MANAGEMENT
Every corporate philosophy and every system of values is rooted right at the leadership level. Brau Union Österreich’s management sees itself fully commited to those values and contributes to the advance of this carrier of Austrian beer culture. Get to know the management here.

CEO
With over 28 years of experience in the beer category, I am proud to help shape the beer category in probably the country with the most proud beer culture of the world. Brewing the best tasting beers, building brands people love, delivering great service to our customers and making Brau Union a great place to work is what motivates me on a daily base.
MARKUS KAPL
Gastronomy
HARALD RAIDL
Production and tech support (Supply Chain Support, logistics)
GUNDEL LABAK
Legal
WOLFGANG EHRENGRUBER
Digital and Technology
SIMON STEYRL
Food retail
MICHAEL WALLNER
Marketing
GABRIELA MARIA STRAKA
Corporate Affairs &
ESG Sustainability
KATHARINA STRAUB
People & Culture
SANDRA PATTENDEN
CFO (Controlling, Accounting, Purchasing, Internal Audit, Revenue Management, Tax)

- MICHAEL WALLNER
- Marketing
With passion and joy, we inspire all of Austria – with the strongest portfolio of local, regional, national, and international beer and beverage brands.

- MATTHIJS QUAK
- Digital and Technology
Beer connects. Brau Union enables these connections and special moments like no other. I’m excited to be working with my team to facilitate all of these connections through our modern digital and technology solutions. As a key pillar of our daily business, we leverage digital innovations to unlock new opportunities.

- GUNDEL LABAK
- Legal
As a native of Linz, I am particularly proud to work for Brau Union Österreich and to be able to contribute my national as well as international experience.

- SIMON STEYRL
- Off trade
It’s incredibly fun to work together as a team every day to convince our trade partners and win the hearts of beer lovers.

- HARALD RAIDL
- Production, logistics and quality
We aim to delight consumers with best Quality Beer and serve our customers better than someone else. We work together “End to End” with passion and care for People and Planet.

- DANIELA WINNICKI
- Corporate Affairs
Beer culture connects people. That is also reflected in our engagement and dialogue with various stakeholders about our fine variety of products, our values, responsibilites and sustainability. That is something that excites me anew every day.

- PETER ZIELONKA
- People & Culture
It is important to me to foster a corporate culture in which our employees can develop and reach their full potential. At Brau Union Austria, I strive to create an environment that promotes collaboration, development, and continuous growth – for all of us.

- SANDRA PATTENDEN
- CFO
Originally from New Zealand, but now living in Austria. Passionate about working for Brau Union Österreich with brilliant people and quality beers.

- MARKUS KAPL
- On trade
Beer in gastronomy – that’s the frothy peak of passion! Together with my team, we consider it, in the truest sense of the word, one of our main tasks to support gastronomy across various areas – so that eventually, the guest can spend a perfect time with a smile.