Alfred Gusenbauer was Chancellor of Austria from 2007 to 2008 and the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) from 2000 to 2008. He was a member of the Austrian delegation to the parliamentary meeting of the Council of Europe in 1991 and was chairman of the social committee of the Council of Europe from 1995 to 1998.

In detail
Alfred Gusenbauer studied political science, philosophy and jurisprudence at the University of Vienna, where he gained a doctorate in political science. He was a senior research fellow in the economic policy department of the Lower Austria Chamber of Labour from 1990 to 1999. In the Bundesrat, Gusenbauer was Chairman of the Committee for Development Co-operation from 1996 to 1999. In 2000, he was elected leader of the SPÖ Group in the Bundesrat and also as Secretary-General of the SPÖ. Under his leadership in the 2002 elections the SPÖ improved its vote and gained four seats.

What he offers you
Alfred Gusenbauer has been at the heart of Austrian politics for nearly two decades and offers insights into European economics from his unique perspective. His listeners gain better understanding of the issues affecting their future and the future of the world economy through his forecasts as to what is ahead for global business, investment and economic trends.

How he presents
Alfred Gusenbauer’s insightful presentations are delivered in his razor-sharp, professional and clear style. He deftly addresses the key economic and political issues of our times with an insider’s view of the policy-making process.

How to book him
Tel: +41 44 260 59 60

E-mail
jan.marlier@menschenmitmeinungen.ch
noe.marlier@menschenmitmeinungen.ch