Ljiljana Cortan

More than 25 years in international banking across leadership, risk, corporate banking, strategy and business development. In my role as head of Wholesale Banking at ING, I aim to help clients navigate complexity, find opportunities and create lasting value. That starts with trust and being there for the decisions that matter most. As the banking landscape becomes ever more competitive, and the world around us keeps changing with unprecedented speed, we must keep leading by leveraging our differentiators. Our legacy as a digital bank and our global network give us a competitive advantage to remain ‘most wanted’ by our clients. The main pillar of my leadership style is the sustainable value creation through business and people development, supported by disciplined execution. I am an open, straightforward and energising leader who approaches situations with curiosity and seeks to get a range of perspectives. I care about creating an environment that values equality where people can speak up, challenge and take ownership. I am a life-long learner. My career journey to date has shaped my perspectives. This includes roles as Chief Risk Officer and member of the Executive Board of ING Group, Chief Risk Officer and a Management Board member at HypoVereinsbank, senior leadership roles at UniCredit, including leading value creation through business and people development strategy for Corporate and Investment Banking for Central and Eastern Europe. I also covered Financial Institutions, Banks and Sovereigns. I started my career at Zagrebačka banka as a Masters graduate in Banking and Finance from the University of Zagreb.