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The career tips of BKS Bank’s top female boss

Although most board members of large companies are still men, the proportion of female bosses has recently increased. Herta Stockbauer, CEO of the listed BKS Bank, explains what it takes to rise to the top as a woman.

Herta Stockbauer from Carinthia has succeeded in rising to the top of a renowned public limited company, Klagenfurt-based BKS Bank AG. In an exclusive interview with "Krone", the top manager gives tips on how women can assert themselves even in male-dominated industries. The 63-year-old also reveals the secret of which training path always offers the best career opportunities.