Awards were presented to the 158 graduates of the CrediaBusiness Academy and the CrediaBank Wealth Management Academy, the two innovative annual certification training programs offered this year for the first time by CrediaBank to the Relationship Managers (RMs) in its network who serve small and medium-sized businesses and CrediaCobalt Personal Banking clients.CrediaBank, investing in the development of its people, launched two certification training programs in 2025 with mini-MBA standards, enabling its executives to take their roles to the next level, broaden their skills, and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
The CrediaBusiness Academy was designed for Small Business Relationship Managers (for small and medium-sized enterprises), in collaboration with the Athens University of Economics and Business and featuring lecturers from the PwC Academy, while the CrediaBank Wealth Management Academy is aimed at Relationship Managers (RMs) who manage the assets of CrediaCobalt Personal Banking clients and is implemented in collaboration with Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset manager with international investment expertise and best practices in wealth management.
From digital transformation and the new reality of ESG to more effective capital allocation, marketing needs, international market trends, and investment risk management, RMs are equipped with the tools that enable them to stand by each client with a holistic understanding of their day-to-day business and financial life.
During the graduation ceremony, Stylianos Iliadis, Chief Retail Banking & Wealth Management Officer at CrediaBank, stated: “For us, our front-line staff are the driving force. By establishing the CrediaBank Academies, in collaboration with prestigious international organizations, we offer professional training that goes beyond banking, empowering our executives while enhancing their ability to understand our customers’ needs. Our clients gain a growth partner at every stage of their business or investment journey.”
Dr. Angeliki Karagiannaki, Managing Director of ACE at the Athens University of Economics and Business, stated: “Modern businesses need a banking advisor—a partner who comprehensively understands all aspects of the business. The CrediaBusiness Academy was designed precisely to address this need: Through real-world case studies of client companies, CrediaBank executives identified complex problems and proposed solutions with a tangible impact. The active participation of the businesses themselves was the key factor that created real value for both parties. The result was a learning experience of high practical value, which strengthens the role of Small Business RMs as strategic partners to small and medium-sized enterprises.”
Zois Sotiropoulos, Partner and Managed Services Leader at PwC’s Academy, stated: “As part of the CrediaBusiness Academy, we designed and implemented a specialized program tailored to the needs of Small Business Relationship Managers, through which we presented modern methodologies and practical tools that can be directly applied to daily banking practice.
Our training approach was based on real-world business scenarios that reflect the current challenges faced by CrediaBank executives in their day-to-day work. The program’s goal is to holistically strengthen the skills of CrediaBank’s SBRMs so that they can effectively support their clients, gain a deep understanding of their needs, and actively contribute to building long-term relationships based on trust.”
Amar Mehta, Head of Retail – GEM & Africa at Franklin Templeton, stated: “Greece is an important market for Franklin Templeton, and we are committed to supporting the further growth of the wealth management sector in the country.
Our partnership with CrediaBank reflects our belief that continuous professional development plays a crucial role in strengthening the advisory skills of our professionals and in helping clients so they can make more informed investment decisions with a long-term perspective. We are particularly pleased to support this initiative and contribute to raising professional standards in the wealth management sector in Greece.”
From now on, every new RM joining the CrediaBank team who works with small and medium-sized enterprises and Cobalt clients will receive the corresponding certification training.