Operations manager
Management

Thomas Kubaczek is operations manager at the Austrian Mint, a position that gives him responsibility for, among other things, tool engineering, coin blank manufacturing and the minting of circulation coins, investment coins and collector coins. From day one he was closely involved in the production of the euro, and during the preparatory phase of the new currency he was euro project manager. Today, roughly one million euro and cent pieces are produced on a daily basis in his area of responsibility.

Director Marketing and Sales

Andrea Lang has been in charge of Marketing and Sales at the Austrian Mint since mid 2010 and is responsible for both the development of our brand and new markets. One important target she has set herself and her team is to strengthen the leading position of the Vienna Philharmonic bullion coin in Austria and Europe and to increase its sales globally.

Head of Finance, Treasury and Controlling

Gerhard Chlapek has been Secretary General at the Austrian Mint since 2000 and its CFO since 2008. In this capacity he is responsible for accounting, treasury, controlling and risk management. He is also responsible for corporate investment management and is involved in the strategic alignment of the company.

Head of IT and Organisation

Michael Zwach has worked at Münze Österreich AG since 2008 and became Head of IT and Organisation in spring 2022. In addition to his strategic and operational IT duties, organisational topics and precious metal procurement fall under his responsibility.

Head B2B Sales

Claus Fischer has been in charge of the Business-to-Business department at the Austrian Mint since 2011. In this capacity he is responsible for major clients in Austria and abroad who order coins, coin blanks made from precious metals and other services from the Austrian Mint.