Katarina Hughes-Straka

Katarina Hughes-Straka is a seasoned professional in business development, with extensive experience in the energy industry and management consulting. Currently serving as VP of Business Development at CTC Global, Katarina has held various roles including Director of Business Development/Consultancy at Xenstra GmbH, where the focus is on achieving #NetZero initiatives. Previous positions include Senior Business Development at Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and HR at ECB, where significant contributions included creating streamlined procedures and organizing major social dialogues. Prior consulting experience at Ernst & Young involved ERP vendor selection and project management in the power and water sector. With a strong foundation in marketing, international trade, and engineering, Katarina holds advanced degrees from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) and Bundeshandelsakademie Wien X.