- Strategic positioning and representation of interests in the political and regulatory environment
- Established former Board Advisor Public Affairs Walter Reimann moves into retirement
- CEO Annette Mann: “I am pleased that we have been able to recruit Sofia Cantele for this challenging position and that her career path has brought her back to Austrian Airlines.”
Sofia Cantele is taking on the role of Board Advisor International & Government Affairs at Austrian Airlines with immediate effect. In her new role, Sofia Cantele will represent Austrian Airlines in political matters, analyse and evaluate regulatory developments, and advise the Executive Board on their impact on strategy, business development and competitiveness. In addition, she will serve as an important interface between the airline and political interest groups relevant to the industry at national and international level. She succeeds Walter Reimann, who is retiring after 37 years of service. Sofia Cantele will now continue his work as an established Board Advisor Public Affairs.
Sofia Cantele has over ten years of national and international experience in strategy, corporate and government affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement and project management. She began her career at Austrian Airlines, where she initially worked in the aviation policy department and then in human resources. In 2019, she moved into consulting, where she advised companies in various industries. Most recently, she worked for the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly Austria as Lead External & Governmental Affairs and in an international role in Corporate Affairs. Since 2023, she has held an honorary position at the Austrian Public Affairs Association (ÖPAV), where she co-chairs the Legislation Working Group and serves as a member of the extended board.
“I am pleased that we have been able to recruit Sofia Cantele for the demanding position of Board Advisor International & Government Affairs and that her career path has brought her back to Austrian Airlines after around ten years. I would like to thank Walter Reimann for his excellent work and valuable expertise over the past decades and wish him all the best for his well-deserved retirement“, says Austrian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Annette Mann.