Wolfgang Posch
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
Head of Chair & Department of Economic and Business Management
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Career
- Since 2021: Chair of Economics and Business Management, Montan University Leoben
- Head of Chair & Department Economics and Business Management (WBW)
- Research focus: Increasing corporate value through energy and asset management, resource management and data analytics
- 2006 - 2021: OMV Exploration & Production GmbH, Vienna
- 2017-2021 Group Chief Economist for Upstream: OMV-wide functional responsibility for upstream economics
- 2011-2017 Head of Economics: reorganization, expansion and management of the economics department
- 2006-2011 Head of Strategic Management: development and management of the department "Strategic Management"
- 2010: Venia Docendi in Industrial Management, University of Leoben
- Topic of Habilitation: "Industrial Energy Management"
- 2003 - 2006: Institute of Economics and Business Management, University of Leoben
- Senior Researcher: research, teaching, project management
- Development and management of the research area "Operational Energy Management"
- Co-Founder and Co-Organizer of the conference series "Sustainability Management for Industries" (SMI) and Co-Editor of the conference proceedings
- 1997 - 2003: Management Consulting
- Arthur D. Little, marchFIRST, Accenture
- Project manager with a focus on strategy and organization for energy supply companies (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, USA)
- from 2001 co-responsible for the Austrian energy supply market at Accenture
- 1997: Completion of Post-Graduate Studies
- "Business, Law and Economics" at University of Technology Graz and Karl-Franzens-University Graz
- 1996: Doctorate in Mining Sciences
- Topic of the Dissertation: "Strategic reorientation of a municipal energy supply company"
- 1996: Sacramento Municipal Utilities, California, USA
- Four-month project: Marketing concept for power quality services
- 1994: Diploma Program in Polymer Engineering, Montan University Leoben
- 1989: Completion of military service
- 1988: High-School Certificate at the Bundesrealgymnasium Graz
Teaching and publications
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Florian Dutzler
MSc | University Assistant
At the chair since October 2024
+43 (0) 3842 402 6006
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Career
- since 2024: University Assistent at the chair WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 2022 - 2024: MA, Digital Business Innovation & Transformation (IMC Krems)
- 2022 - 2023: OMV Austria (Controlling Manager / Head of Operative Controlling)
- 2018 - 2022: OMV Upstream (Senior Project Manager Finance/Economics, Senior Project Manager SAP S/4 HANA)
- 2017 - 2018: Project Manager Business Development / M&A, GATX Rail
- 2012 - 2017: OMV Upstream (Financial Controlling, Business Analyst, Economics, Planning & Performance Manager)
- 2009: Exchange Semester at University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- 2009 - 2013: MSc, International Business Administration, University of Vienna
- 2007 - 2012: Various Internships at WKO Lisbon, OMV Group, Raiffeisen Invest AG, Embassy Peru, Hiab Chile, Miba Group
- 2006 - 2009: BA, International Management, FH Joanneum Graz
Publications
Gerald Feichtinger
Mag. et Dr. rer. soc. oec. | Senior Scientist
At the chair since October 2022
+43 (0) 3842 402 6012
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Career
- since 2022: Senior Scientist at the Chair of WBW, Montanuniversität Leoben
- Senior Economist, Austrian Institute of Economic Research, Vienna
- Business Area Manager & Business Development, Know-Center GmbH, Graz
- Doctorate (Dr. rer.soc.oec.), Economics, University of Graz
- Research Associate, Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation, Graz University of Technology
- Software implementation, Knapp Logistik Automation GmbH, Hart/Graz
- HTBLA Kaindorf/Sulm, focus on IT & organization
Awards
- Austrian Energy Award (2018)
Continuing Education
Teaching
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Publications
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Clara Kopeinig
Dipl.-Ing. | Universitätsassistent
At the chair since January 2025
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Career
- since 2025: University Assistant at the Chair of WBW, Montanuniversität Leoben
- 2024: Master’s Degree - Industrial Management and Business Administration, Montan University Leoben
- 2024 Student Assisant - Geoenergy Production Engineering, Montan University Leoben
- 2023 Bachelor’s Degree - Petroleum Engineering, Montan University Leoben
- 2022-2023 Mercedes Benz G GmbH - Software and Component Development
- 2020 Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Technology – Quality Management
- 2015 High School Certificate - ORG Grazer Schulschwestern
Daniel Mark
Dipl.-Ing. | University Assistant
At the chair since January 2024
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Career
- since 2024: Research assistant at the Chair of WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 2023 - 2024: CAS General Management, University of St. Gallen (Switzerland)
- 2022 - 2024: Master's degree program IMBA (Industrial Management and Business Administration) at the Montan University Leoben
- 2021 - 2022: Plant Tour Manager, voestalpine AG (Leoben-Donawitz)
- 2015 - 2022: Bachelor's Degree International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering at the Montan University Leoben
- 2009 - 2014: HTL Fulpmes, specializing in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Plastics Technology and Product Development
Publications
Nikolaos Poulios
PhD | University assistant
At the chair since November 2022
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Career
- since 2022: University assistant at the Chair of WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 2022: Doctorate (PhD) in Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Division of Mathematics and Computer Science, Greece; Title of the Dissertation: "On the Stability of Random Matrices".
