Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> February 8, 1999

Herbert Bammer – Austrian Airlines (auav.vi)

Dr. HERBERT BAMMER is the President of Austrian Airlines AG. Dr. Bammer studied Law at Vienna University and graduated with a Doctor's degree in 1963. Dr. Bammer joined Austrian Airlines in 1965 in the Sales department, and subsequently became Head of Department for External Affairs, Secretary General, Executive Vice President Economics and Finance, Executive Vice President Commercial, Member of Management Board responsible for Marketing and Sales, and in 1993 was promoted to President. Dr. Bammer also served as Chairman of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Profile
TWST: First, give us a background summary on Austrian Airlines, enough

information to put us into context, what you see as your company and

what you see as your business today?

Dr. Bammer: