Silvia Winkler has been appointed as the new regional manager in Frankfurt.
In a significant move for sustainable finance, Silvia Winkler has been appointed as the new Regionalleiterin (Regional Director) for GLS Bank's branch in Frankfurt. Winkler, a prominent figure in sustainable economy and finance, joins GLS Bank after serving as the managing director of Oikocredit Hessen.
Winkler's role at GLS Bank will focus on strengthening the awareness of sustainable finance, aligning with the bank's mission to promote responsible financial practices. With her strong background in sustainable finance and social impact investment, Winkler is expected to make a significant contribution to the bank's efforts.
GLS Bank, founded in 1974 in Bochum, is renowned for its commitment to ethical and sustainable banking. The bank finances only social-ecological projects and companies, and deposits support renewable energies, food, sustainable economy, housing, education, and culture, as well as social and health projects.
Winkler's career path has been marked by a keen interest in sustainable finance. She completed her banking apprenticeship at Sparkasse in Hanau in 1992 and has since worked as a credit advisor and held positions at Chase Manhattan Bank Frankfurt and Hauck & Aufhäuser Lampe.
Her work has always been guided by the thought of how money benefits people. This philosophy was evident in her tenure at Oikocredit, where she strengthened educational, public relations, and network work.
The new Frankfurt branch of GLS Bank will open on September 23rd at Leipziger Straße 17, marking a significant expansion for the bank. Winkler's presence in Frankfurt places her in a key role to influence and expand sustainable finance initiatives in one of Germany's major financial hubs, contributing to the integration of sustainability in regional banking practices and client engagement.
For more information, please contact Galika Ivanov or Lukas Feldmann at [email protected] or Phone: 0234 5797 5340.
As GLS Bank transforms a former Deutsche Bank branch into a center for sustainable financing, the appointment of Silvia Winkler as Regional Director marks a step forward in promoting sustainable finance in Germany. With around 378,000 customers, GLS Bank is the oldest and largest sustainable bank in Germany, and Winkler's expertise and passion for sustainable finance are expected to drive the bank's growth and influence in the industry.
Silvia Winkler's focus at GLS Bank will be to enhance the awareness of sustainable finance within the business sector, contributing to the bank's commitment to promoting responsible financial practices. With her background in sustainable finance, Winkler's participation in the Frankfurt branch is poised to expand sustainable finance initiatives in one of Germany's major financial hubs, thereby facilitating the integration of sustainability within regional banking practices and client engagement.
