Aline Russegger

Chief of Staff / Assistenz der Geschäftsleitung | Koordination, Governance & Projektmanagement

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

About

ABOUT ME (EN) I am a senior executive support professional with over 15 years of experience working closely with senior leadership in complex and international environments. I have worked closely with executive leadership on the successful establishment and ongoing development of organisational structures, contributing to strategic initiatives and ensuring clear governance and sound decision-making processes. My work is characterised by discretion, reliability and a strong sense of priorities. I act as a trusted interface between leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders, combining strategic perspective with pragmatic implementation. I bring a strong service-oriented mindset and extensive experience in working with diverse stakeholders, ensuring professionalism, responsiveness and a consistently high standard of delivery. I am particularly experienced in coordinating high-level matters, anticipating challenges and maintaining clarity and composure in dynamic and sensitive situations. Fluent in German, English, French and Spanish, I bring a strong international and intercultural perspective. I am motivated by roles that require trust, responsibility and sound professional judgement at senior level. — ÜBER MICH (DE) Ich bin eine erfahrene Stabsfunktion mit über 15 Jahren Tätigkeit in komplexen Organisationsumfeldern. In meinen bisherigen Funktionen habe ich zentrale Themen der Geschäftsführung inhaltlich und organisatorisch begleitet, operative Abläufe koordiniert sowie Projekte und Maßnahmen auf fachlich hohem Niveau konzipiert und umgesetzt. Ich agiere als zentrale Schnittstelle zwischen Geschäftsleitung, Fachbereichen und externen Stakeholdern und trage dazu bei, Prioritäten transparent zu machen und Entscheidungsprozesse effizient vorzubereiten. Auch in dynamischen Situationen behalte ich den Überblick, setze Themen zielgerichtet um und unterstütze Führungskräfte bei der Vorbereitung, Durchführung und Nachbereitung von Entscheidungs- und Abstimmungsterminen. Diskretion, Verlässlichkeit und ein professioneller Umgang mit sensiblen personalbezogenen und kommunikativen Themen sind für mich selbstverständlich. Ich arbeite eigenverantwortlich und vorausschauend, kommuniziere adressatengerecht auf allen Ebenen und bin verhandlungssicher in Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch und Spanisch. Zudem bringe ich Erfahrung in internationalen Arbeitskontexten mit.

Experience

  • Chief of Staff Stadler Austria at Stadler
    Dec 2022 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Played a key role in establishing Stadler Austria from its foundation in 2022, shaping the subsidiary from the outset and laying the foundation for governance frameworks, internal processes and operational workflows. Act as a close strategic and operational partner to the Managing Director, supporting prioritisation, decision-making and execution across the business. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, including the establishment of the Stadler Engineering Hub Vienna, in close cooperation with Group headquarters in Switzerland and external stakeholders. Serve as a central interface between local management, Group functions and key external partners, ensuring alignment, transparency and effective communication. Maintain close working relationships with project managers and project leadership to ensure alignment and timely escalation where required.

  • DO & CO AG (15 yrs 4 mos)
    • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
      Oct 2016 - Nov 2022 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      - Acted as a trusted senior support partner to the Chief Executive Officer across operational and strategic matters. - Served as the primary interface between the CEO and senior leadership across multiple business units. - Supported strategic initiatives and coordinated high-level meetings and international engagements. - Handled sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professional judgement.

    • Project Manager / UEFA Consultant
      Jan 2008 - Nov 2022 · 14 yrs 11 mos

      - Acted as a key liaison between UEFA, internal business units and external partners in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. - Delivered high-profile international events, including European Championships and UEFA Champions League Finals, for up to 10,000 guests. - Managed planning, execution and delivery under tight timelines, high public visibility and demanding quality standards. - Operated in highly regulated, security-sensitive and international settings, requiring precision, reliability and cultural awareness.

    • HR / Head of Hospitality Human Resources
      Aug 2007 - Nov 2013 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      - Led and managed an HR team of 12 employees in a high-volume event environment. - Held overall responsibility for staffing, deployment and personnel-related matters for national and international events. - Oversaw workforce planning and operations for events with up to 800 staff members.