Johann Pleininger

Johann Pleininger currently serves as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Executive Board at OMV, a role held since 2013. Johann has significantly contributed to the company by establishing a new Upstream Strategy that notably reduced production costs and increased production levels. Prior to this position, Johann held various senior roles within OMV and OMV Petrom, including Senior Vice President for CEE & Black Sea, where responsibility encompassed Exploration and Production across multiple countries. Johann's tenure in the industry also includes key accomplishments in enhancing reserve replacement rates, managing substantial investments, and overseeing large teams across different operational sectors. Johann's educational background includes studies at Stanford University and several institutions in Austria, supporting a robust career in the oil and gas sector.