General inquiries

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Rainer Dietrich
HR & Organisation

Working at the reception desk, I'm the one who welcomes you to the premises of the Vienna Business Agency. Talk to me: I am available to assist you with all your general enquiries, whether in person, over the telephone, or via email.

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Brigitte Jilch
HR & Organisation

I am the first contact person you will encounter when you visit the Vienna Business Agency. Feel free to contact me on site, by telephone or by email.

Marija Tomic
HR & Organisation

I greet all guests on their arrival at the Vienna Business Agency. I am not only your first contact person on site but also the one who answers your calls and emails. Let's talk.

Consultations on funding

Birgit Bachmann
Funding

As a funding expert for neighbourhood businesses, I facilitate related projects from submission to evaluation and project support to project completion and am available for consultations. I am currently responsible for U-Bahn (Subway) Support Funding.

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Christian Bartik
Funding ∣ Head of Department

My team and I are responsible for delivering and managing the complete range of our funding portfolio. That's how we support businesses of all sizes and industries in implementing new, compelling, and sustainable ideas. I am currently responsible for the Vienna Neighbourhood Initiative Funding.

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Lukas Dingelmaier
Funding

As a funding expert for production and neighbourhood businesses, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Production and Neighbourhood Business Energy Funding.

Benjamin Drosg
Funding

As a funding expert for innovation and internationalisation, I assist businesses in implementing their project ideas – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for the Startup Grant, Vienna Planet Fund and International Market Entry Funding.

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Edina Elezi
Funding

As a funding expert for research and innovation as well as science communication, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Understanding Science and Innovation Funding.

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Daniela Graf
Funding

As a funding expert for internationalisation and neighbourhood businesses,  I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I am also the person to contact if you are looking to launch a business in a vacant commercial space.

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Roswitha Groissmayer
Funding

As a funding expert for neighbourhood businesses,  I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Neighbourhood Business Funding.

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Sandra Hämmerle
Funding

As one of the people responsible for our online submission tool and documentation management, I work to ensure that you can submit a funding application quickly and efficiently. Feel free to contact me for assistance with any related inquiries.

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Matthias Heilbrunner
Funding

As an innovation funding expert, I assist businesses in implementing their project ideas – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for the Startup Grant and Innovation Funding.

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Marina Helm
Funding

As a funding expert for neighbourhood businesses and internationalisation, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I am also your contact person if you are looking to launch a business in a vacant commercial space.

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Evelyn Hemmer
Funding ∣ Team Leader

My job is to continuously refine our services for businesses in the creative and media industries, ensure smooth workflows, and run the Vienna Media Initiative. I provide consultations on our funding opportunties for creative enterprises and media businesses. 

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Marten Kaffke
Funding

As a funding expert for the creative industries, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Creative Industry Project and Creative Industry Market Entry Funding.

Manuela Knobloch
Funding

As a funding expert for innovation and research, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Vienna Quality of Life and Healthcare Funding.

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Elisabeth Kuntner
Funding

As a funding expert for the creative and media industries, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Creative Industry Project Funding and Media Start Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative.

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Michael Loibl
Funding

As a funding expert for neighbourhood businesses and digitalisation, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Digitalisation, Street-Level Business Revitalisation and Neighbourhood Business Energy Funding.

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Robert Mayer-Unterholzner
Funding

As a funding expert, I work to continuously improve our services, especially the content of our applications and assessment systems. Additionally, I am also at your service for inquiries regarding EU subsidy law.

Tom Meyer
Funding

As a funding expert for local supply and digitalisation, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Neighbourhood Business and Digitalisation Funding.

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Judit Pelz
Funding

As a funding expert for neighbourhood businesses, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I am also the contact person for our current funding initiative Vienna Planet Fund. In our effort to strengthen local economic structures, I provide support in the operational implementation of our Commercial Districts project.

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Philipp Pranger
Funding

As a funding expert for production, investment, and digitalisation, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations.

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Klaus Reiter
Funding ∣ Team Leader

I collaborate closely with our experts to continuously develop our funding services. We are working to constantly improve our processes and tools to maximize application submission and processing efficiency.

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Robert Rupp
Funding

As an innovation funding expert, I assist businesses in implementing their project ideas – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for the Vienna Planet Fund.

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Manuela Schein
Funding ∣ Team Leader

My job is to continuously refine our services for research and innovation businesses and ensure smooth workflows. Additionally, I assist businesses with their funded projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations.
 

