On 6 May 2025, the Centre for European Transformation hosted the second session of its new lecture series, C-Level Insights: Shaping Europe’s Transition – an exclusive event spotlighting visionary leadership and transformational strategies shaping Europe’s future.
We were honoured to welcome Silvia Carpitella, CEO of Citigroup Global Markets Europe, as our keynote speaker. In her compelling lecture, titled “Innovate or Stagnate: Driving Change in Financial Services”, she explored how innovation is not merely a catalyst for change, but a necessity for resilience and growth in the European financial sector.
The session was co-organised with the Money & Banking Bachelor course, taught by Larissa Schäfer and Kaspar Zimmermann. Silvia Carpitella emphasised that transformation in financial services extends far beyond technology; it requires a fundamental shift in mindset – crucial to maintaining Europe’s competitiveness in an increasingly complex global environment. She argued that innovation drives:
- Economic growth
- Sustainable development
- Social progress
- Creative solutions to global challenges
The lecture sparked meaningful dialogue among students, faculty, and industry professionals about the role of leadership in shaping a more sustainable and forward-looking Europe.
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