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Herbert (Dr.) Ritsch

Lateral Entry Teacher

Herbert Ritsch
Villach, Austria

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 6 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 6 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 2 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

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (19 years), Insurance (6 years), Professional Services (6 years), Education (3 years), and Tourism (2.5 years).

Banking and Finance
Insurance
Professional Services
Education
Tourism

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Investments and M&A (13.5 years), Finance (8 years), Research and Development (6 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), Sustainability Management (5.5 years), and Sales (5 years).

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

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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 and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Finance, and Research and Development (R&D). 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 (R&D), 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?

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