Managing Directors in Austria
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Andreas Z.
Last position:
Founder & Owner at AZentron Solutions
- Interim management: Temporary leadership in supply chain, logistics, and operations - including budget, investment, and personnel responsibility.
- Project management: Steering infrastructure, construction, and automation projects as well as transformation and digitalization programs.
- Supply chain consulting: End-to-end strategies, network and site planning, intralogistics, and automation - from international corporations to regional SMEs.
- Process and organizational development: Optimization of workflows, systems, and control logic; building KPIs and reporting structures.
- Executive mentoring: Supporting leaders in growth, change, and crisis situations.
Karl F.
Last position:
Managing Director at ONECEPT GmbH
Robert K.
Last position:
Enterprise Architecture and Overall Transition Lead — UK National Lottery, 4th Licence at Scientific Games International GmbH
Owned the end-to-end architecture and the transition for the fourth licence period of the UK National Lottery: a complete technology stack replacement delivered against a hard regulatory deadline. Produced the end-to-end high-level architecture that served as the delivery baseline for the replacement of all major IT service components including infrastructure
Target architecture across two geo-redundant UK data centres: multiple VMware ESX clusters, OpenShift, MS SQL Server clusters, Oracle Exadata, integrated with AWS-hosted components and a retailer WAN over VSAT, DSL and LTE
Business continuity concept and geo-redundant high availability design
Review and approval authority over all low-level designs, application and infrastructure: network security, Oracle RAC, VMware, OpenShift, SQL clustering, geo-redundancy
Designed and implemented full hardware and network separation between test environments and staging/production
SME for third-party security audits against CIS benchmarks and NIST standards: preparation, execution, findings analysis, remediation prioritisation
Delivered software deployment to 45,000 retail terminals with minimal downtime, plus data migration from the incumbent end-to-end landscape to the new architecture
Transitioned 45,000 POS terminals and 19 million online players on time with no critical incidents
Owned the integrated transition plan for the full replacement of the lottery technology stack: work packages, milestones, dependencies and critical path across parallel technical sub-projects
Central organisational interface between internal IT leads, technical workstream leads, multiple external vendors and client executive stakeholders
Planned and led migration and cutover of live, regulated national infrastructure, including 80+ bare metal servers running VMware ESX, Microsoft VMs across several Active Directory domains, Linux VMs, OpenShift on Linux, 2 SANs, 2 Oracle Exadata systems, AWS components and a retailer WAN
Ran 4 full cutover dress rehearsals ahead of the 2 major go-live releases
Governed all changes through the ITIL change process and CAB; ran risk, issue and escalation management with regular status reporting to the Program Director and client's CTO
Onboarded the internal cyber security team and acted as architecture SME in pre-deployment security audits for client and internal security teams, including prioritisation and remediation of findings
Joined the programme as Enterprise Architecture Lead from May to September 2022, gaining detailed knowledge of the target infrastructure before taking overall delivery responsibility; after go-live, supported the delivery teams through the warranty phase
Sabine K.
Last position:
Managing Partner and Shareholder at exenio Holding GmbH
Management and shareholder role in the area of investment management.
Gabriele B.
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at PaiperOne GmbH
- Main tasks and responsibilities: development, acquisition, sales, consulting, and controlling
- Area of work or industry: Software as a Service in AI compliance and consulting
Selection of client projects:
- Creation and operation of an AI governance platform, including training content on the use of AI in companies
- Design, setup, and operation of the ISO 42001 management system at PaiperOne with certification by TĂśV
- Auditor according to ISO 17024 at Austrian Standards for the "AI Manager"
- AI training for staff of two Austrian publishing groups
- AI training for the management level at the State of Lower Austria
- AI strategy workshop for a municipality in Styria and a municipality in Salzburg
- AI workshops for the House of Digitalization in Tulln
- AI training for municipalities at KDZ
- Delivery of training on "Certified AI Compliance Officer" at the Academy for Internal Audit
- Organizational consulting on AI governance at Ă–GK
- Project support for the "homepage chatbot" at öbv
- Certification exams at Austrian Standards
Christian T.
Last position:
Project Management / Program Management at Energy company, AT
- NIS2/IT-OT infrastructure project for network and firewall: PoC, roll-out, and blueprint
- Coordination of IT, OT/operations, information security, business units, and external suppliers
- Risk and escalation management
- Direct evidence of security, multi-vendor delivery, and operational context.