- 2016: MSc, Applied Mathematical Sciences, Probabilities and Statistics, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece. Master Thesis: "Multidimensional Scaling in Multivariable Statistical Analysis".
- 2010: BSc, Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece.
Teaching
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Publications
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Daniel Schlar
Dipl.-Ing. | University assistant
At the chair since October 2022
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Career
- 2022 - 2023: CAS General Management, University of St. Gallen (Switzerland)
- since 2022: University assistant at the Chair of WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 2021 - 2022: Master's degree in Industrial Management and Business Administration, Montan University Leoben
- 2021 - 2022: Master's degree International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montan University Leoben
- 2017 - 2022: Calibration and Development Engineer, AVL List GmbH, Headquarter Graz
- 2016 - 2017: Technical project staff, 3G Gruppe Geotechnik Graz ZT GmbH (Koralm Tunnel KAT2 project)
- 2015 - 2021: Bachelor's degree International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montan University Leoben
- 2013 - 2014: Technical project staff, Peter Mandl ZT GmbH, Graz
Teaching
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Publications
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Franz Siegmeth
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont. MBA | Senior Lecturer
At the chair since October 2014
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Career
- 2024: Doctorate (Dr. mont.) at the Chair of WBW, Montanuniversität Leoben
- since 12/2014: Senior Lecturer at the Chair of WBW, Montanuniversität Leoben
- 2014: Research assistant at the Chair of WBW, Montanuniversität Leoben
- 2013 - 2014: Global Executive MBA, WU Executive Academy Vienna, C.S.M. in Minneapolis (USA)
- 2012 - 2013: Senior Drilling Engineer, OMV AG, Gänserndorf and Vienna
- 2011 - 2012: Staff Drilling Engineer, AGR Group (Aberdeen, Great Britain)
- 2009 - 2011: Drilling Engineer for International Coordination, Maersk Olie og Gas A/S (Copenhagen, DK)
- 2008 - 2009: Commercial Analyst Downstream, Rohöl-Aufsuchungs AG, Vienna
- 2005 - 2008: Drilling Engineer, Rohöl-Aufsuchungs AG, Gampern
- 2003 - 2004: MSc Hydrocarbon Enterprise, University of Aberdeen (Great Britain)
- 1999 - 2005: Diploma program ISP Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben
- 1995 - 1997: Foreman for electrical engineering, WIFI Klagenfurt
- 1989 - 1998: Industrial electrician & machine fitter, energy industry & utility sector (AUT, D, I, SLO)
- 1989 - 1994: Completed apprenticeship as an industrial electrician and machine fitter, ÖDK AG
Teaching
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Publications
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Leonita Delijaj
Apprenticeship as an Office Clerk
At the chair since February 2024
+43 (0) 3842 402 6009
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Career
- since 2024: Chair of WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 2023 Office Management SystemCert
- Business School Bruck an der Mur
Fields of Activity
- Office-Management
- Administrative Support in Teaching, Theses, Dissertations, Projects
- Resource Management, Financial Management
- Course Coordination, Examination Administration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Library Administration, Archive
- Homepage Administration
Manfred Hawranek
IT, Organization, Marketing
At the chair since November 2001
+43 (0) 3842 402 6007
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Career
- since 2001: Chair of WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 1999 - 2001: Central IT Services, Montan University Leoben
- 1992 - 1999: Bürotechnik H. Feichter GmbH (Leoben)
- 1990 - 1992: Computer Science Academy (Salzburg)
- 1989 - 1990: Military Service
- 1989: High School Diploma (Bundesrealgymnasium Leoben)
Fields of Activity
- IT Infrastructure: Planning and ongoing Support
- Project Support in IT Matters
- Development HCL Notes Applications
- Marketing, Layout, Graphic Design
Kerstin Raidl
(on maternity leave)
Office Management
At the chair since June 2016
+43 (0) 3842 402 6001
Career
- since 2016: Chair of WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 2004 - 2016: RHI AG, Veitsch
- Business School Mürzzuschlag
Fields of Activity
- Head of Office Management
- Administrative Support in Teaching, Theses, Dissertations, Projects
- Resource Management, Financial Management
- Course Coordination, Examination Administration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Library Administration, Archive
Barbara Schaffer
Office Management
At the chair since March 2024
+43 (0) 3842 402 6001
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Career
- since 2024: Chair WBW, Montan University Leoben
- 2020 - 2023: Bachelor's Degree in Energy, Environmental & Mobility Management, FH Joanneum Kapfenberg
- 2018 - 2019: Dispatcher / Planer in Supply Chain Management, RHI Magnesita
- 2008 - 2018: Clerk in Purchasing, Brigl & Bergmeister GmbH
- 2010 - 2014: Apprenticeship with high school diploma in cooperation with BFI & WIFI
- 2008 - 2012: Apprenticeship as an industrial clerk, Brigl & Bergmeister GmbH
Fields of Activity
- Head of Office Management
- Administrative Support in Teaching, Theses, Dissertations, Projects
- Resource Management, Financial Management
- Course Coordination, Examination Administration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Library Administration, Archive
Hubert Biedermann
em. Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
+43 (0) 3842 402 6003
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Career
- 2003-2021: Head of Department WBW
- 2003-2011: Vice Rector of the Montan University Leoben (Controlling and Finance)
- 1996-2000: Vice Rector of the Montan University Leoben (Budgeting, Resources, Controlling)
- 1995-2021: Head of Chair WBW
- 1993-1995: Visiting Professor at the University of Innsbruck
- 1990-1993: Head of Business Administration at Montanwerke Brixlegg
- 1990: Award "Hans Malzacher Preis"
- 1988-1989: Habilitation in the field of Industrial Management
- 1983: Doctorate Dr. mont.