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Gabriel Schlesinger
Funding

As a funding expert for the creative industries, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Creative Industry Project and Creative Industry Market Entry Funding.

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Delyana Stoeva
Funding

As a funding expert for research and innovation as well as science communication, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Vienna Quality of Life and Healthcare Funding.

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Gabriele Strobl
Funding ∣ Team Leader

I work on continuously developing our services and ensuring smooth workflows. As an expert for production, neighbourhood business, and internationalisation, I am at your service for consultations on our funding opportunities.

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Carina Trafoier
Funding

As a funding expert for the creative and media industries, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Creative Industries and Media Funding.

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Christoph Zuckriegl-Raith
Funding

As one of the people responsible for our online submission tool and documentation management, I work to ensure that you can submit a funding application quickly and efficiently. Feel free to contact me for assistance with any related inquiries.

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Petra Zwirn
Funding

As a funding expert for research and innovation as well as science communication, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Understanding Science and Healthcare Funding.

Consultations on your company premises

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Gabriele Altendorfer
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

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Günther Ferlin
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

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Peter Halwachs
Business Support ∣ Head of Department

My team assists ventures of all sizes involved in neighbourhood business, production, craft, or commerce with the implementation of investment proposals in Vienna. We offer on-site consultations on funding and financing, as well as on administrative and licensing procedures.

Ines Henninger
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

 

Judith Holl
Business Support

As an assistant in the Business Support Department, I tend to our team's administrative and organisational needs while also assisting my colleagues with their projects.

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Sanja Pfeiffer
Business Support

As a team assistant, I support the team in all administrative and organisational matters and am also available for general enquiries.

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Andreas Schuster
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

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Alfons Staber
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

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Alexandra Stollreiter
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

Christoph Svoboda
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

Can Yönter, ein Mann mit dunklen Haaren
Can Yönter
Business Support

I offer extensive consultations to assist with all questions related to your investment proposal in Vienna. If you have any inquiries related to funding, financing, dealing with official authorities or licensing procedures, I am your contact person. Get in touch, I will be happy to schedule a personal visit on your company premises. Let’s talk.

Consultations for startups and founders

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Emira Abidi
Startup Services

I assist founders in the early-stage realisation of their founding ideas and in networking the startup ecosystem. If you have any questions or need information on the Startup Grant, contact me.

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Dudu Gencel
Startup Services ∣ Team Leader

If you're looking to develop your business in Vienna, I'll provide you with comprehensive consultations. As an expert for the startup ecosystem, I am well connected both nationally and internationally and will be happy to activate this network to assist you with your business scaling. Also contact me if you want to know more about Vienna's major startup festival ViennaUP. Let's talk.

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Lisa Charlotte Gockel
Startup Services

As an expert, I will assist you with setting up a sustainable business, unlocking your full social-ecological potential, and scaling your impact. Book a personal consultation with me to talk about the options available to you. Let's talk.

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Monika Hartl
Startup Services

I take care of the invoice management in the Startup Services Department and am in charge of controlling our offers for founders and startups.

Lucie Hornauer

I support the coordination and administration of startup events, including the international startup festival ViennaUP. I also support the Startup Services department with all other activities relating to startups.

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Petra Kohles
Startup Services ∣ Team Leader

Drawing on my expertise, I provide consultations on our cost-free workshops for founders to make your leap into self-employment a success. Reach out to me if you want to learn more about the workshops for founders or are looking for a workshop recommendation.

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Gregor-Robert Posch
Startup Services

I provide consultations and am happy to fill you in on all our services for founding a business in Vienna. As an expert for the startup ecosystem, I am well connected both nationally and internationally and will be happy to activate this network to assist you with your business scaling. Let's talk.

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Zoran Rajkovic
Startup Services

As an expert in the field, I'll support you on your self-employment journey and assist you with tips on how best to plan your next steps. Book an individual consultation with me to get briefed on the ins and outs of founding a business. We provide consultations on business founding a business in Vienna in your language. Let's talk.

Florian Schanznig
Startup Services

If you are planning to move forward with your business idea in Vienna, I'll be happy to provide comprehensive consultations. With my startup ecosystem expertise, I am well-equipped to support you with your development proposal in Vienna through my network. Don't hesitate to contact me if you want to learn more about Vienna's major startup festival ViennaUP. Let's talk.

