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How Gazprom Helps the Kremlin to Manipulate Austria
The Russian government uses the majority state-owned energy corporation Gazprom to exploit Europe's dependency on Russian natural gas, and Austria is no exception. Read how the Kremlin uses Gazprom to influence Austria.
March 8, 2022
Telekom Austria: Strategic Restructuring of Management and Supervisory Board
At Telekom Austria's Supervisory Board meeting, not only the change at the top of the company's Supervisory Board was sealed, but also the restructuring of the Management Board. Thomas Arnoldner (40), previously responsible for Sales & Services on the T-Systems Board of Management, replaces Alejandro Plater as Telekom Austria CEO. Economics lawyer Edith Hlawati takes over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board from Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer.
April 19, 2018
RHI AG / Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer appointed Chairman of the Management Board on an interim basis for three months, Management Board contract of BarbaraPotisk-Eibensteiner extended for five years
At its meeting of 26 June 2016, the Supervisory Board of RHI AG appointed current Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer as Chairman of the Management Board on an interim basis with immediate effect for a period of three months.
June 26, 2016
Succession: Difficult Search at ÖIAG
The search for a new director for the Austrian Industrial Holding proves difficult. In spite of the attractive job, many potential candidates rejected.
August 13, 2012
ÖIAG: Malanik to Succeed Beyrer?
In June, Markus Beyrer decided to leave the Austrian Industrial Holding (ÖIAG). The former management board member Malanik could succeed.
July 27, 2012
ÖIAG Looking for New Leader
After the resignation of Markus Beyrer, the Austrian publicly held ÖIAG (Austrian Industrial Holding) seeks for a new CEO.
July 5, 2012
Ruttenstorfer Enters Serbian Gazprom Subsidiary
The former CEO of Austrian OMV becomes a member of the supervisory board of the Serbian NIS.
May 9, 2012
Ruttenstorfer Enters RHI
The former OMV executive becomes supervisory board member at the Austrian RHI.
April 11, 2012
Ruttenstorfer leaves OMV
The longtime CEO of OMV, Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer will pass on his position to Gerhard Roiss on April 1.
March 31, 2011
Ruttenstorfer: "OMV Stays in Libya '
Despite unpredictable developments, Austrian OMV stays in Libya. Neither are there any changes planned in other Arab countries.
March 10, 2011
Libya: OMV Foresees no Shortages
The CEO of the Austrian OMV considers not to have underestimated the risks in Libya.
February 24, 2011
Strong Growth in Results for OMV
The Austrian energy company OMV records a strong increase in EBIT as well as profitability.
February 24, 2011
OMV: "Turkey as a Bridge for Oil and Gas Wells in the region"
The Austrian oil company, which has already invested € 2.0bn in Turkey, considers the location a starting point for the Middle East.
February 17, 2011
ÖIAG: Markus Beyrer is the New Chairman
The so far Secretary General of the Industriellenvereinigung (Industrial Federation), Markus Beyrer, is Peter Michaelis’s successor on the board of the ÖIAG.
February 2, 2011
Ruttenstorfer Acquitted
The trial against Ruttenstorfer, CEO of the Austrian oil company OMV took place yesterday. Ruttenstorfer had been charged for insider trading.
January 28, 2011
ÖIAG: Industrialist Beyrer is Favorite
In the discussion about the succession for the state holding company OIAG, the Secretary General of the IV (Federation of Austrian Industries), Markus Beyrer, is a favorite.
January 25, 2011
Ruttenstorfer Fine Confirmed
The fine imposed to the CEO of Austrian OMV, Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer, for market manipulation, remains standing.
January 22, 2011
New Charges against Ruttenstorfer
The chairman of Austria's OMV is accused of market manipulation because of an interview.
January 14, 2011
New Board Member at OMV
Supervisory Board of OMV: Manfred Leitner appointed to the OMV Executive Board with effect from April 1, 2011.
December 14, 2010
OMV: Operating Result of Over € 2.0bn Expected
The CEO of the Austrian oil group, Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer says: "2010 was a good year for OMV”.
December 10, 2010
Discussion over Insider Trading Among Austrian Leadership
Domestic insider trading regulations could be improved, imply top personalities of the Austrian economy. Radical proposals are also being made.
December 3, 2010
OMV CEO: Insider-process on January27
While the trial date for the CEO of OMV has already been set, many leading personalities express their trust in an open letter.
December 2, 2010
OMV Supervisory Board: Confirmation of Ruttenstorfer as CEO
Being accused to insider trading, the other members of the board as well as the supervisory board demonstrated to have confidence in CEO Dr. Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer.
November 25, 2010
OMV's Supervisory Board Supports CEO Ruttenstorfer
The allegations of insider trading made by the Financial Market Authority are uncomprehensible, says member of the supervisory board Norbert Zimmermann.
November 23, 2010
OMV Plans to Expand Further in Turkey
The Austrian oil and gas group is still assessing the best form of financing Petrol Ofisi. Further projects in Turkey are being evaluated.
November 22, 2010
Suspicion of Insider trading: Ruttenstorfer receives support
After the Vienna Public Prosecution's charges against OMV's CEO Ruttenstorfer, the latter now receives support. It is being said that he has merely been "clumsy".
November 18, 2010
Financing of OMV-Deal in Turkey Still Open
OMV leaves the financial markets still in the dark as to how it will cope with the acquisition.
October 25, 2010
OMV boss with possible prosecution
OMV CEO Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer maybe confronted with prosecution in the current proceedings against him as reported by Presse.
August 20, 2010