Thomas Baumgartner
Thomas Baumgartner is Finance Director at voestalpine Metsec plc, with over 19 years of senior finance leadership across international markets. He holds a Master’s Degree in Finance (Business Administration) and is known for combining strategic vision with operational precision.
Thomas believes that “almost everything is possible” and lives by the motto “Try and fail, but never fail to try.” His career reflects this mindset, from relocating internationally to embracing emerging technologies and driving transformation across finance functions.
STRATEGIC FOCUS:
- Leads finance with a hands-on, commercially minded approach.
- Drives innovation through digital transformation and AI integration.
- Champions continuous improvement and cost control across operations.
- Operates with an ownership mentality, aligning finance with long-term business growth.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:
Thomas is a regular speaker at industry forums and academic institutions, where he shares insights on the evolving role of finance in the age of automation and sustainability. His recent talks have explored how AI reshapes forecasting, how digital tools improve decision-making, and how finance can lead ESG-driven transformation.
RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
- World Finance Forum 2025, Manchester
- European Green Steel Industry Summit 2025, Düsseldorf
- Finance Directors Forum 2024, London
- Warwick University Lecture Series 2024
- UK Metals Expo 2024, Birmingham
RECOGNITION:
Thomas has been shortlisted for four major UK finance awards, including:
- UK Finance Director of the Year (Business Finance Awards)
- FD of the Year (DOFscars
- West Midlands Finance Award
- FD’s Excellence Awards (Large Business)
He continues to advocate for finance as a driver of innovation, sustainability, and strategic transformation.