Axel M.
Last position:
Interim HR Lead Transformation – International E-Commerce & Logistics Environment at Inpact HR (Interim Management)
- Organizational Design: Strategic realignment of the organizational structure to increase operational excellence and prepare for a scaled shared service model.
- Tech-Driven HR Transformation: Supporting process optimization through the integration of modern automation solutions and AI-powered tools to increase efficiency in workforce management.
- Strategic Change & Rightsizing: Design of a change-management framework to align personnel resources with a new, centralized steering model.
André L.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at lesswork Productivity Solutions e.U.
- Design and deploy production multilingual AI voice-agent solutions for customer service, lead capture, after-hours support and front-office automation use cases.
- Delivered three client implementations spanning Europe, Asia and North America, including multilingual support, sales/lead-capture and privacy-sensitive intake workflows.
- Translate business requirements into conversation flows, prompt architecture, knowledge grounding, fallback and handoff logic, guardrails, consent gates and structured data capture; production support deployments include knowledge bases of approximately 1,000 grounded Q&A entries per language.
- Build scenario-based evaluation and regression QA covering normal flows, edge cases, failure modes, handoff behaviour and acceptance criteria; coordinate fixes through production readiness and rollout.
- Work hands-on across Retell, ElevenLabs Agents, Twilio, Supabase/PostgreSQL, Vercel, APIs/webhooks and CRM workflows; lead discovery, demos, solution shaping and cross-functional delivery.
Sector: AI voice automation / customer workflow design
Sven S.
Last position:
Managing Director | Interim CFO & Finance AI
Commercial support for a property developer undergoing restructuring — financial management, transparency and reliable decision-making foundations. In parallel: AI mandates for an international cinema group (HR, energy technology) and an international construction group (consolidation, company valuation); additionally, auditing. Business consulting trade license (WKO).
Daniel A.
Last position:
Solution Architect and Fullstack Developer at IoT Sensor Data Processing and Evaluation
- Develop a concept for the analysis of sensor data.
- Assess implementation options, products, and pricing in Azure.
- Present and advocate the solution concept to the client.
- Implement an ETL pipeline for processing sensor data.
- Integrate BI solutions with the data repository.
- Provide documentation and support for end users.
Emre H.
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at SIWA Online GmbH
- Planning and implementation of IT infrastructures for clients
- Automating deployments with AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK
- Monitoring and optimizing cloud environments and the entire IT infrastructure
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting infrastructure issues
- Collaborating with development teams on CI/CD processes
Wolfgang F.
Last position:
AI Driving License Trainer at KI-Trainer WIFI Wien
Rafał B.
Last position:
General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team at Sennder Deutschland GmbH
- Developed and executed a comprehensive strategy for market expansion in Germany, driving revenue growth and profit. Increased Gross Profit (GP) by +330% and productivity by +22% over 2 years.
- Led a cross-functional team of 13 managers with 90+ employees while managing a portfolio of 250+ customers with €85 M in revenue.
- Cultivated a performance-driven and disciplined profit culture, emphasizing operational success, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and managed budgets effectively to enhance financial performance and ensure optimal resource allocation, holding full P&L responsibility.
- Spearheaded operations and led sales, account management, carrier management, and quality management teams, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, competitiveness, and accountability.
- Provided strategic leadership and direction to a high-performance team, overseeing all aspects of team management, including recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation and offboarding.
- Directly contributed to the strategic development and implementation of group activities as a core member of the corporate strategy team, actively shaping and executing initiatives to drive overall business growth and alignment across the organization.
Anja F.
Last position:
IT Support DocuWare at Hanse Merkur
- Comprehensive requirements management, system analysis, data modeling, and architecture development
- Implementation of requirements in DocuWare
Albert S.
Last position:
Managing Director & Owner at Metatron Industrial Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for strategy, technological development, and execution in industrial plant engineering — with a focus on extrusion technology and AI-driven process optimization
- Freelance project execution for international clients (e.g. BĂĽhler, Enercon, Bayer, Elanco)
- Development of proprietary AI-powered software solutions for production control and environmental technologies
- International project leadership for clients in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries; active involvement in building deep-tech start-ups and selective investments in Industry 4.0, cleantech, and AI manufacturing
- Details see attachment “Albert_Schiller_References_Industrial_Projects”
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Managing Directors statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.8 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Managing Directors in Austria
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 6 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Managing Directors experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (74%)
- Professional Services (53%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Education (35%)
- Government and Administration (30%)
- Telecommunication (30%)
- Retail (28%)
- Energy (26%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they lead
A Managing Director sets direction and makes sure the business moves. This role covers strategy, budget ownership, team leadership, stakeholder management, and accountability for results. In smaller firms, the title may overlap with CEO, general manager, or Geschäftsführer; in practice, companies need someone who can take command and keep operations aligned.
