Vienna, Vienna, Austria
In January 2017, the Mobile Manufacturers Forum (MMF) changed its name to Mobile & Wireless Forum (MWF). The name change reflects changes in the industry as well as the association’s scope. The Mobile & Wireless Forum (MWF) is an international association representing the world’s leading wireless communications equipment manufacturers on health and safety, accessibility and anti-counterfeiting issues. As Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) I am responsible for the operational and strategic management of MWF’s activities in the region, government advocacy, stakeholder relations and public communication on behalf of the industry.
As Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) I am responsible for the operational and strategic management of MWF’s activities in the region, government advocacy, stakeholder relations and public communication on behalf of the industry.
Member of Group of stakeholders on EMF (electromagnetic fields) (E02535) Policy Areas: Consumer; Public Health Mission: To build trust among stakeholders involved in the issue of EMF and health and to formulate recommendations on the management of this issue. These recommendations are expected to include policy recommendations at EU level but could also be specific recommendations to any of the involved stakeholders. Ultimately, the objective is to establish a constructive dialogue among the various stakeholders and to propose a path for the future that can be accepted by all parties to reduce public and business concerns. Task: Assist the Commission in the preparation of legislation or in policy definition. Provides expertise to the Commission when drafting of implementing measures, i.e. before the Commission submits these draft measures to a comitology committee.
As Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) I am responsible for the operational and strategic management of MMF’s activities in the region, government advocacy, stakeholder relations and public communication on behalf of the industry.
The Austrian industry association 'Forum Mobilkommunikation' serves as a platform for dialogue and information. The organisation provides the general public, media and government institutions with science-based information about mobile phone technology, the rollout of mobile networks, environment, health and sustainability issues.
As Member of the Austrian federal parliament from 1990 to 1999, I focused on infrastructure issues, telecommunication and environment, in particular on renewable energy resources.