Our Board of Management

Gudrun Meierschitz 

Gudrun Meierschitz has been a member of the ACREDIA Group’s Executive Board since July 2017 and is responsible for Risk Underwriting, Claims & Collections, Finance, Information & Grading, and Risk Management.

A business administration graduate, she has many years of experience in credit insurance and risk management. Since joining the ACREDIA Group, she has held various positions and assumed leadership of the Risk Underwriting division in April 2013. In this role, she was responsible for domestic and international credit decisions and consistently further developed underwriting, risk management, and credit decision-making processes.

As a member of the Executive Board, Gudrun Meierschitz is responsible for the strategic management of the ACREDIA Group’s risk, finance, and claims management functions. Her area of responsibility includes the further development of key governance and risk management structures, as well as ensuring sustainable and forward-looking corporate management in an increasingly volatile economic environment.

A particular focus of her work on the Executive Board is on a strategically oriented credit limit policy and the reliable, customer-focused handling of insurance claims. In this way, she lays the foundation for predictability, stability, and reliability—key factors for sustainable customer relationships and long-term corporate success.

With her many years of experience and deep understanding of national and international economic risks, Gudrun Meierschitz plays a key role in shaping the further development of the ACREDIA Group and strengthens its position as a reliable partner for companies in Austria and Southeast Europe.

Michael Kolb

Michael Kolb has been a member of the Executive Board of the ACREDIA Group since October 2021 and is responsible for Sales, Marketing, Commercial Underwriting, Customer & Shared Services, IT, and People & Culture.

He has more than 25 years of international leadership experience in the banking, financial services, and credit insurance industries. Throughout his career, he has built and strategically realigned companies and business units, and led complex transformation and integration programs in regulated markets. His particular strength lies in combining strategic foresight with consistent execution and sustainable organizational change.

Before joining the ACREDIA Group, Michael Kolb held senior positions at Allianz Trade, UniCredit Bank AG, and Commerzbank AG. There, among other things, he played a key role in developing new business areas, strategically realigning the corporate banking business, and overseeing the organizational integration of Dresdner Bank into Commerzbank.

Michael Kolb is also a commercial judge at the Hamburg Regional Court and has served on several supervisory boards in the financial sector.

Supervisory Board

Mag. Angelika Sommer-Hemetsberger
Chairwoman
Management Board of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft

Aemilius Wilhelmus Bogaerts
Deputy Chairman
Chairman of the Management Board of Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg

Michael Eitelwein
Member of the Management Board of Allianz Trade Group, Paris

Mag. Helmut Bernkopf
Member of the Management Board of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft

Mag. Marcus Paseka
Chairman of the Works Council

Mag. Christa Griemann
Member of the Works Council

FAQ

What advantages does credit insurance offer me?

Credit insurance offers you a wide range of benefits that help to ensure your financial security and stability

Credit insurance protects your company against customer payment defaults. It is important to protect your business from financial risks and to maintain your liquidity.

At ACREDIA, we work closely with our customers to understand their individual needs and offer customized solutions. We offer you personal advice and support every step of the way.

In the event of a payment default by an insured customer, ACREDIA takes over the claim and initiates the necessary steps for collection. This minimizes your financial risk and secures your liquidity.

Any further questions?

Feel free to contact us and we will help you to clarify your concerns!

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