21St Austria

21st Austria is an initiative founded in 2011 to explain the current basis of Austria's global competitive position. Leading austrian companies together with the Central Bank of Austria and the Vienna Stock Exchange represent 21st Austria. Claus J. Raidl, the President of the Austrian Central Bank (OeNB), acts as spokesperson for the group. The Austrian Ministry of Finance, the Chamber of Commerce as well as the Federation of Austrian Industries support and closely cooperate with the initiative. The Members of 21st Austria 21st Austria is constituted of a diverse portfolio: The members comprise more than 30% of the market capitalization at the Vienna Stock Exchange and have a leading market position in numerous CESEE countries in their respective sectors worldwide. They include examples of strong investors in Turkey where Austria is one of the largest foreign direct investors; and showcase start-ups that are examples of the vibrant start-up scene of Austria and Europe. AMAG www.amag.at AT&S www.ats.net BAWAG P.S.K. www.bawagpsk.com FACC www.facc.com Immofinanz Group www.immofinanz.com IV www.iv-net.at OeNB www.oenb.at OMV www.omv.com PIONEERS www.pioneers.io Post www.post.at Raiffeisen Bank International www.rbinternational.com Thermarium SPA-Anlagenbau www.thermarium.com Vienna International Airport www.viennaairport.com voestalpine www.voestalpine.com whatchado www.whatchado.net Wiener Börse www.wienerborse.at By means of one-on-one conversations, panel discussions and conferences the members establish an in-depth dialogue with opinion leaders from the US, the UK and Asia about opportunities as well as challenges for Austria and the wider region in a rapidly changing world. It is an unique effort to share learnings and ideas with international stakeholders and to offer recommendations and best practices in order to improve business conditions in Austria and beyond.