The Presidium of the Supervisory Board of ÖBB-Holding AG announces that, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Appointments Act (Stellenbesetzungsgesetz), Federal Law Gazette I No. 26/1998 as amended, the executive board position of "CEO" of ÖBB-Holding AG is now open for applications.

The ÖBB Group is Austria’s largest mobility company. Each year, we transport over 500 million passengers and approximately 79 million tonnes of goods on a rail network spanning around 5,000 kilometres with over 1,000 stations. Our ambition is to inspire our customers with our mobility services.
This is made possible by over 46,000 dedicated employees in rail and bus services – together with more than 2,000 apprentices. Digitalisation, innovation, and active generational management shape our ongoing transformation.

The unified strategic direction of the ÖBB sub-groups is the responsibility of ÖBB-Holding AG in accordance with § 4 of the Federal Railways Act as amended.

The executive board position now open for applications represents the ÖBB Group internally and externally as Chair of the Executive Board, coordinates and steers the medium- and long-term strategic direction of the ÖBB Group, and drives its implementation across all companies within the group.


We are seeking a compelling leadership figure with several years of experience in a mobility company. High economic competence, strong entrepreneurial thinking, and proven expertise in managing complex entities with clear cost discipline are required. Experience in a highly regulated national and European environment, international expertise, and knowledge of key legal frameworks related to sustainability issues are advantageous.

With the goal of continuously developing the ÖBB Group and positioning it as a competitive mobility service provider in the national and European market, as well as actively contributing to climate protection, we are looking for individuals who have already developed concrete strategies and programmes for sustainable mobility/transport and efficiency improvements, and who have demonstrably generated strategies for market growth.

In addition to a solid university-level education, you will impress with holistic, entrepreneurial thinking, a results- and implementation-driven approach, values-based leadership, innovation orientation, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Furthermore, we require competencies in implementing diversity and equality, as well as high social, intercultural, and communication skills.

ÖBB stands for equality and diversity. Women are an indispensable part of our success and corporate culture. We therefore welcome applications from women.

The appointment to this executive board position will be made by the Supervisory Board of ÖBB-Holding AG, chaired by Ms. Mag. Brigitte Ederer.

The recruitment process is being supported by our partner Odgers Berndtson. Applications must be submitted by 12 October 2026 via email to walter.becvar@odgers.com. For any queries, Mr. Ing. Mag. Walter Becvar will be happy to assist you at +43 1 5130999-0. We assure you of the strictest confidentiality.