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Gabriele Tatzberger
Startup Services ∣ Head of Department

Let's talk founding. My team and I are in charge of developing Vienna's startup ecosystem. We'll assist you with our many services for founding a business and developing a business idea, and we'll support you with your growth and expansion proposals. Our job is to ensure that the Vienna startup location is networked with the world.

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Tülay Tuncel
Startup Services

Drawing on my expertise, I help women and people with an international background found a business in Vienna. I provide information on all things self-employment and on suitable funding programmes. Give me a call to schedule a consultation.

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Marlene Welzl
Startup Services

Are you working on an innovative and scalable business idea? Contact me if you want to participate in our several-month-long Founders Lab programme to take your business idea forward. The Founders Lab includes workshops, individual coaching with experts, networking among the participants, and access to our networks. Drawing on my business founding expertise, I specifically provide assistance to feminine-presenting people. 

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Christopher Wippel
Startup Services

Are you looking to found a business? I provide consultations and am happy to fill you in on all our services for founding a business in Vienna. Get in touch with me to schedule a consultation.

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Silvia Zahm
Startup Services

As an assistant in the Startup Services Department, I take care of all the team's administrative and organisational needs.

Ulrike Diabl-Hatzl
Startup Services

Are you looking to found a business? I provide consultations and information on our coaching services. Contact me to schedule a consultation.

Consultations for technology businesses

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Rupert Bittmann
Technology Services

Is your business involved in food production? I provide consultations to support you in implementing your ideas and help you find suitable cooperation partners in research and science. I also support the COMET programme on behalf of the Vienna Business Agency.

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Kateryna Bozhenko
Technology Services

I am responsible for budget controlling and manage European funding programmes (EFRE, Interreg, Horizon Europe) in the Technology Services Department to ensure that we continuously improve our services.

 

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Margot Böhm
Technology Services

As an assistant in the Technology Services Department, I support the Vienna Business Agency when it comes to event organisation and administrative matters. I also put together helpful information for businesses looking to implement innovative projects for our newsletter.

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Eva Czernohorszky
Technology Services ∣ Head of Department

Let's talk developing new ideas. My team and I provide information and assist you with new development proposals in the fields of digital technologies, sustainable solutions, and healthcare innovation. We encourage cooperation between businesses, research institutions, and the city administration, and promote awareness for professions of the future among Viennese youth. We contribute to the city's business strategy VIENNA 2030 by sharing our knowledge about Vienna as an innovation hub.

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Sylvia Göttinger
Technology Services

Do you develop solutions in the fields of social innovation or assistive technologies? Are you looking for support and cooperation partners to implement your idea? Then you've come to the right place - I'll be happy to connect you with the right people. Let's talk.

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Philipp Hainzl
Technology Services

Do you run your own biotechnology or medical technology business, and are you looking to implement a new development proposal? Through our involvement in the life sciences platform LISAvienna, we can assist you with the development of your idea and help you find potential cooperation partners among research institutions. I can also support if you're looking to lease lab spaces for your startup. Let's talk.

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Florian Hofer
Technology Services

As a circular economy and digital construction expert, I provide consultations to assist you with the implementation of your ideas, and will help you find cooperation partners among businesses and research institutions. Let's talk.

Sara Jovanovic
Technology Services

I assist the Technology Services Department with digital technology events and projects.

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Peter Kuen
Technology Services

Are you looking to develop an idea in production technology, process engineering, or mechanical engineering? I'll connect you with potential partners and assist you with comprehensive consultations for your development proposal. I also collaborate closely with EIT Manufacturing to give you access to their European innovation network. Let's talk.

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Lukas Lengauer
Technology Services ∣ Team Leader

Are you developing a technological solution that will contribute to greater ecological and social sustainability? I can support you with your development proposal. Let's talk.

Vanessa Martin-Gomboc
Technology Services

I support the Technology Services Department in organising workshops for school groups and for families with children in our Immersive Area.

Mariana Masiuk
Technology Services

I am responsible for budget controlling and manage European funding programmes (EFRE, Interreg, Horizon Europe) in the Technology Services Department to ensure that we continuously improve our services.

 

Kristina Maurer
Technology Services

As an expert for digital sustainability, data management, and digital humanism, I'll assist you with any questions concerning the implementation of your ideas and will support you in finding potential cooperation partners amongst businesses and research institutions. Let's talk.

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Bernhard Melmer
Technology Services

Are you a teacher looking for opportunities to inspire your pupils with new technologies and create interest for professions of the future? Do you want to support youth in gaining insights into research, innovation, and the latest Viennese technologies? I design and organise workshops for school children and the Future Education Award for prospective educators. Let's talk.

