Vladimir Kalinov to leave Raiffeisen Group after 30 years

Business Forum

17 June, 2025 at 1:06 PM

Vladimir Kalinov, Vice President of Retail at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, is concluding his mandate to pursue other professional opportunities.

He has been working for Raiffeisen Group for more than three decades, of which the last 20 years he spent at Raiffeisen Bank Romania.

„During his tenure, Raiffeisen Bank successfully achieved the digital development of its retail services portfolio, including the launch of the Smart Mobile application, the first loyalty application Smart Market, and the introduction of innovative products for legal entities,” said the bank in a LinkedIn post.

Raiffeisen Bank's portfolio in Romania comprises over 2.3 million retail and corporate clients as of the end of 2024.

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