Langenzersdorf, Lower Austria, Austria
Strategic leader, defense expert, and public sector innovator with more than 25 years of experience spanning military operations, defense policy, logistics, and cross-sector modernization. Currently serving as Deputy Head of the Material Management Department in the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence, I lead capability development, digital procurement transformation, and multilateral cooperation aligned with national, EU, and NATO frameworks. My professional path includes leadership in complex international operations—Afghanistan, Mali, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo—under NATO, EU, and UN mandates. In parallel, I’ve held high-level policy and planning roles, including Austria’s EU Council Presidency (EU18), NATO interoperability initiatives, and the modernization of strategic platforms such as LOGIS in BiH and the BBG e-Shop within Austria’s military network. I bring significant private sector experience from earlier leadership roles at Eaton, Schrack Technik, Ascom, and Schiebel, where I managed public safety technology, export markets, and defense-industry solutions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This dual-sector insight enables me to bridge institutional needs with industrial capability and innovation. Academically, I combine applied economics, business administration, and public procurement expertise. I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the Helmut-Schmidt University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, focusing on international procurement law, leadership, and administrative governance. I also hold an MBA and a Master’s in Applied Economics from the University of Klagenfurt, as well as an engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics from HTL Hollabrunn. My academic profile is complemented by specialized NATO training in operational planning, logistics, and PSYOPS. Decorated with national and international honors, I am driven by mission success, institutional resilience, and accountable leadership at the intersection of public service, defense, and strategic innovation.
Deputy Head of the Material Management Department in the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense
EUTM Mali was launched on 18 February 2013. EUTM Mali is mandated to assist the Malian Armed Forces in restoring their military capacity through of the provision of advice, education and training. It supports the Malian authorities to reach self-sustainable Malian Armed Forces capable of conducting military operations to restore Malian territorial integrity and reduce the threat posed by terrorist groups. In addition, EUTM Mali delivers military assistance to the G5 Sahel countries (Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad), and to their Joint Force. EUTM Mali is not be involved in combat operations.
The Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A, pronounced "see stick-uh") was a multinational, U.S. led, military organization during the War in Afghanistan. NATO Resolute Support Mission (RSM) As of 2019, the organization's missions were: Budget, account, and execute more than $50 billion in Afghanistan Security Force Funds across multiple fiscal years. Manage all foreign military sales for the Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF). Plan, budget, and execute all of the infrastructure projects in support of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. Train, Advise and Assist the Afghanistan government in these areas: Plan, Program, Budget, and Execute Transparency, Accountability, and Oversight Rule of Law Sustainment With the realignment of advisors toward establishing a Functionally-Based Security Force Assistance set in July 2014, DCOM-MAG/CSTC-A was recast as the Deputy Chief of Staff Security Assistance (DCOS SA)/CSTC-A. Along with the mission to budget, account, and execute more than $50 billion of Afghanistan Security Force Funds across multiple fiscal years, manage all foreign military sales for the Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF), and plan, budget, and execute all of the infrastructure projects in support of the ANDSF, DCOS SA/CSTC-A currently provides the TAA mission for four Essential Functions – EF1 (Plan, Program, Budget, and Execute), EF2 (Transparency, Accountability, and Oversight), EF3 (Rule of Law), and EF5 (Sustainment). DOD shut CSTC-A down in June 2021 and transferred many of its responsibilities to DOD’s newly created Defense Security Cooperation Management Office-Afghanistan (DSCMO-A).
Business Manager for the Division Public Safety in Austria and CEE New Business Development in the CEE with police, military, ambulance services and fire brigades with focus on special communication solutions and video surveillance systems such as airports and entire cities. Regional product management for the products of the ASCOM division Public Safety Ascom Austria Gesellschaft M.B.H. was founded in 1967. The Company's line of business includes the wholesale distribution of electronic parts and electronic communications equipment. In 1974, after its foundation in 1967, the company was taken over by the Swiss Autophon AG and traded under the name Autophon GmbH. 15 years later, following the merger of the Swiss companies Autophon, Hasler and Zellweger, the Ascom Group was founded and the name of the Austrian company was changed to Ascom Austria. As part of the sale of the Security Communication division by the Ascom Group in 2012, Ascom Austria was sold to the managing director, Mr. Peter Bernhofer, as part of a management buyout. The company is now called Com One Austria. The company has been privately owned in Austria since then and is continuing its successful path. Com One currently employs around 40 people and is active in the banking automation, security communication and passenger information systems segments. In addition to its headquarters in Vienna, Com One has offices in Linz, Graz and Budapest. Since the company was founded, Com One has succeeded in establishing itself as one of the key companies in Austria in the market segments it serves.
Export Manager responsible for the UK, Greece, Turkey, Scandinavia, South Africa incl. new business development and export sales. Product Management for products specific dedicated for the South African market (approbation), the UK market and Greece market The Schrack Technik Group is a leading technology company specialising in products and solutions for power and data distribution. Network technology, optimisation and safety of power, as well as security of data are the business priorities. Starting from Austria, a strong market presence has been achieved in Central Europe by establishing subsidiaries. The Schrack Technik Group is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and specialises in products and solutions for the power and information technology. The company offers its customers a complete range of products for safe, convenient and economical power distribution and energy use. Since the acquisition of Highspeed Cabling, the company also specialises in products and solutions for data networks.
Regional Sales Manager for Africa and the Middle East. Operative in charge for the Division Building Automation and responsible for the Middle East, Africa and parts of Western Europe. Project Management for the introduction of the X-pole products in the Middle East and South Africa
Turing the compulsory national military service crossed over into the one year volunteer programme for officers training in the Austrian Armed Forces. trained as Combat Engineer Officer and stayed on until the start of the summer semester in 2001. As studying and military live at the time was not possible at the time, I dropped out of service and transferred to the Miliz System in Austrian Armed Forces where I continued to serve until reactivated in 2009 (after University) by that time Cpt.
Compulsory National Military Service as Combat Engineer in the Austrian Armed Forces