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Daniela Pieters
Technology Services

I am your contact person for cyber security, mobile computing, and diversity in IT. I'll assist you with consultations and use my expertise to help you implement your idea. Let's talk.

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Bernhard Schmid
Technology Services ∣ Team Leader

Is your business dealing with open source/open standards, cloud computing, or eGovernment topics? Drawing on my expertise, I provide consultations to support you with the implementation of your idea. Let's talk.

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Michael Schwantzer
Technology Services

Book a consultation with me if you're looking to implement a project involving the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 - including prototyping or additive manufacturing - and digitalisation. Let's talk.

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Agnes Sindelar
Technology Services

Do you need assistance with innovation topics related to mobility and logistics? I provide consultations and will support you in finding cooperation and development partners. Let's talk.

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Angelika Sterrer-Tobler
Technology Services

Are you looking for assistance for the implementation of your idea in the energy industry? Do you want to cooperate with other businesses in the sector? I can connect you with potential partners and am happy to assist you with consultations. Let's talk.

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Aleksandar Vrglevski
Technology Services

I am your contact person for all questions regarding blockchain and fintech. With my expertise, I'll assist you with the implementation of your idea and support you in finding potential cooperation partners amongst businesses and research institutions. Let's talk.

Sophie-Carolin Wagner
Technology Services

Drawing on my expertise, I'll assist you with consultations for your development proposal involving AI, visual computing, and quantum computing. I'll also support you in finding potential cooperation partners amongst businesses and research institutions. Let's talk.

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Manuela Winder
Technology Services

I am an expert in getting young people interested in science, research, and MINT professions. For this purpose, I design and organise workshops for schools and the Vienna Research Festival. Do you want to inspire enthusiasm for research and innovation among youth too? Let's talk.

Kristina Wrohlich, eine Frau mit dunklen Haaren und Brille
Kristina Wrohlich
Technology Services ∣ Team Leader

My job is to open up the world of research and innovation for young people in a playful manner. For this purpose, I develop workshops and events like the Vienna Research Festival. Do you want to inspire enthusiasm for research and innovation among youth too? Let's talk.

Consultations for the creative industries

Carina Dala
Creativity & Business

As a project coordinator, I manage a wide range of collaboration initiatives in the creative industries and help implement networking formats. As an expert in fashion, I provide consultations for new proposals and information on our funding opportunities.

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Alice Jacubasch
Creativity & Business

Drawing on my expertise in architecture, design, and fashion, I offer consultations for your projects, facilitate connections, and provide information about our funding opportunities. Additionally, I am responsible for our urban food focus and showcase the diverse contributions in the industry through collaboration initiatives. Are you planning a development proposal related to these topics? Let's talk.

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Cornelia Lein
Creativity & Business

As a project coordinator, I am involved in collaboration initiatives in the creative industries, with a particular focus on the interim use of vacant spaces. If you have inquiries about vacancies, I am here to offer consultations.
 

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John Marquart
Creativity & Business

As a project coordinator, I manage a diverse range of collaboration initiatives in the creative industries and help implement networking formats. 

Elisabeth Noever-Ginthör
Creativity & Business ∣ Head of Department

My team and I collaborate with and support businesses in the creative industries to further develop Vienna as a Creative Hub. Integrating the creative industries with other sectors is at the core of what we do, and our primary focus is on networking, knowledge transfer, and collaboration.

Andrea Pfeiffer
Creativity & Business

As a team assistant for the Creativity and Business Department, I support my colleagues in all administrative and organisational matters. I am responsible for budget controlling and ensure that our many partnerships run smoothly.

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Jutta Scheibelberger
Creativity & Business

As an expert in multimedia (including games) and the art market, I provide consultations on funding and am in charge of related events. To boost internationalisation in the creative industries, I develop networking formats and support you in your search for prospective collaboration partners. Do you have any questions regarding the creative competition Content Vienna? Let's talk.

Maria Szmit
Creativity & Business

My aim is to boost the visibility and connections of Vienna's creative industries on a national and international level. My focus is on multimedia and digital design. Do you have any questions regarding the creative competition Content Vienna? Let's talk. 

 

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Heinz Wolf
Creativity & Business

Drawing on my expertise in the music and film business, in media, and in publishing, I offer consultations for your projects, facilitate connections, and provide information about our funding opportunities. Are you intrigued by the dynamics between culture and technology, and are you planning a development proposal in these fields? Let's talk.

