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Wilhelm Molterer, Managing Director, European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)Former Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of AustriaSince 2015 he is Managing Director of the European Fund for Strategic Investments. The European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) is an initiative to help overcome the current investment gap in the EU. Jointly launched by the EIB Group and the European Commission, it aims to mobilise private investment in projects which are strategically important for the EU.Invitation

Prof. Dr. Claus Hipp, Managing Director, HIPP BabynahrungProfessor Dr. Claus Hipp was born in Munich in 1938. Already during his law studies, he was entrusted with the management of an agricultural farm, which he completely converted to organic farming.After his father passed away, at the age of 29, he took over his father’s company and expanded his parents’ ecological idea more and more. Under his leadership, HIPP baby food developed into one of the most famous brands in Germany. The company is characterized by ecological, economic and social sustainability.Invitation

Dr. Kim R. Holmes, Acting Senior Vice President, Research, The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C.The Heritage Foundation is an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. Heritage has a significant influence in U.S. public policy making based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. It is considered to be one of the most influential conservative research organizations in the United States.Dr. Kim Holmes is a former American diplomat and Assistant Secretary of State. He is now acting senior vice president for research at The Heritage Foundation and speaks and writes about America’s place in the world and the changing political landscape.Invitation

Christian Redl, 10-time world record holder in apnea diving, professional athleteThe MCI Alumni Association was delighted to welcome another distinguished guest at the MCI.Christian Redl is a 10-time world record holder in apnea diving and one of the most successful extreme athletes in the world. Since he was a child he was strong connected with water. At the age of 17 he decided to become a professional diver.He also gained experience as an investment banker.In his presentation he evaluated how everyone can achieve his own goals and be successful with ambition, discipline and mental strength.>>> Invitation

Rolf M. Schmitz, CEO, RWE AGOn 7th November the Entrepreneurial School© welcomed Rolf M. Schmitz, CEO of RWE AG at the MCI. Rolf Schmitz studied engineering scienes at the University of Aachen and is CEO of RWE since 2016.RWE is one of the biggest energy company in Europe with more than 60.000 employees and an annual turnover of approx. 50 billions euro.>>> Invitation

Development of technologies and market from the ENERCON’s perspective.Hans-Dieter Kettwig, CEO, ENERCON GmbH, Aurich/DAs one of the world's leading companies in the wind energy industry (approx. 4,6 billions annual turnover), ENERCON innovations have been setting new standards in technological design for more than 30 years. ENERCON has more than 27.000 installed wind energy converters in over 40 countries.Hans-Dieter Kettwig has been CEO of ENERCON since 1997.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1317}

Prof. Peter Schroeksnadel, President of the Austrian Ski FederationShortly before the start of the Skiing World Cup the Entrepreneurial School© welcomed Peter Schröcksnadel, President of the Austrian Ski Federation at the MCI.He is also a successful Entrepreneur and Managing Director of Sitour Management GmbH und der Feratel Media GmbH.The event was chaired by MCI rector Andreas Altmann.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1312}

Ibrahim Olgun, President of the Islamic Religious Community in AustriaIn the framework of the MCI Alumni & Friends lecture series, the Entrepreneurial School® recently welcomed Ibrahim Olgun, President of the Islamic Religious Community in Austria.Ibrahim Olgun was born 1987 in Mistelbach/Lower Austria as a Turkish guest worker’s child. After completing the military service in the Austrian Armed Forces, he studied Islamic Theology at the University of Ankara in Turkey. Since 2016 he is now President of the Islamic Religious Community in Austria.The event was chaired by Claus Reitan, journalist, moderator and lecturer and finished with a lively discussion.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1303}

Andreas Koenig, CEO, TeamViewer, Goeppingen/GermanySince 2015 Andreas Koenig is Chief Executive Officer of TeamViewer. TeamViewer focuses on cloud-based technologies to enable online support and collaborate in real time across the globe. TeamViewer has been installed on over 1 billion devices, creates 750,000 new IDs every day and has over 20 million devices online at any given time.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1299}

What treatens the internal security in Austria.Peter Gridling, Director of the Federal Office of the Protection of the Constitution and counter-terrorismThe Entrpreneurial School® and the MCI alumni club „MCI Alumni & Friends“ were happy to start the new semester with a highly distinguished guest and an interesting topic.Peter Gridling, Director of the Federal Office of the Protection of the Constitution and counter-terrorism talked about security, crime and terror - what treatens the internal security in Austria.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1298}

