Vienna, Vienna, Austria
I am a General Counsel and executive leader who turns legal strategy into a business accelerator. I build legal functions that create clarity, reduce risk, and enable fast, confident decision‑making across international environments. My background spans energy infrastructure & construction, utilities, engineering, and large‑scale project business—yet my strength is being a true generalist. The structures I design work in any industry: scalable processes, strong governance, and pragmatic legal frameworks that support growth rather than slow it down. I bring deep expertise in business counseling, negotiation, risk assessment, and risk management. I help leadership teams navigate complexity, structure resilient deals, and align legal, compliance, and operations so they reinforce each other. I drive operational improvement, streamline workflows, and embed ethics, transparency, and accountability as non‑negotiable standards. High‑quality processes and strong governance aren’t overhead—they are multipliers of performance. My focus is always the same: build systems that last, empower teams, and ensure organizations operate with precision, integrity, and momentum.
In the position as General Counsel since October 2010 In my role as General Counsel at Powerlines Group, I have been pivotal in developing a robust legal organization from the ground up. I actively support all business divisions and subsidiaries on a wide range of legal matters, including Commercial Law, Contract Law, Corporate Law, and M&A. I implemented a resilient and reliable ethics and compliance organization to ensure adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements, and a durable data privacy management system to safeguard personal data and ensure regulatory compliance. My achievements include establishing a network of external legal counsels and creating standard contract forms to streamline operations, driving legal excellence, and supporting business objectives across the organization.
In this role at Powerlines Group, I led a team of 20 employees, including three in direct leadership, overseeing internal operations, quality & safety, and acting as General Counsel. I spearheaded special interdisciplinary projects like the efficiency enhancement program Power for Future and IT projects to optimize operational processes. Additionally, I led the development and implementation of a new safety and quality concept to ensure quality and safety standards were met. General Counsel: for activities/responsibilities see above
As the Managing Director of Powerlines Group subsidiaries in Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary, I led the management and assignment of linesmen to operational units, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project execution. By overseeing Powerlines subsidiaries, I implemented strategic decisions to drive growth and optimize performance, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
In my role as Deputy Head of Investment/Subsidiaries Management at Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien, I was responsible for leading a team of five employees in strategic investment management further strengthening industry knowledge in subsidiaries' business fields to intensify activities and improve transparency. I focused on optimizing communication between subsidiaries and decision-makers to minimize risks and enhance quality. Additionally, I represented ownership interests in various functions as a member of supervisory boards, advisory boards, and executive boards.
In my role as an Investment/Subsidiaries Manager at Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien in Vienna, I comprehensively managed the investment portfolio, supported subsidiaries in in legal, commercial, and strategic tasks, and led and participated in various M&A transactions. I successfully structured complex transactions, optimized processes, and achieved company growth through strategic initiatives.
In my role at BAWAG P.S.K. AG in Vienna, I specialized in Treasury - Structured Finance/Investmentbanking. I conducted legal analysis and review of capital market products, drafting and negotiating contract documents in English. I collaborated effectively to manage, secure, and refinance business beyond traditional loans. My expertise in Capital Market Law, Securities Law, and Banking Law enabled me to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively
In my role as a Lecturer at University Of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna, I had the opportunity to educate students on a wide range of legal topics including IT-Law, IP-Rights, Competition Law, and more. By delivering engaging lectures and developing course materials, I aimed to enhance students' understanding of complex legal concepts and prepare them for the challenges of the legal industry.
As an Associate at Abel & Abel Law Firm in Vienna, I autonomously supported and counseled clients in various legal fields, including Business Restructuring, Insolvency Law, Contract Law, Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, and IP-Law. My responsibilities included drafting contracts, legal opinions, analyses, and pleadings, as well as conducting negotiations in court and before administrative bodies, ensuring favorable resolutions. I successfully handled insolvency proceedings and achieved positive outcomes for clients.