Gregor Hofstaetter-Pobst

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DISC Type : ci

Group CFO at Wüstenrot Gruppe

Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria, Austria

Overview

Gregor Hofstaetter-Pobst is the Group CFO and CRO at Wüstenrot Gruppe and will assume the role of CEO in June 2026. An alumnus of WU Vienna, he has extensive experience in the banking sector, previously serving as CFO for UniCredit Bank Austria AG. He is focused on continuing Wüstenrots successful, customer-centric course.

Outside of his executive roles, Gregor demonstrates strong team spirit and a commitment to personal fitness. He recently participated in the Vienna Night Run alongside his Wüstenrot colleagues, highlighting his appreciation for camaraderie and personal challenges even outside the office.

Unique fact: He is set to become the CEO of Wüstenrot Gruppe while continuing his responsibilities as CFO and CRO.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Curious

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Future of Finance
He is leading Wüstenrot's strategy to become Austria's only all-finance service provider, which includes launching a digital bank to navigate "unprecedented times. "
Strategic Growth
He emphasizes continuing the company's successful path, highlighted by a recent Moody's rating upgrade to A3, which he noted was due to effective strategic measures.
Customer Focus
A key theme in his public statements as incoming CEO is the importance of maintaining a strong customer focus to ensure the company's continued success and potential.

Media Appearances

Gregor has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2022
Group CFO at Wüstenrot Gruppe
3-2022 - 4-2022
In transition at Cooling off
10-2016 - 3-2022
Chief Financial Officer at UniCredit Bank Austria AG
7-2009 - 11-2013
CFO, Member of the Board of Directors at UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.
10-2003 - 6-2009
Managing Director at UniCredit Banka Slovenija d.d.

Education

1990 - 1997
Magister from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

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Exp : 25 Location : Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria, Austria Job Level : Leadership Designation : Group CFO at Wüstenrot Gruppe
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Insights For Selling To Gregor

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gregor is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gregor

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gregor move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Gregor take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Gregor

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