Austrian-Russian Friendship Society to Appoint Richard Schenz as New President

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: December 22, 2015; 18:30 ♦ (Vindobona)

Dr. Richard Schenz has recently been appointed as new President of the Austrian-Russian Friendship Society (ORFG - Österreichisch-Russische Freundschaftsgesellschaft). He succeeds CEO Ludwig Scharinger who left office for health reasons. KR Sen.hc Richard Schenz is a Vice President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO). He was formerly CEO of OMV and Capital Markets Advisor to the Austrian Minister of Finance.

Richard Schenz appointed new President of the ORFG - Austrian-Russian Friendship Society / Picture: © ORFG Österreichisch-Russische Freundschaftsgesellschaft

ORFG President Dr. Schenz praised the work of the outgoing President.

"I wish Dr. Scharinger all the best for future endeavors and thank him very much for the great work in the past years. He leaves behind an excellent society and will always be welcome as a guest in our midst".

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