Consultations for international businesses looking to locate in Vienna

Zuzana Bedrichova
International Business

Are you looking to move your company from Czechia or Slovakia to Vienna, or do you want to found a business here? Then reach out to me. Let's meet.

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Christian Frey
International Business ∣ Head of Department

Let's talk Vienna.
My team and I are responsible for positioning and representing the City of Vienna as a business hub on the international stage. Are you looking to set up shop in Vienna? Are you an expat interested in living and working in Vienna? Then you've come to the right place! Let's meet.

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Nina Jakic
International Business

Do you want to locate your business in Vienna? I specialise in providing comprehensive support to businesses from the North American west coast, Latin America, Portugal, and Spain.
Contact me if you're planning to set up your business in Vienna. Let's meet.

Eva Johnson
International Business

Are you looking to move your company from Hungary to Vienna, or do you want to found a business here? Then contact me. Let's meet.

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Tsvetoslava Kapatsinova
International Business ∣ Team Lead

Are you looking to move your company from the CEE region to Vienna, or do you want to found a business here? Then contact me. Let's meet.

Nicoleta Retegan
International Business

Are you looking to move your company from Romania to Vienna, or do you want to found a business here? Then drop me a line. Let's meet.

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Jan Riepl
International Business

Is your company from Northern Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Benelux countries, Scandinavia, Africa, or Oceania, and are you looking to establish a presence in Vienna? Get in touch with me. I'll be happy to answer your questions to expedite the process of locating your business in Vienna.

Drazen Simicevic
International Business

If your company is from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, or Slovenia, and you are thinking of setting up shop in Vienna, I'm your contact person in Zagreb. Let's meet.

Nela Sljivljak
International Business

Are you exploring the possibility of establishing a Vienna branch for your business from the CEE region, the CIS, or Southeastern Europe? Contact me. I'll be happy to answer your questions to expedite the process of establishing your company's presence in Vienna.

 

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Petra Stadler
International Business

As an assistant in the International Business Department, I support my colleagues in all administrative and organisational matters.

Angel Velikov
International Business

Are you looking to move your company from Bulgaria to Vienna, or do you want to found a business here? Then get in touch with me. Let's meet.

Karin Zeltner, eine Frau mit braunen Haaren
Karin Zeltner
International Business ∣ Team Leader

Do you have questions about locating your business in Vienna? I specialise in providing comprehensive support to companies from the North American east coast and Brazil in their endeavour to set up shop in Vienna. Get in touch if you're looking to locate your business in Vienna. Let's meet.

Jennifer Xiaojun Zhang, eine Frau mit kurzen schwarzen Haaren
Xiaojun (Jennifer) Zhang
International Business

Is your company from Southeast Asia, and are you looking to set up a Vienna branch? Give me a call. I'll be happy to answer your questions to expedite the process of setting up your business in Vienna.

Consultations for expats, international professionals and executives

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Friedrich Bruckner
International Business

Are you a third country national with a job offer in Vienna, and do you need assistance to obtain the necessary residence and work permits? I have the expertise to assist you with your specific enquiries. Our consultations are confidential, independent, and cost-free. Feel free to contact me.

Cornelia Länger
International Business

Are you a third country national, and have you been offered a job in Vienna? Do you need assistance with your application for the required residence and work permits? Our consultations are confidential, independent, and cost-free. Feel free to get in touch with me. 

Bettina Litschauer
International Business

As a team assistant, I support my colleagues in various organisational matters and am responsible for the management of our events. Would you like to become a member of our Expat Club or are you interested in an Expat Centre event? I am here for you. Let's talk.

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Sidonia Mussner
International Business

Do you want to make sure that not only your company but also your family and you yourself feel at home in Vienna? From your registration in Vienna to your search for an apartment or schools and kindergartens, my consultations for your new start in Vienna cover all these aspects. Call me now to schedule a consultation.

Pia Oberbucher
International Business

As an assistant in the International Business Department, I support my colleagues in all administrative and organisational matters.

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Franziska Perl
International Business

Are you a third country national with a job offer in Vienna and need assistance with your application for a residence and work permit? I am at your service. Drawing on my expertise, I will assist you with your specific enquiries. Our consultations are confidential, independent, and cost-free. Let's meet.

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Katalin Sereny
International Business

Are you a third country national with a job offer in Vienna who needs assistance with applying for a residence and work permit? I am at your service. Drawing on my expertise, I will assist you with your specific enquiries. Our consultations are confidential, independent, and cost-free. Call me to schedule a consultation.

