„Understanding the needs of our clients and to become a reliable companion in their life and throughout generations is our ambition.”

Erste Bank Croatia

Kristina Buconjić
Head of Erste Private Banking
Kristina Buconjić | LinkedIn 

“Don't be afraid to follow your dreams – right doors will open when you least expect it"