Steven van Groningen has an in-depth knowledge of the CEE banking market, due to more than 20 years spent in the top management of Western banks’ subsidiaries in Romania, Hungary and Russia. He coordinated the establishment of banking operations in Bucharest for the Dutch bank ABN Amro. Beginning with June 2001 he became Vice-President of Banca Agricola-Raiffeisen, and in February 2002 he was appointed President. After the merger of Banca Agricola-Raiffeisen with Raiffeisenbank (Romania) he became the President of the resulting bank, Raiffeisen Bank.
He was the longest-serving President of a bank and one of the most admired CEOs in Romania.
Mr. van Groningen is also a prominent public figure and a strong voice within the business environment. During his professional career he has held leading position in front of different business and professional association, thus contributing to improve the investment climate, foster the economic development and increase the competitiveness of Romania: Employers' Confederation , Foreign Investors Council, The Coalition for Romania's Development, The Council of Banking Employers in Romania, Romanian Banking Association etc.
Last but not least, Steven van Groningen attaches great importance and is involved in projects and initiatives that promote business ethics, good governance and sustainable development of the business environment in Romania, being an MBA professor in Maastricht School of Management Romania.
He is a Dutch citizen, living in Romania for almost 20 years.
Steven is married to Valeria, they have two children, and all share a passion for arts and sports.