Personal details

Austrian
Born December 2, 1957 in Vienna, Austria
Married with one son

Political career

January 2007 - January 2010: Federal Minister for Science and Research
December 2008-January 2009: acting Federal Minister for Justice
2003-2007: Member of the Regional Government of Vienna
1996-2003: Member of Regional Parliament of Vienna

Professional career

1997-2003: Board Member, later CEO of Novomatic AG
1992-1997: Executive Director of the Austrian’s People Party Vienna
1989-1992: Managerial functions in different areas of Austrian industry
1987-1989: Secretary General of the Austrian Managers Association (Wirtschaftsforum der Führungskräfte)
1985.1987: Employee of the Federation of Austrian Industries

Education

1987: Graduated with a Doctorate in philosophy (University of Vienna)
1975: Graduated from high school

Languages

German: mother tongue
English: thorough knowledge