Carsten Stolz
Head of Finance (CFO)
Biography.
Dr. Carsten Stolz studied business economics at Fribourg University, earning a doctorate in financial management and an Executive Master in Change from INSEAD. Joining Baloise Group in 2002 as Head of Financial Relations, he has since held various key positions, including Head of Financial Accounting & Corporate Finance, and Head of Finance and Risk at Basler Versicherungen Switzerland. Since May 2017, he has been a member of the Corporate Executive Committee, overseeing Group Accounting & Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Group Risk Management, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Group Procurement, Run-off, and Regulatory Affairs.
Additionally, he is a member of the Finance and Regulation Committee of the Swiss Insurance Association (SVV).
Talk.
Ambidexterity: Two-handed Management
To thrive in these fast-changing times, leaders must balance operational efficiency with the need for transformative change. This panel highlights the concept of Ambidextrous leadership, which combines two key styles: transactional and transformational. Let’s get into the nitty gritty of what it means.
Transactional leadership in short, focuses on maintaining high-quality, efficient business operations through structured processes and continuous improvement, such as optimising value streams and automating repetitive tasks.
Meanwhile, transformational leadership drives innovation, positioning finance and other functions as strategic enablers that anticipate trends and shape the future.
By combining them, leaders can ultimately benefit psychological safety, encourage continuous improvement, and achieve both stability and strategic agility. Join us to discover how ambidextrous leadership can empower your organisation.