Interim management references

What others have written about my work

Eight institutions, references from 1996 to 2022, not a single word written by me. The German originals are unchanged. The English is a translation, and any omission is marked. Complete original documents are available on request.

references with source, date and context

8institutions
6awards

1996 to 2022: period covered

Where the references come from

From 1996 to 2022, on record

A single good recommendation is quickly written. What matters more is whether the same observation recurs over decades and across different institutions. Select an institution and the list below shows only its references.

Awards

What the certificates were for

All six date from the GE years, because GE ran a group-wide programme for them. The most interesting is the second: a group award for change management – twenty years before transformation became my business.

2006
TOP Talent
Admission to the group’s talent pool.
GE Money Bank
2005
Values Award “lead”
For excellent change management in the branch business.
GE Money Bank
2005
Growth Award “GE Star”
For contribution to growth in branch sales.
GE Money Bank
2004
Lean Workout Silver
For process improvement using the Lean method.
GE Money Bank
2003
Growth Award “Best Branch in Germany”
Best branch in the country in the annual comparison.
GE Money Bank
2003
Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified on 3 March 2003, in the FPD project.
General Electric

The references

Choose the question on your mind

Copper edge: written by a person. Navy edge: stated in an employment reference or interim reference. Below each reference you will find where it comes from.

23 references from eight institutions.

Markus, you made a very large contribution to the success of the project! It would not have worked without you, because you always kept everything in view and always found solutions. Thank you for that!
Regina Ovesny-Straka
Member of the Management Board (at the time of the project)
Volksbank Steiermark
Feedback from Programm Adler · (Translated from German)
You made a very significant contribution to its success. While keeping sight of the big picture, you never lost sight of the needs of the banks in the association. It was a pleasure working with you.
Martin Alge
Member of the Management Board (at the time of the project)
Volksbank Vorarlberg
Feedback from Programm Adler · (Translated from German)
I have not always been fortunate enough to work on a project with such a competent, solution-oriented and also extremely pleasant colleague – and one that was then brought to an excellent conclusion.
Thomas Ernst
Head of Bank Steering (at the time of the project)
Volksbank Niederösterreich
Feedback from Programm Adler · (Translated from German)
With your commitment and tireless effort, you played a decisive part in shaping and driving the project. Working with you is marked by trust, respect and appreciation – across all levels of the hierarchy.
Hannes Mühlböck
Head of Bank Steering (at the time of the project)
Volksbank Salzburg
Feedback from Programm Adler · (Translated from German)
It was a great pleasure working with you on Project Adler. Your commitment and your constructive problem-solving moved the project and the Volksbank association forward. Having a colleague with your experience at my side was a real asset!
Christian Führer
Head of Credit Risk Management (at the time of the project)
Volksbank Wien
Feedback from Programm Adler · (Translated from German)
It was a pleasure working with you! You did a really great job – competent, composed and always solution-oriented!
Raluca Heigl
Head of Data Governance & Data Management (at the time of the project)
Volksbank Wien
Feedback from Programm Adler · (Translated from German)
When it comes to managing complex challenges, Markus Slotta is exactly the right person. No distance is too far, no analysis too laborious; every detail finds its place in the mosaic of the solution. His commitment is admirable and exemplary. When you work with him in a team, you can expect a good dose of humour.
Elisabeth Fritz-Fraisl
General Management and Markets
Volksbank Wien
LinkedIn recommendation, 27 September 2022 · from working together in a team · (Translated from German)
With his considered, very well-structured and direct manner, Markus knows how to “reach the finish line” – and, with the often necessary realistic view of things, not to lose focus on what matters. Working with Markus is a pleasure and helps to achieve the goals that have been set.
Michael Senn
Head of Sales Management
Volksbank Tirol
LinkedIn recommendation, 2 September 2022 · from cross-departmental collaboration · (Translated from German)
Markus is a gifted sales expert and knows how to structure projects clearly and well. I greatly value his expertise in project and change management. Thank you for the great collaboration!
Christian Derler
Head of Sales Management Retail
Volksbank Wien
LinkedIn recommendation, 1 September 2022 · from cross-departmental collaboration · (Translated from German)
Particularly noteworthy are his very strong aptitude for interdisciplinary teamwork and his contribution to implementing the restructuring programme “Adler” within the Volksbank association. His pronounced ability to build relationships and his straightforwardness led to successful cooperation with our management board, colleagues, staff and the banks of the association.
Volksbank Wien
Employment reference, 2022
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
Mr Slotta has outstanding specialist knowledge, very deep even in adjacent areas, which he always made available to our company. […] He also delivers outstanding work under time pressure and in difficult conditions. Mr Slotta shows a high degree of initiative and always works in a very focused, independent and extremely responsible manner.
Volksbank Wien
Employment reference, 2022
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
After only a short induction period, Mr Slotta achieved very good results, above all in new customer acquisition and revenue growth. A particular focus of his work was the implementation of a sales management system for the Finanzkauf business, making use of the existing resources.
CRONBANK AG
Employment reference, 2013
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
With customers, project partners, colleagues and superiors he earned high recognition at all times through his expertise, objectivity and reliability. […] Mr Slotta actively promoted collaboration, and both gave and accepted objective criticism.
CRONBANK AG
Employment reference, 2013
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
Through the consistently committed and professional performance of his role, Mr Markus Slotta achieved several effective improvements for the branch business:
- Sustained increase in sales volume across all product lines
- Design and introduction of a sales concept for the branches
- Implementation of a figures- and results-oriented leadership style in the branches
- Building, structuring and optimising the Sales Task Force team
Santander Consumer Bank
Employment reference, 2011
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
Mr Slotta was exceptionally good at finding very good employees and developing them into a performance-oriented team.
Santander Consumer Bank
Employment reference, 2011
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
His initiative, independence, commitment and sense of responsibility were always exemplary. He was always able to achieve outstanding results under a heavy workload and time pressure.
Santander Consumer Bank
Employment reference, 2011
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
Thanks to his excellent grasp and his extensive specialist knowledge, Mr Slotta kept an overview even of difficult situations and always judged them with confidence. He expressed himself clearly, precisely and skilfully, making him a convincing and successful negotiating partner.
GE Money Bank
Employment reference, 2005
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
As a manager, Mr Slotta was recognised and highly valued by his staff. […] He therefore has the sensitivity to recognise and develop the abilities of employees.
GE Money Bank
Employment reference, 2005
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
Mr Slotta is a very committed employee who has already contributed several best-practice ideas and implemented them consistently. Particularly noteworthy is his ability to convince others of his ideas.
GE Bank
Interim reference, 2003
Quoted from the interim reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
He also knows how to grow the branch’s lending volume continuously while reducing risk at the same time, which is reflected in the branch’s very good audit reports.
Service Bank
Interim reference, 2002
Quoted from the interim reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
Mr Slotta demonstrated a high degree of reliability, prudence and sense of responsibility at all times. […] Mr Slotta always carried out the tasks arising from his area of responsibility entirely independently and without reservation, with a high level of personal commitment, always to our complete satisfaction.
CRONBANK AG
Employment reference, 2013
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
Mr Markus Slotta always met our expectations and requirements in every respect. Throughout his entire time with the company, he showed unreserved flexibility and integrity.
Santander Consumer Bank
Employment reference, 2011
Quoted from the employment reference · original on request · (Translated from German)
We know Mr Slotta as a reliable and conscientious employee who carries out his work independently, with great care and accuracy.
Service Bank
Interim reference, 2002
Quoted from the interim reference · original on request · (Translated from German)

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