CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech
Alexis von Hoensbroech was born on 3 October 1970 in Cologne.
He studied physics at the University of Bonn before obtaining a doctorate in an astrophysics-related subject at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy. Between 1999 and 2005, he worked at management consultancy company The Boston Consulting Group in Munich and Tokyo, most recently as a Project Manager. His customers were primarily from the airline industry. In 2005, Dr Alexis von Hoensbroech moved to Lufthansa, taking on responsibility for the Strategy & Subsidiaries division of Lufthansa Passage. In 2009, he was named "Project Manager for Airline Integration Management", where he was responsible for the integration of various airlines, such as Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines, into the Lufthansa Group. From July 2010, the Manager has been "Head of Commercial Frankfurt" for Lufthansa Passage and responsible for network management, revenue management and commercial business management at the airline's biggest hub. On 1 December 2014, he moved to Lufthansa Cargo AG, serving on its Executive Board as CCO.
Since August 1, 2018 von Hoensbroech has been a Member of the Management Board of Austrian Airlines as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He holds management responsibility for the following divisions: Flight Operations, Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Human Resources, Business Development & Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications as well as Legal Affairs and Internal Audit.
CCO Andreas Otto
Andreas Otto was born in Mettmann near Düsseldorf on October 9, 1962.
After concluding his training as a bank clerk, he began studying business administration at the University of Cologne in 1985. During his studies he was granted a scholarship within the context of the International Management program in Stockholm. After completing various internships in London, Paris and New York, Otto graduated with a Masters Degree in Business Administration in 1991 and his PhD in 1994. In 1994 Otto also began working as Project Manager Logistics at Rhenus AG & Co. KG in Dortmund. After being named Managing Director of Rhenus Office Systems GmbH in the year 1996, he became Sales Manager of Rhenus AG & Co. KG two years later. In 1999 he assumed the position of Deputy Member of the Management Board of the logistics service provider with responsibility for marketing and sales. On March 13, 2000, he moved to Lufthansa Cargo AG, serving on its Executive Board. In addition to coordinating global sales and handling, Otto was also in charge of margin management, product management, the future project eCargo as well as Global Network and Sales Steering.
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Andreas Otto has been on the Management Board since October 1, 2014 with responsibility for the commercial management of Austrian Airlines AG based in Vienna. His responsibilities include International & Aeropolitical Affairs, Project & IT-Services, Network & Revenue Management, Sales as well as Product Management & Marketing.
CFO Wolfgang Jani
Wolfgang Jani was born on May 15, 1976 in the district of Oberwart in Burgenland, Austria.
After concluding his studies in economics at the Vienna University, Wolfgang Jani began his professional career in the year 2000 as a controller for Schindler Austria, where he worked his way up to the position of CFO in 2007. In 2011, he continued with Schindler as Vice President & CFO of Schindler USA, moving to Morristown, New Jersey. In 2013 he returned to Europe and was named CFO of Schindler Germany. He also assumed responsibility as Area Manager for the Baltics in 2017.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Wolfgang Jani has been a Member of the Management Board of Austrian Airlines since April 16, 2018. He holds management responsibility for the following divisions: Controlling & Risk management, Accounting & Taxation, Procurement and Infrastructure, Treasury and Aircraft Asset Management.