Robert Taczmann

Background

About Robert Taczmann

A seasoned executive with 20+ years in banking, financial services & tech, blending deep expertise in central banking, digital transformation, IT strategy and multinational programme delivery. Repeatedly leads 1 FTE operations and €100 m+ change agendas within strict regulatory frameworks. Recognised for long-range vision, crisp stakeholder engagement and delivering superior results across CEE and global markets. Career highlights Director of Banking Ops | Supervisory Board Chair | Group Category Lead | Programme Director | COO | Head of IT Services | Regional Service Manager | Senior Programme Manager Key achievements • Saved €100 m by steering group-wide telecom overhaul across 11 CEE countries (Erste Group). • Sustained 99.95 % SLA for RTGS over 11 years while running mission-critical national payment rails (Central Bank of Hungary). • Built regional services revenue from 0 to $5 m in 24 months, outpacing all peers (Avaya). Core expertise Executive & P&L leadership Banking & treasury ops (RTGS, SWIFT, instant payments, liquidity) Central-bank platforms, CBDC Digital & ERP transformation IT governance, risk & compliance (Solvency II) Service & cost optimisation Strategic sourcing & contract consolidation Programme / project / change management Shared-service & cross-border team leadership Business continuity & SLA excellence Data & systems integration Telecom strategy Stakeholder, board & regulator relations Talent development & high-performance culture