In the latest episode of HIGHFLYER – the Podcast, Ronald Schuster sits down with Elisabeth Geyer-Schall, Division leader Group Core IT, Data & Platforms at Raiffeisen Bank International, for a powerful conversation about leadership, transformation, and the mindset it takes to navigate deep change in a complex corporate environment.

With over two decades of experience in banking and more than 12 years in leadership roles, Elisabeth shares what it really takes to drive large-scale transformation, from shifting mindsets to modernizing IT across an international banking group.

Her leadership style is grounded in clarity, persistence, and an unshakable belief in collaboration. Elisabeth doesn’t just talk about agile transformation, she’s led it from the front, reshaping teams, culture, and delivery at scale.

✔ How to lead transformation with vision and persistence – and why it starts with a shared goal across all levels of the organization.

✔ Why collaboration beats individual brilliance – and what it takes to build empowered teams that truly own the outcome.

​✔ How mindset fuels sustainable success – and why healthy growth means knowing when to push, when to pause, and when to pivot.

“Great things can never be achieved by individuals. It's always about collaboration. It's always about the big vision that appeals to many and unites them, with many contributing in the end.”

Want to hear Elisabeth’s full story—including how she tackled one of RBI’s most complex transformations, what “healthy growth” really means, and why leaders need to decide if they’re in or out?

👉 Listen to Episode 4 now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In each HIGHFLYER episode, you'll hear from individuals who challenge the status quo, build meaningful careers, and show what it truly takes to grow as a leader.