Vienna Business Agency
Christian Frey is an experienced professional in international business and project management, currently serving as Abteilungsleiter International Business at Wirtschaftsagentur Wien since April 2023. Frey has held various leadership roles, including Abteilungsleiter Fördermittel at FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH from April 2011 to April 2023, and Leitung Revenue Management Systems and Projects at Austrian Airlines from October 2003 to March 2011. Additional experience includes heading the Project Management Office at Star Alliance, technical project management at Austrian Airlines, and serving as a senior expert in EU funding at BIT Büro für internationale Technologiekooperation. Frey began a career as a certified software trainer. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in Betriebsinformatik from Uni Wien, completed in 1995.
Vienna Business Agency
The Vienna Business Agency offers a “360° service” for companies in Vienna. This includes funding and advice, workshops and coaching for start-ups, assistance with the search for industrial space or office premises, contacts to potential partners in the technology scene or in the creative industries. The Vienna Business Agency positions Austria’s capital in the international economic environment, offers support to international companies settling in Vienna and is the first point of contact for expats arriving in the city.