Vienna, Austria, August 2025 – Kathrein Privatbank has announced that Stefan Neubauer will take over as Chief Executive Officer starting January 1, 2026, succeeding Wilhelm Celeda, who is stepping down after nearly four decades in banking leadership. Neubauer, a seasoned leader with a strong background in investment banking and private client business, has been part of the Kathrein Management Board since 2019.
After completing his economics studies at the University of Vienna, Stefan Neubauer spent 12 years at Raiffeisen Centrobank in investment banking. He joined Kathrein Privatbank in 2019 as a Management Board Member, where he has been responsible for private client services and Kathrein Family Konsult. Reflecting on his new appointment, Neubauer said, “I am very pleased with the trust placed in me and am convinced that we will successfully continue our current growth path. My goal, together with our team, is to set new standards in private banking and ensure sustainable success for our clients.”
Alongside Neubauer’s appointment, Eleonore Leder will become Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Kathrein Privatbank. Leder, a Doctor of Business Psychology with substantial international experience in strategic development and digital transformation, has been overseeing Finance, Business Development, and HR at the bank. Her past includes executive roles at Raiffeisen Centrobank and wealth management leadership in a major Swiss bank.
Wilhelm Celeda, who has served as CEO since 2019, will step down in December 2025, choosing not to renew his mandate. Reflecting on his tenure, he shared, “After long consideration, I have decided that after almost 40 years, the time is now right for me to end my work in the banking sector and devote myself to other activities. The success of the last six years was only possible thanks to the trust of our customers, the support of the Supervisory Board, but above all thanks to the entire fantastic Kathrein team. I am particularly pleased that with the nomination of Stefan Neubauer and Eleonore Leder, the handover to the next generation is being perfectly implemented, entirely in keeping with Kathrein’s succession focus.”
Andrii Stepanenko, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commended Celeda’s leadership and welcomed the new leadership duo: “During his time as Chairman of the Management Board, Wilhelm Celeda led Kathrein Privatbank with entrepreneurial flair and contributed significantly to the bank’s successful, sustainable, and future-oriented positioning. We extend our special thanks to him for his many years of service and commitment. Stefan Neubauer and Eleonore Leder bring the right vision and expertise to take the bank forward.”
About Kathrein Privatbank
Kathrein Privatbank AG, headquartered in Vienna, was founded in 1924 by Carl Kathrein and stands among the most reputed private banks in the German-speaking region. The bank specializes in managing private, corporate, and institutional assets, as well as assets of private foundations. As a subsidiary of Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Kathrein benefits from both the agility and independence of a boutique private bank and the security of a globally trusted financial group.
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