Thomas Moraeus from 2025 New construction director in Villach

Thomas Moraeus from 2025 New construction director in Villach

We are pleased to announce that Thomas Moraus, an experienced construction professional from Villach, will take responsibility as the new building director of the city of Villach from spring 2025. Moraus prevailed against 16 other candidates in a longer selection process. This decision is not only a significant step in his career, but also a crucial moment for the future development of the city.

The 44-year-old brings an extensive experience into his new role. After professional stations in Vienna and Klagenfurt, he also collected valuable expertise as a project manager when building the Koralmahn. Since 2021 he has headed the department for civil engineering and traffic planning in the Villach Magistrate. His numerous further training qualifications and other qualifications show his expertise. "I look forward to further developing the city together with the Villach team," said Moraus in a first statement.

selection process and strategic collaborations

Mayor Günther Albel said positively about the selection process, which was carried out with the support of an external consulting agency. "It is important to promote internal talents and at the same time bring in external know-how. This is a strength of our magistrate," emphasized Albel. It is noteworthy that Villach has recently successfully filled other key positions, such as those of the magistrate director and its deputy as well as several department lines.

These new occupations not only mark a new beginning for the relevant departments, but also a strategic course for future projects and challenges in urban planning. The focus on qualified staff and proven procedures is intended to ensure that Villach will continue to grow sustainably and in the future.

The city thus leads a clear line in personnel policy, which relies on both internal and external competence structure, which could have a positive effect on the further development of Villach. In view of the upcoming challenges in urban development, such strategic decisions are of great importance.

The first steps of Moraus in his new position are followed with great interest, because the upcoming construction projects and the city's development goals require for a coordinated and innovative approach. Further details can be found in a detailed report on www.klick-kaernten.at .