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CEOs Ranked for 2025: ORF Chief Weißmann Reigns Over Austria's Business Elite
Those who feature in Austria's media landscape often determine the country's discourse. The current CEO ranking by PR service provider APA-Comm for the period from October 2024 to September 2025 shows that a historic music event and shifts in sporting power have shaken up the ranking of the most prominent company bosses. While an old acquaintance triumphs at the top, the proportion of women in executive positions is struggling with a severe setback.
December 29, 2025
Austrian Airlines Reports Weaker Result Despite Passenger Growth
Austrian Airlines (AUA) was able to increase its passenger numbers, the number of flights, and revenue by five percent in 2024. Nevertheless, the airline recorded a significant decline in its adjusted operating result (Adjusted EBIT), which fell by 40 percent to EUR 76 million. The Lufthansa subsidiary explained this with special one-off effects such as strikes in the first quarter and high costs as a result of geopolitical developments.
March 6, 2025
Austrian Airlines Repays State Loan Ahead of Schedule
Austrian Airlines recently announced that it plans to repay the government loan granted in 2020 to bridge the COVID-19 pandemic by the end of 2022. This is possible due to the increasing number of passengers and a particularly profitable summer.
October 27, 2022
Austrian Airlines Finally Has a Female Chief Executive
Annette Mann has been chosen to be the next CEO of Austrian Airlines, succeeding Alexis von Hoensbroech. Ms. Mann will become the first female CEO of Austrian Airlines. Read more about her selection and her predecessor's departure.
December 20, 2021