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Susanne Strohm
International Business ∣ Team Leader

Are you new to Vienna? Are you planning to accept a job, live and work here? I'm here to assist you with any questions you may have about your relocation and about getting started in Vienna. Get in touch with me.

Consultations on rental spaces and Vienna as a business location

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Thomas Berndt
Real Estate

If you're looking for lab spaces in Vienna, I'm the right contact person for you. As a project developer, I plan and coordinate the special feature properties of the Vienna Business Agency. Let's talk.

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Markus Galuska
Real Estate ∣ Team Lead

I plan and build commercial infrastructure in Vienna to ensure that your business has sufficient production, lab, and office spaces in special feature properties to choose from.

 

Ulrike Haumer
Real Estate

As a team assistant in the Real Estate Department, I support our project development team in the organisation and administration of the Vienna Business Agency's ongoing building projects.

 

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Cornelia Hejny
Real Estate

My role is to assist in the commercial and technical aspects of property management at the Vienna Business Agency and to look after our portfolio properties.

 

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Rainer Holzer
Real Estate ∣ Head of Department

Let's talk real estate.
Together with my team, I am responsible for the management and strategic development of our real estate portfolio. Our shared objective is to ensure that your business has sufficient space for its activities.

 

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Josef Hutter
Real Estate ∣ Team Lead

I am committed to developing the Vienna region for business activities and advocating for consideration of the factors business and work in the strategies and concepts of the City of Vienna.

 

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Irmgard Krebner
Real Estate

My role is to assist in the commercial aspects of property management at the Vienna Business Agency.

 

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Michael Kugler
Real Estate ∣ Team Lead

If you're on the lookout for modern office and vacant commercial spaces, I'm your contact person. I offer comprehensive consultations on work spaces in Vienna. Let's sit down together to find a solution that fits your needs. Let's talk.

 

Pia Kvasnicka
Real Estate

My role is to assist in the commercial aspects of property management at the Vienna Business Agency.

 

Florian Lontschar
Real Estate

In my role as a project developer, I plan industrial parks in Vienna for craft enterprises and production businesses. Let's talk.

 

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Patricia Madl
Real Estate

I am responsible for the real estate investment holdings of the Vienna Business Agency.

 

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Camilla Munksgaard
Real Estate

Are you looking for production or office spaces for your technology business? We're creating additional premises for you. The third building in the Technology Centre Seestadt, for which I am the responsible project developer, is currently under construction. Let's talk.

 

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Christiane Müller
Real Estate

I am the contact person for our facility service providers and property managers. As an asset manager, I look after our real estate.

 

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Melanie Paulsen
Real Estate

My job is to lay the groundwork for the development of commercial zones in the Vienna business hub. I am your contact person for questions regarding the further development of Seestadt Aspern.

 

Stephanie Rafenstein
Real Estate

My role is to assist in the analysis and development of business locations in Vienna.

 

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Christa Richter
Real Estate

Are you searching for office and commercial spaces in Vienna?
Then call me or drop me a line – I'm your contact person.

 

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Nadja Richter
Real Estate

I am the contact person for our facility service providers and property managers. As an asset manager, I look after our real estate.

 

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Jan Rosinski
Real Estate

I am the contact person for our facility service providers and property managers. As an asset manager, I look after our real estate.

 

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Christian Schemmel
Real Estate ∣ Team Lead

Are you looking for a new business location for your company in Vienna? As an expert in property management, I am  here to assist you and support you with any enquiries regarding the Vienna Business Agency's property portfolio.

 

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Roswitha Sommerer
Real Estate

As an assistant in the Real Estate Department, I support the team in organisational matters and take care of the department's office management.

 

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Rainer Speer
Real Estate ∣ Team Lead

As team lead for asset management, I have overall responsibility for the management and optimisation of the portfolio properties held by the Vienna Business Agency.

 

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Aleksandra Stankovic
Real Estate

I provide consultations to support you in your search for modern office and vacant commercial spaces in Vienna. Let's work together to find the perfect solution for your business. Let's talk.

 

Veronika Vollmann
Real Estate

I provide consultations to support you in your search for modern office and vacant commercial spaces in Vienna. Let's work together to find the perfect solution for your business. Let's talk.

 

Lennart Winzer
Real Estate

My role is to assist in the analysis and development of business locations in Vienna.

 

Career, HR, and organisational development

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Svetlana Dobricic
HR & Organisation

I am responsible for the Vienna Business Agency back office and for central procurement.

