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Ready for a chat about the recent shake-up in the supervisory board of ÖBAG, the state holding company? Let's dive in!
It seems that our boy Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, the Economics Minister, is Positioning himself for some heavy-duty influence. Coming June 16, the general meeting is set to take center stage, as three supervisory board positions are due to expire. Lucky for Hattmannsdorfer, ÖVP's Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer won't need to call anyone to bat early, as they're stepping down naturally.
One of those bidding adieu is Susanne Höllinger, a former Kathrein Bank CEO and long-time Erste Banker, who's currently chairing Vienna Airport AG’s Supervisory Board. She's handing the reigns over to Helene Schuberth, an economist with a background in trade unionism and finance. Schuberth has several notable achievements under her belt, including a stint at the National Bank and heading the Department for International Analysis.
Fun fact: Schuberth was Alfred Gusenbauer's economic policy advisor during his tenure as SPÖ chairman and chancellor. Since May 2022, she's been leading the Economic Policy Department of the ÖGB. By November 2024, Schuberth rose to become the federal managing director of the ÖGB.
Alongside Schuberth, the mandates of Vienna Airport board member Günther Ofner and Michael Höllerer, Raiffeisen Landesbank NO-Wien and Raiffeisen Holding NO-Wien's general director, are also expiring. But Hattmannsdorfer, holding the reins of the state holding company, plans to extend their tenure, along with Schuberth’s, until 2028.
Hattmannsdorfer defends these extensions, stating that Ofner and Höllerer have consistently served the Republic well, while Schuberth is an acknowledged expert who has proven her mettle for her new role due to her extensive CV.
As if that's not enough, Hattmannsdorfer has entrusted Edith Hlawati, ÖBAG's sole director, to develop a fresh participation strategy for the state holding company. Keep an eye out for that one! 📈
Following the expiration of three supervisory board positions at ÖBAG on June 16, Economics Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer plans to extend the tenure of members Susanne Höllinger, Günther Ofner, and Michael Höllerer, citing their valuable contributions. In addition, Hattmannsdorfer is appointing Helene Schuberth, a renowned economist with a background in finance and trade unionism, as chair of the supervisory board, signaling his intent for some heavy-duty influence in both economic and social policy and business careers.
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