Philipp Gamauf will be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ING Bank Romania. His mandate begins on March 1st, 2024, when he takes office from Lucica Pitulice. Philipp Gamauf will also be a member of the Executive Committee of the bank.

“I am glad to welcome Philipp Gamauf at ING Romania. His expertise and extensive international career will further strengthen our team and I’m sure he will contribute to our success in the coming years. I am also confident that Philipp will find in our organization good opportunities to develop and further his career. In 2024, ING celebrates 30 years of presence on the Romanian market, and I am happy to welcome Philipp during such an important period for us,” said Mihaela Bîtu, CEO ING Bank Romania.

Philipp Gamauf has more than 15 years of experience within the financial sector and will join ING after 2 years as CFO of UniCredit Bank Austria. He built his career at the UniCredit Group, starting in planning and controlling and then holding various management positions, based in Vienna, Munich and Milan. Between 2017 and 2022, Philipp Gamauf also held the CFO position at UniCredit Bank Romania.

“I am very happy and also eager to start working with the ING team. It is a change that I hope will bring me not only opportunities for professional growth, but also the chance to influence for the better ING’s development. Romania is my second home and I think the local market offers unique challenges and perspectives that I want to capitalize on. ING is among the leaders of the banking industry and I aim to contribute, along with the team, to strengthening its market position and to achieving exceptional results,” said Philipp Gamauf.

Philipp Gamauf is an Austrian citizen and a graduate of the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. He speaks Romanian fluently.