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Marion Enzi
HR & Organisation ∣ Team Leader

My role is to ensure smooth office operations at the Vienna Business Agency. In my role as assistant to the management, I also look after the needs of the Vienna Business Agency governing bodies.

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Eduardo Gomez
HR & Organisation

I handle all the courier errands for the Vienna Business Agency. Whenever you visit our premises for an event, I am the one who prepares the rooms.

Svetlana Jovanovic
HR & Organisation

As a housekeeper, I make sure that the Vienna Business Agency is always tidy and clean so that you can enjoy your visit with us.

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Julia Kniescheck
HR & Organisation ∣ Head of Department

Let's talk career. My team and I are responsible for all personnel and organisational development aspects and in charge of human resource management. A key focus of our work is to find new experts for the Vienna Business Agency team.

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Claudia Kratochvil
HR & Organisation

With my expertise, I am responsible for payroll accounting and human resources administration at the Vienna Business Agency.

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Sonya Klettner
HR & Organisation

I am responsible not only for the coordination and payroll cost accounting in our EU projects but also for supervising and implementing internal projects and processes.

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Julia Neumayer
HR & Organisation

Are you seeking a new job? As a recruiting and HR development specialist, I am on the lookout for new talents eager to share their expertise with us to drive the Vienna Business Agency forward. Let’s talk.

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Tamara Roth
HR & Organisation

In my role as an HR Department Assistant, I am responsible for my department's human resource administration, HR system supervision, and invoice management.

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Vesna Schramm
HR & Organisation

As facility manager, I am responsible for all  administration and maintenance duties at the Vienna Business Agency office location.

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Sanela Stepanovic
HR & Organisation

As a housekeeper, I make sure that the Vienna Business Agency is always tidy and clean so that you can enjoy your visit with us.

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Dieter Zabrana
HR & Organisation

My responsibility at the Vienna Business Agency is to provide project and policy management with a particular focus on organisational development.

Press, communication, and marketing

Theresa Allsopp
Communication & Marketing

I tell the world about the accomplishments of Vienna's business community by sharing inspiring stories about exceptional companies and providing comprehensive information about the services offered by the Vienna Business Agency.

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Lisa Auer
Communication & Marketing ∣ Team Leader

To us, it's important that Vienna businesses are quickly clued in to our offers and that the people of Vienna get to know their own business hub. I help to make that happen.

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Karin Bellmann
Communication & Marketing

My role is to help communicate the messages of the Vienna Business Agency to a wider public and ensure that your Vienna-based business is aware of our services – funding, consultations, events, and commercial rental spaces.

 

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Katrin Fahrner
Communication & Marketing

Drawing on my expertise, I communicate and market the services provided by the Vienna Business Agency and share stories about Vienna as a business hub on social networks.

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Selma Fetic
Communication & Marketing

I share stories about the Vienna business hub on social networks. My job is to bring Vienna-based companies into the international limelight and to provide information about the services offered by the Vienna Business Agency.

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Naomi Hunt
Communication & Marketing ∣ Team Leader

Our goal is to broadcast the success stories of Vienna's business community and the Vienna Business Agency to the entire world. I tell stories about noteworthy companies and provide information about all the services offered by the Vienna Business Agency.

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Uschi Kainz
Communications & Marketing ∣ Head of Department

As spokesperson of the Vienna Business Agency, I assist journalists with their enquiries. Together with my communication and marketing team, I work to ensure that businesses in Vienna are familiar with the services provided by the Vienna Business Agency and that Vienna is well positioned as a business hub on the world stage.

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Barbara Karall
Communication & Marketing

My role is to ensure visibility of the services offered by the Vienna Business Agency among businesses in Austria and internationally and to present the Vienna business hub to the world.

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Sandra Prost
Communication & marketing

As an assistant in the Communication & Marketing Department, I am responsible for administration and organisation.

Mario Rauter
Communication & Marketing ∣ Team Leader

Drawing on my know-how, I market the services offered by the Vienna Business Agency and the business hub of Vienna, both nationally and internationally.

Ioana Patricia Varga
Communication & Marketing

My goal is to share the successes achieved by the Vienna business hub internationally. This involves sharing stories about exceptional businesses in Vienna and providing information on all the services offered by the Vienna Business Agency.