- 1980-1990: University Assistant at the Institute WBW
- 1979: Graduation Diploma Program Dipl.-Ing.
- 1972-1979: Stays abroad in Sweden and Germany (Siemens, AEG)
- 1973-1979: Diploma Program Metallurgy at the Montan University Leoben
- 1972: Technical High School (HTL) for Electrical Engineering
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Study Assistance
- Time Frame
20 hours per week (2 study assistants of 10 hours each are also possible) - Payment
EUR 960,80 per month (gross) - Attendance
Generally flexible, own time management possible - Activities
Support in teaching and the WBW research areas - Employment
Contract for 4 months each: march 1st to june 30th or october 1st to january 31st
Tutorial
- Time Frame
2 semester hours per week (approx. 30-40 hours per semester) - Payment
EUR 72,60 per semester hour (gross) - Attendance
Usually flexible, own time management possible - Activities
Support in teaching and research - Employment
Contract for 4 months each: march 1st to june 30th or october 1st to january 31st
- Gall Ignaz, Dipl.-Ing.
Partner and Managing Director
Dilg-Haeusler-Schindelmann PatentanwaltsgmbH, D-80636 Munich
Course "Intellectual Property Basics & Rights"
- Hafellner Martin, Dr. mont.
Head of Supplier Quality Assurance and Development
Samsung SDI Battery Systems GmbH, A-8141 Zettling
Course "Safety Management and Evaluation"
- Hausenblas Erika, Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Universitäty Professor, Head of Chair
Chair of Applied Mathematics, Montan University, A-8700 Leoben
Course "Safety Management and Evaluation"
- Hendling Daniel
Independent Consultant & Trainer, A-1160 Vienna
Course "Project Management"
- Huber Cornelia
Head of ICT
Mayer & Co Beschläge GmbH, A-5020 Salzburg
Course "Corporate Information Services - Business Cases"
- Jantschgi Jürgen, Dipl.-Ing.
Managing Director
Jantschgi Consulting & Research, A-9400 Wolfsberg
Course "Technology and Innovation Management"
- Langanger Helmut, Mag. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
Management Consultant, former Member of the Executive Board of OMV AG
Course "Entrepreneurship in Oil and Gas Industry - Special Topics"
- Mayer Laurenz
Head of Compensation & Benefits / HR Business Partner
Kwizda Holding GmbH
Course "Human Resource Management"
- Müller Claudia, Ass.-Prof. Dr.
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Business Administration, University of Innsbruck, A-6020 Innsbruck
Course "Finance for Managers"
- Pirstner-Ebner Renate, Mag. Dr.
Institute for Public Law and Political Science, University of Graz, A-8010 Graz
Course "Energy Law"
- Schrank Franz, Univ.-Prof. Dr.
University Professor and Head of Institute (retired)
Course "Labor Law and Fundamentals of Social Law"
- Tschiggerl Karin, Mag.
Sustainable Strategy & Implementation Manager
Christof Industries Global GmbH, A-8051 Graz
Course "Technology and Innovation Management"
- Zechner Martin, MBA
Strategy Consultant / Managing Director
Zechner & Partner GmbH, A-8010 Graz
Course "Corporate Communication"
- Zsifkovits Helmut, Univ.-Prof. Dr.
University Professor, Head of Chair
Chair of Industrial Logistics, Montan University, A-8700 Leoben
Course "Logistics in Process Industries"
