Date of Birth: 1955 (Austria)
Professional Experience
2021 – Present: Rotary Club “Kyiv International Business” – Co-Founder and President
Development of an international cooperation network, charitable and social projects, engagement with the EU and Ukrainian business communities.
2019–2020 – Secretary General; 2021 – Executive Committee Member:
ICBAC — International Council of Business Associations and Chambers in Ukraine
A union of chambers and business associations from 10 countries across three continents. Coordination of international economic initiatives.
2017 – Present: Ukrainian-Austrian Association (Kyiv) – Founder and President
B2B cooperation, development of cultural diplomacy, and establishment of international business relations between Ukraine and Austria.
2007 – Present: ILC International Logistic Center Ltd. (Kyiv) – Managing Director and Partner
International project for planning and developing a Class A logistics centre in Kyiv region.
Consulting in environmental technologies, construction, and renewable energy.
Organisation of congresses in Kyiv, Odesa, and Western Ukraine.
Implementation of the cultural project “Austria – Ukraine Without Borders.”
2005 – 2009: AUT Austria-Ukraine Tourism Ltd. (Mukachevo) – Managing Partner
Creation and development of infrastructure tourism projects and resort facilities in Ukraine.
Waagner-Biro Holding AG (Austria) – Member of the Board of Directors
2000 – 2003
A global engineering systems holding company for metallurgy and stage infrastructure (1,500 employees, €350M turnover).
- Led a full restructuring of the engineering division and repositioned the company on the global market.
- Managed operations in the UK, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the UAE.
RHI AG (Austria)
A global leader in refractory manufacturing (11,000 employees, 25 factories).
1979 – 1997
Positions held:
- Vice President, Head of Controlling Group
- Director of Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Development
- Director of Strategic Planning and Control
- CEO of the subsidiary Refractories Consulting & Engineering GmbH
Education
Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria)
MBA – Master of Business Administration (1979)
Additional Information
Cooperation with diplomatic institutions:
Embassies of Austria and Germany in Ukraine; Embassy of Ukraine in Vienna.
Support for Western European companies entering the Ukrainian market.
Social and volunteer activities:
Board member of SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine and several other NGOs.
Cultural projects:
Organiser of the classical concert series “Viennese Evenings” and cultural integration programmes between Austria and Ukraine.