Herbert Ritsch - Lateral Entry Teacher

Q: Where is Herbert based?

Herbert is based in Villach, Austria .

Q: What languages does Herbert speak?

Herbert speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Herbert have?

Herbert has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Herbert has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Herbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Herbert's latest experience?

Herbert's most recent position is Lateral Entry Teacher at BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor; Caritas School for Social Professions; Vienna University of Economics and Business .

Q: What companies has Herbert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Herbert has worked for BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor; Caritas School for Social Professions; Vienna University of Economics and Business , IMC Krems, University of Applied Studies , and Jindal Centre for Social Innovation .

Q: Which industries is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Professional Services . Herbert also has some experience in Education and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in business areas like Investments and M&A , Finance , and Research and Development . Herbert also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Sustainability Management , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Research and Development , and Business Intelligence .

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Villach, Austria

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Lateral Entry Teacher

BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor; Caritas School for Social Professions; Vienna University of Economics and Business

Subjects taught: Business Administration & Economics, Computer Science, Geography & Postgraduate Business Education for the 2024/25 school year at BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor (Economics & Informatics), 22 teaching hours
Teaching for the 2026 school year at Caritas School for Social Professions in Wiener Neustadt, Computer Science; 8 teaching hours; current position at Vienna University of Economics and Business
Financial literacy classes for 1st and 2nd grades at HLW and for the 1-year Commercial School with a financial license, including the Money Matters program and simulated job interviews incorporating financial knowledge
Sustainability reporting for 5th-grade HLW and financial market education in cooperation with the Vienna Stock Exchange
Junior companies with 2nd and 3rd year HLW students, including participation at the Vienna Trade Fair in February 2025 and the Klagenfurt Regional Competition in April 2025
AI workshop for upper secondary students at BRG and HLW Hermagor
Supervision of diploma theses/VWA with a focus on AI

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Lecturer Finance & Investments, Advanced AI Prompt Engineering

IMC Krems, University of Applied Studies

Teaching Finance & Investments in the English-language Tourism & Leisure program each winter semester for 10 credit units (two classes, approx. 80 students)
Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD and ESRS)
Main topics: financial mathematics, AI-driven business plan development, capital markets, sustainability reporting, and economics
Supervision of students' diploma theses

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 3 months

Impact Investing Strategies Business Consultant

Jindal Centre for Social Innovation

Authoring ESG studies for the Vienna Chamber of Labour and the Styria Chamber of Labour:
Study on Sustainable Financial Advisory 2022
Study on Sustainable Financial Products 2022
Study on Food Speculation 2023
Study on Bank Customer Service 2023
Study on Sustainable Insurance Products 2024
Study on Compliance with Sustainability Preferences 2024
Study on Compensation Transparency in Financial Distribution 2024
Study on Financial Dashboards: Visualising Complexity 2024
Study on Bank Credit Calculators 2025
Study on ESG Funds using Social Criteria 2026 (in progress)
Business license in management consulting and information services

May 2019 - Oct 2019

6 months

Educational Project Lead on Sustainable Development

De La Salle School Association

Developed an economic-pedagogical concept directly aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Conducted a SWOT analysis and created a strategic action plan
Integrated Global Learning principles to promote responsible global citizenship among students

Jan 2016 - May 2019

3 years 5 months

Director of Business Ethics & Sustainable Investment

Bankhaus Schelhammer & Schattera

Led business ethics and sustainable investment initiatives
Panellist at the 2018 UN SDGs Alpbach European Forum alongside the Bertelsmann Foundation, Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, and Ban Ki-moon
Organized study trips to Menschen für Menschen projects in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, and Ecuador (Don Bosco projects)

Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 4 months

Head of Sustainable Investments Department & Key Account Manager ESG Investments

Bank Gutmann

Headed the Sustainable Investments Department
Managed key ESG investment client accounts

Jul 2008 - Aug 2013

5 years 2 months

ESG Key Account Manager

Pioneer Investments Austria

Managed key ESG investment client accounts
Conducted a study trip to Ithaca schools in Johannesburg, South Africa, 2013

Sep 2006 - Jun 2008

1 year 10 months

Head of Treasury

Volksbank Kärnten

Led treasury operations and strategy

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Insurance, Professional Services, Education, and Tourism.

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Professional Services

Education

Tourism

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Investments and M&A, Finance, Research and Development, Business Intelligence, Sustainability Management, and Sales.

Investments and M&A

Finance

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Sustainability Management

Sales

Skills

Strong Expertise In Applied Computer Science, Ai, And Sustainability Reporting (Csrd/esrs)
Social Intelligence
Social Competence
Passion For Teaching And Working With Students
Emotional Intelligence
Problem-solving
Leadership And Resilience
Continuous Learning
Collaboration And Teamwork
Self-motivation And Initiative
Ethical Reasoning
Analytical Thinking And Working
Strong Commitment To Mentoring And Talent Development
Networking And Collaboration Skills

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1994

Institute of Computer Science, University of Klagenfurt

Ph.D. in Applied Informatics · Applied Informatics · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria

Oct 1985 - Jun 1990

Vienna University of Economics and Business

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Certified European Investment Practitioner

Certified Portfolio Manager

ÖPWZ, Vienna

Stock Exchange Trader Diploma

Vienna Stock Exchange

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Banking and Finance 19 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Lateral Entry Teacher, Lecturer Finance & Investments, Advanced AI Prompt Engineering, Impact Investing Strategies Business Consultant

Main industries Banking and Finance, Insurance, Professional Services

Main business areas Investments and M&A, Finance, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Herbert based?

Herbert is based in Villach, Austria.

What languages does Herbert speak?

Herbert speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Herbert have?

Herbert has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Herbert has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Herbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Herbert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Herbert would be well-suited for roles such as: Lateral Entry Teacher, Lecturer Finance & Investments, Advanced AI Prompt Engineering, Impact Investing Strategies Business Consultant.

What is Herbert's latest experience?

Herbert's most recent position is Lateral Entry Teacher at BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor; Caritas School for Social Professions; Vienna University of Economics and Business.

What companies has Herbert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Herbert has worked for BRG Hermagor and HLW Hermagor; Caritas School for Social Professions; Vienna University of Economics and Business, IMC Krems, University of Applied Studies, and Jindal Centre for Social Innovation.

Which industries is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Professional Services. Herbert also has some experience in Education and Tourism.

Which business areas is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in business areas like Investments and M&A, Finance, and Research and Development. Herbert also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Sustainability Management, and Sales.

Which industries has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.

What is Herbert's education?

Herbert holds a Doctorate in Applied Informatics from Institute of Computer Science, University of Klagenfurt and a Master in Business Administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Does Herbert have any certificates?

Herbert has 3 certificates. These include: Certified European Investment Practitioner, Certified Portfolio Manager, and Stock Exchange Trader Diploma.

What is the availability of Herbert?

Herbert will be available from May 2026.

What is the rate of Herbert?

Herbert's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.