On June 09 and 10, students, members and supporters of MCI Alumni & Friends came together to celebrate the end of the 2016/17 academic year.This year, too, the MCI Alumni & Friends Club marked the close of an intensive and interesting year of events with its traditional MCI Alumni Weekend, offering an exciting program as the rousing culmination of the academic year.The event began on the Friday with the visit of Maria Höfl-Riesch, a former Germen World Cup alpine ski racer. She is a three-time Olympic champion, two-time world champion, and an overall World Cup champion. After bringing her career in sports to an end, Maria now works as a reputed expert on TV. She has successfully developed her own fitness programs and online portals, designing fitness and fashion collections and working as a popular brand ambassador for renowned companies. At the beginning of 2017, she published her book “Maria macht dich fit”.In the late afternoon Professor Kurt Matzler gave an insight into one of the toughest races on earth: The Race Across America. Kurt Matzler is Professor for strategic management at the Universities of Bozen and Innsbruck and also the academic director of the top-ranked General Management Executive MBA program at the MCI. In June 2016, he participated in the “Race Across America”, with a distance of 4,800 km and an altitude of 52,000 meters, making it one of the toughest races on earth.At the following reception, guests and alumni – especially the MCI jubilee years – had the opportunity to get an insight into the new MCI Campus – a once-in-a-lifetime project.Socializing & Networking was the order of the night: At the MCI Summer Clubbing in the Hofgarten, alumni, students and the MCI team, as well as friends and partners of the MCI gave themselves over to the clubbing sound and a delicious buffet until the early hours.A gorgeous weekend ended under the slogan „meet & celebrate with motivated people“.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1268}

Maria Höfl-Riesch, Top athlete, Olympic champion, EntrepreneurMaria Höfl-Riesch is a former German World Cup alpine ski racer. She is a three-time Olympic champion, two-time world champion, and an overall World Cup champion.Born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Höfl-Riesch was a prodigious talent as a junior and won seven medals in all of the disciplines at four Junior World Championships. Höfl-Riesch made her World Cup debut in February 2001.After bringing her career in sports to an end, Maria now works as a reputed expert on TV. She has successfully developed her own fitness programs and online portals, designing fitness and fashion collections and working as a popular brand ambassador for renowned companies. At the beginning of 2017, she published her book “Maria macht dich fit”.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1266}

Kurt Matzler, Professor for strategic management, University of Bozen and InnsbruckKurt Matzler is Professor for strategic management at the Universities of Bozen and Innsbruck and also the academic director of the top-ranked General Management Executive MBA program at the MCI. In June 2016, he participated in the “Race Across America”, with a distance of 4,800 km and an altitude of 52,000 meters, making it one of the toughest races on earth.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1267}

Socializing & Networking was the order of the night: At the MCI Summer Clubbing in the Hofgarten, graduates, students and the MCI team, as well as friends and partners of the MCI gave themselves over to the clubbing sound and a delicious buffet until the early hours.{phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=1269|imagecategoriessize=0}

Andrea Schmoranzer-Jerabek, General Managerin, L’Oréal Luxe AustriaL'Oréal S.A. is a French cosmetics company with more than 25 billions annual turnover and more than 90,000 employees worldwide. It is the world's largest cosmetics company and has developed activities in the field of cosmetics, concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume and hair care.Since more than 20 years Andrea Schmoranzer-Jerabek works for L’Oréal – since 2006 she is General Manager of L’Oréal Luxe Austria.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1262}

Family companies and global player with a digital agenda.Frank Stuehrenberg, CEO, Phoenix Contact GmbH, Blomberg/GermanyPhoenix Contact is a global market leader and innovator in the field of electrical engineering with more than 15,000 employees worldwide. Phoenix Contact is a family company working responsibly to shape the future.In 1992, Frank Stuehrenberg joined to Phoenix Contact as an Assistant to the Sales, Marketing, and Development Management Board. In 1995, he became head of International Key Account Management, and in 1998 headed up Sales in Germany. In 2001, Frank Stuehrenberg was appointed to the Phoenix Contact Executive Board and has been a CEO since January 2015.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1258}

Challenges between myth & truth.Othmar Karas, MEP, Vice President a.D. of the European Parliament 2012 - 2014On 19th of May the Entrepreneurial School® welcomed a convinced European within the MCI Alumni club “Distinguished Guest” platform series.Othmar Karas is Member of the European Parliament (MEP). Between 2012 and 2014 he was one of the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament.He is founder and spokesman of “Bürgerforum Europa 2020”, which has been working for a more participation of citizens in the European policies.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1254}

Successful strategies for international competitiveness.Markus Wallner, State Governor of VorarlbergOn May 18, 2017, MCI Management Center Innsbruck had the honor to welcome the State Governor of Vorarlberg, Markus Wallner.State Governor Wallner was born in Bludenz and studied Political Sciences and History at the University of Innsbruck. Before his appointment as Governor, he also acted as a member of the Vorarlberg State Parliament and as Deputy State Governor.Covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers Vorarlberg is the second smallest state of Austria; in many ways, it is however very great or rather tremendous, and a true model for many other states. Numerous flagship companies of international importance have settled in the “Ländle” (little country), making Vorarlberg one of the most successful economic regions in Europe.In his lecture it became very clear that State Governor Wallner is very proud of “his” state.>>> Invitation{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1253}