Christian Kern

Christian Kern's most significant achievement is reaching the highest office in Austria, a path that went through the boardroom of a major state enterprise. As CEO of ÖBB, he oversaw a modernization that expanded high-speed rail across Europe, and he led the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies, a sign of respect from peers across the continent.His chancellorship, though brief, was notable for its "New Deal" agenda and his willingness to challenge the political establishment. Since leaving office, he has continued to shape European dialogue through his leadership of Global Neighbours and the European Forum Alpbach, demonstrating that his influence extends beyond electoral politics.