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Karin Weinrother
Communication & Marketing

My job is to ensure that the messages of the Vienna Business Agency  reach a wider public. I make sure that businesses based in Vienna and all around the world are informed of the full range of services provided by the Vienna Business Agency – funding, consultations, events, and commercial rental spaces.

Complaince, data protection, and legal matters

Silvia Freisehner
Legal Department

I am responsible for the further development and adaptation of the Vienna Business Agency's compliance management system. With my expertise, I ensure that compliance requirements are adhered to in the company and also take care of advising and training employees on the topic of compliance.

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Harald Kudlich
Legal Department

As a lawyer, my job is to provide guidance, consultation, and support in legal matters and in the fulfilment of legal duties, especially when it comes to questions of lease and tenancy law. As the Vienna Business Agency's data protection officer, I serve as the point of contact for all questions and concerns related to personal data protection.

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Martin Pahr
Legal ∣ Head of Department

As chief compliance officer, I work with my team to ensure that the many different tasks of the Vienna Business Agency and its subsidiaries are implemented in conformity with applicable laws, directives, and other regulatory requirements.

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Herbert Pelikan
Legal Department

As a lawyer, my job is to provide guidance, consultation, and support in legal matters and in the fulfilment of legal duties, and to act as the point of contact for real estate-related questions and concerns.

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Helga Salzl
Legal Department

As a lawyer, my job is to provide guidance, consultation, and support in legal matters and in the fulfilment of legal duties, and to serve as the point of contact for procurement-related issues.

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Verena Stoy
Legal Department

As department assistant, I support our team of legal experts and take care of the department's office management.

Pius Timmerer
Legal Department

As a lawyer, I am involved in the supervision, counselling and support of legal issues and tasks and am the contact person for questions relating to state aid and subsidy law.

Finance and controlling

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Claudia Farnik
Finances & Controlling

My responsibilities include invoices, general accounting, and funding accounting for the Vienna Business Agency.

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Angela Gatterbauer-Danek
Finances & Controlling

I am responsible for drawing up the department budgets, releasing purchase orders, and managing cost accounts for the Vienna Business Agency.

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Eveline Grebien
Finances & Controlling

I am responsible for drawing up the department budgets, releasing purchase orders for our affiliated companies, and calculating real estate projects for the Vienna Business Agency.

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Roman Hainzl
Finances & Controlling

I am responsible for invoices, payment transactions, and handling property management notifications for the Vienna Business Agency.

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Michèle Kirchweger
Finances & Controlling

My responsibilities include account auditing and processing, and supporting our affiliated companies with their bookkeeping.

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Petra Lomosits
Finances & Controlling ∣ Head of Department

Together with my team, I am responsible for budget preparation, proper accounting, and cash management for the Vienna Business Agency and its affiliated companies.
 

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Christine Schönwälder
Finances & Controlling

I am a certified accountant at the Vienna Business Agency and handle the accounting and financial reporting for our affiliated companies.

IT

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Arnold Adamowitsch
IT

I manage our web services and contribute to software and web application projects.

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Benjamin Darling
IT

I make sure my colleagues have the technical equipment they require to contribute to your company's success, with my primary responsibility being our communication technology.

Herbert Fressl
IT

I am an IT administrator at the Vienna Business Agency and responsible for ensuring the stable and secure operation of our server systems and network.

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Mario Kamenko
IT

I'm an IT administrator at the Vienna Business Agency and responsible for ensuring the stable and secure operation of our server systems and network.

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Harald Richter
IT

I'm responsible for the operation and development of our customer relations management tool and also carry out tasks and projects related to other application development domains.

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Maria Schorn
IT

I am responsible for the organisation and administration of the IT Department. Part of my job is also to ensure that everyone at the Vienna Business Agency has the software, devices, access, and rights they need for their day-to-day work.

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Rüdiger Swoboda
IT ∣ Head of Department

My team and I are in charge of the Agency's information and communication technology. We are responsible for ensuring secure and stable IT operations and for the maintenance, development, and upgrade of IT systems and services.

Jakob Worster
IT

I am in charge of the digitalisation of work processes and the support, operation, and development of IT applications.

Works council

Executive management

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Alfried Braumann
Economic policy

As the responsible for all economic policy matters, I work with figures, data, and facts relating to Vienna as a business hub, and conduct target group surveys. As managing director of the joint initiative Vienna Region, my role is to assist with business location development in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.

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Birgit Hauser
Management Office

As Management Assistant, I handle organisational and administrative matters.

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Barbara Winter
Management Office

As Management Assistant, I handle organisational and administrative matters.