Typical deliverables
- A clear business plan or recovery plan
- P&L and budget oversight with regular reporting
- Leadership for sales, operations, finance, and people
- Investor, board, or owner updates
- Decisions on structure, priorities, and execution
Strong Managing Directors do more than advise. They translate goals into action, remove blockers, and keep teams focused on the next decision that matters.
Core skills
A good Managing Director combines commercial judgment with calm leadership. They need to read numbers, negotiate with owners or investors, and guide senior teams without losing sight of daily operations.
- P&L responsibility and cost control
- Strategic planning and go-to-market thinking
- Leadership in change, growth, or turnaround situations
- Stakeholder management with owners, boards, and key clients
- Clear communication across departments and seniority levels
Tools and context
They work with management reports, CRM and ERP systems, budgeting tools, board decks, and KPI dashboards. Depending on the company, the focus may be on scaling a service business, professionalising an SME, preparing an exit, or stabilising a unit after leadership change. In Austria, many clients value strong German and English communication, especially when dealing with local teams, regional markets, or international owners.
When to bring one in
Companies hire a freelance Managing Director when they need leadership fast, but not a long permanent search. That fits interim cover, a sharp reset after a failed launch, a restructuring, or a period where owners need a strong operator to hold the line and execute.
- Leadership gap after a sudden departure
- Growth phase that needs tighter control
- Restructuring or turnaround work
- Owner-led company that needs external structure
- Temporary support before a permanent hire
What separates the best
The strongest Managing Directors are decisive, but not rigid. They listen, set priorities quickly, and know when to delegate. They can handle pressure, build trust with staff and owners, and turn broad targets into practical next steps. Good candidates show results in similar company situations, not just a polished title history.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Managing Directors? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A Managing Director takes responsibility for direction, execution, and accountability. That can include strategy, team leadership, P&L oversight, reporting, and communication with owners or investors. In many companies, the job is to bring order, speed, and clear decisions to a business that cannot wait for a long handover.
A freelance Managing Director makes sense when the company needs leadership now, but the role is temporary or uncertain. Common cases include an interim vacancy, a turnaround, a restructuring, or a growth phase that needs hands-on control before a long-term appointment is made. It is also useful when the owner wants a senior operator without adding a permanent layer too early.
Look for commercial judgment, people leadership, and strong execution. A good Managing Director should be comfortable with budgets, KPIs, stakeholder talks, and hard priorities, not only vision and strategy. The best fit also knows how to work with senior teams without creating confusion or delays.
The titles often overlap, especially in smaller companies. In practice, a Managing Director usually has broad operational and commercial responsibility, while the exact scope depends on ownership structure and company size. Searchers may also use CEO or general manager when they mean the same leadership profile.
Ask how they have led similar businesses, what situation they handled, and how they work with owners and local teams. In Austria, language fit matters too, especially if the role touches staff, customers, or regional partners. If the company is international, check whether they can switch smoothly between German and English.
Yes, but not always fully. A Managing Director can handle strategy, reporting, and owner communication remotely, yet team leadership, restructuring, and sensitive change work often need regular presence on site. The right setup depends on how much the role touches daily operations and internal culture.
Focus on the situations they have actually led, not just the title on their profile. A strong candidate can explain how they improved performance, solved conflict, or brought a business back on track. Ask for examples of decisions they made under pressure and how they measured whether the change worked.
Freelance Managing Directors usually want a clear mandate, decision rights, and access to the people they need. They also need to know whether the job is interim cover, a turnaround, or ongoing leadership support. The cleaner the scope, the better they can step in and deliver value quickly.
The average hourly rate for Managing Directors in Austria is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 976 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Managing Directors in Austria, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Managing Directors in Austria have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Managing Directors in Austria are German (100%), English (98%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Managing Directors in Austria are Information Technology (74%), Professional Services (53%), and Manufacturing (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Managing Directors in Austria are Information Technology (77%), Project Management (72%), and Operations (67%).
FRATCH Managing Directors main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz 
Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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