Landsholding secures new office manager: Oschep replaces Doskozil's previous appointee
A Shift in Politics: Herbert Oschep Leaves Politicking for Wine Tourism
In a surprising move, Herbert Oschep, the long-time confidant of LH Hans Peter Doskozil, is bidding adieu to politics and diving headfirst into the world of wine tourism. Oschep, currently serving as the chief of staff, is set to become the managing director of Wine Tourism Burgenland GmbH, a new entity formed from the previous wine tourism association.
Oschep, who has been the chairman of Wine Tourism Burgenland for years, will officially take over the reins, applying for the position recently advertised in the state gazette. This decision comes after 15 years in the political sphere, and Oschep acknowledges it's time for a professional shift.
The new company, Oschep clarifies, is merely a different legal form for the previous association, with no new structures being created.
In the wake of Oschep's departure, Christian Stiller, who has been Doskozil's spokesman since 2019, is set to take on the role of the chief of staff. Alongside Stiller, Nora Schleich, a familiar face in Doskozil's press team, will also take up the mantle of representing Doskozil.
A native of Salzburg, Oschep spent several years of his school life in Italy, speaking fluently in Italian, English, French, and German. He kicked off his career in Burgenland in 2010, working for the then state councillor Verena Dunst. His political journey continued with LH Hans Niessl until he joined Doskozil's team in 2019.
Oschep’s predecessor as Doskozil's chief of staff, Andreas Leitner, also followed a similar path, becoming the managing director of a holding subsidiary, Kurbad Tatzmannsdorf AG, after leaving his political post.
Reminiscing about his political journey, Oschep admitted that he was initially clueless about wine. However, he has since become an ambassador for the state's wine cellar treasures, emphasizing the importance of wine in Burgenland's economy.
Insights:
- Wine Tourism Burgenland, a key driver of tourism in Eastern Austria, involves collaborative efforts between government offices and organizations to showcase vineyards, festivals, and cultural events. Herbert Oschep’s role as chief of staff likely involved strategic coordination and stakeholder engagement to align tourism policies with broader government agendas.
- Politicians in Austria, including Oschep, often transition between regional governance, party roles, or public-sector advisory positions. A career in politics spanning over 15 years might suggest substantial experience in policy development, public relations, and strategic planning.
- In a sudden shift from politics to wine tourism, Herbert Oschep, who was the chairman of Wine Tourism Burgenland for years, is leaving his post as chief of staff to become the managing director of Wine Tourism Burgenland GmbH.
- Despite spending 15 years in the political sphere, Oschep, who is a native of Salzburg and fluent in Italian, English, French, and German, initially had little knowledge about wine but has since become an ambassador for Burgenland's wine cellar treasures.
- Christian Stiller, Doskozil's spokesman since 2019, is set to take over as the new chief of staff following Oschep's departure in a move that reflects the trend of Austrian politicians transitioning between regional governance, party roles, or public-sector advisory positions.
- Oschep's transition to wine tourism comes as he applies for the newly advertised position of managing director for the reoriented Wine Tourism Burgenland GmbH, which is a different legal form for the previous association with no new structures being created.
- As Oschep ventures into the world of wine tourism, he will focus on education-and-self-development and career-development opportunities alongside the general news coverage that comes with his new role.
