Jochen Danninger: New Secretary General of the Austria Chamber of Commerce!

Jochen Danninger: New Secretary General of the Austria Chamber of Commerce!

Niederösterreich, Österreich - On May 2, 2025, it was announced that Jochen Danninger will be the new general secretary of the Austria Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ). His appointment was welcomed by Wolfgang Ecker, President of the Lower Austria Chamber of Commerce, and Johannes Schedlbauer, director of the Lower Austria Chamber of Commerce. Both congratulate him on this important step in his career.

Danninger has a comprehensive experience in economic and location policy. As a former state council, he is particularly known for his open ear for the concerns of the entrepreneurs. In this context, Ecker emphasizes Danninger's negotiating skills and his connecting personality. Schedlbauer is convinced that Danninger will make a significant contribution at the federal level.

commitment to the domestic economy

Before his new role as general secretary, Jochen Danningen was club chairman of the Niederösterreich People's Party. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner paid tribute to his previous commitment to the business location of Lower Austria and emphasized his commitment to domestic businesses. Danninger's area of responsibility also included his role as managing director of the Ecoplus Economic Agency.

Danninger himself explained that the decision to change this change was not easy for him. However, he sees the new challenge as an obligation and opportunity to work for the economy in challenging times. The governor emphasizes the importance of the change in the current economic situation, where committed personalities are necessary for the economic upswing.

The role of the Lower Austria Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce Lower Austria (WKNÖ) is responsible for companies in the region with 23 district and branch offices. These positions are important issues for entrepreneurs and offer comprehensive services in various areas. WKNÖ President Wolfgang Ecker emphasizes the regional expertise and the importance of legal advice for companies.

The WKNÖ district spots offer a variety of services, including:

• start -up consultations
• trade registrations
• legal advice (labor law, trade law, corporate law, tax law, contract law)
• transfer and takeover
• grants
• Labor court representatives
• operating consultations
• apprenticeship and vocational training
• training and further education

Anna Stepwieser, district office manager in Korneuburg-Stockerau, emphasizes the comprehensive service and know-how of the WKNÖ. These structures in the WKNÖ underline the importance of the organization for the entrepreneurial landscape in Lower Austria.

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