Vice President Nominee: Walter Kapounek
Position nominated for: Vice-President
Member national association: Austrian Hockey Federation
Position held at present in NA: president
Present or past activities in sport at national level (NA/NOC): President Austrian Hockey Federation – since 1998, more that 30 years board member
Board Member Austrian Olympic Committee since 2009
Submitted reasons why the candidate is considered suitable for the position: Long term standing Bord Member EuroHockey
Long term relationships to relevant stakeholders: NAs, Clubs, FIH, EHL
Competitions orientated – proven track record in leading Outdoor and Indoor Competitions Committee
Broad overall management expierience incl. Finance and HR experience
Track record in Change Management
Professional or other qualifications: Graduated Vienna Business University
30 years + Shell in national and international Management positions
Management, Executive Board and Supervisory Board experience
Gender: Male