Stephan Blahut

Stephan Blahut serves as the Secretary General for the Österreichischer Gewerbeverein since September 2006, an association for entrepreneurs with a history extending back 180 years. Additionally, Stephan holds positions as a board member of the Wilhelm Exner Medal Foundation since May 2021, recognizing over a century of scientific achievements, and serves as Treasurer for the European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, representing approximately 600 associations of small and medium enterprises. As Geschäftsführer of Palais Eschenbach since October 2019, Stephan manages a prominent classical venue in Vienna. Stephan also owns Project Partners GmbH and previously held the CEO role at Palais Eschenbach from September 2003 to September 2006. Educational background includes a Mag.(FH) degree in Knowledge Management from FHWien der WKW, completed in 2008.