Captain of the economy: Claus Raidl died - a loss for Styria!

Captain of the economy: Claus Raidl died - a loss for Styria!

Claus Raidl, the former President of the Austrian National Bank (OENB) and an outstanding manager, died at the age of 82 after a long illness. Raidl's death, which was announced on December 10, 2024, has deeply shaken the OENB and the Austrian economy. Raidl, born in Kapfenberg in 1942, was President of the General Council of the OENB from 2008 to 2018 and is considered the key figure in Austrian industrial history.

With his remarkable career from Voestalpine to Böhler-Uddeholm AG, Raidl decisively shaped the steel industry. When he moved to the steel industry in 1986, the Voestalpine was in a crisis. Raidl took this challenge and led the company through a transformation. Under his leadership, Böhler-Studdeholm was promoted to the world market leaders. The current OENB President Harald Mahrer recognized Raidl as a "great personality", who modernized the central bank and influenced its leadership decisively, as steiermark.at reported.

a legacy of the reforms

raidl's talent as a reformer and modernizer was remarkable. During his term at the OENB, he continued to participate in important reforms and put into practice in business. His commitment and extensive experience made him a model both within and outside of the financial world. In his hometown Kapfenberg, Raidl is not only remembered as a manager, but as an important personality in the region. The pain of his loss is noticeable in the Styrian economic scene, because Raidl has shaped both private and public companies with its tireless efforts, such as Meinzirk.at reported.