Peter Sverak: New district chairman for Hietzing - an ear for entrepreneurs!

Peter Sverak: New district chairman for Hietzing - an ear for entrepreneurs!

In the Hietzing district there are changes in the Chamber of Commerce: Peter Sverak took over the office of district chairman on July 1, 2025. Born in the ceremony, the native of the native brings an abundance of experience, including 15 years in leading positions in the political and economic environment. Previously, he was the managing director of the ÖVP Vienna, where he dealt intensively with strategic communication. According to the unfortunate election results of the ÖVP in April 2025, he gave up this office and is now focusing on his new role as a contact for the entrepreneurs in Hietzing. This decision comes at a time when a direct exchange and the visibility of the economic concerns in the district are particularly in demand.

"I know the realities of the life of many entrepreneurs here and would like to represent their concerns," says Sverak. He is committed to beating the bridge between the economy and the institutions. Hietzing has a colorful economic landscape that ranges from family businesses to sole proprietorships to innovative formats. Trust with the different Grätzln such as Ober-Sankt-Veit, Lainz and Schönbrunn, Sverak wants to promote dialogue and ensure that the voice of the entrepreneur is heard. "Personal response and the networking between the companies and the chamber are at the top of my agenda," said the new district chairman.

a focus on cooperation

A central challenge will be to make the concerned entrepreneurs visible and to strengthen cooperation with the district head and local initiatives. Sverak has set itself the goal of acting as a confidant and he attaches great importance to a respectful and convincing handling of the questions that are up to date in the companies. "I want to have an ear for the entrepreneurs in the district and actively listen," he explains.

Sverak is supported in his new role by the team of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Association. His many years of experience and commitment to the local economy could make a decisive contribution to smoothing the waves between the entrepreneurs and the chamber. At a time when many companies have to navigate through the challenges of modern economy, it is more important than ever to maintain an open dialogue.

The variety of offers and funding opportunities in the district will also be a topic of Sverak's term. It is his concern that the companies in the district are completely informed about the resources that are available to them.

How the economy will develop in Hietzing and what impulses Peter Sverak can set remains to be seen. However, it is clear that the new district chairman goes to work with a fresh vigor and a clear plan to promote the entrepreneurial spirit in the 13th district.

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