2024-11-18 19:25:00
“I will go into this executive board meeting with the proposal from Magistra Kaupa-Götzl. She is a top manager with leadership qualities. She worked in a company like this for many years,” Mitterdorfer explained in an interview with ORF football director Christian Diendorfer and confirmed corresponding media reports.
The lawyer Kaupa-Götzl worked as a board member of Österreichische Postbus AG from 2015 to February of this year. “She brings a lot of quality when it comes to this necessary management challenge and, together with the sporting area, would be a very good solution for the future,” the ÖFB President continued.
ÖFB ordeal continues
The test between ÖFB President Mitterdorfer and team boss Rangnick is becoming more intense. A new managing director could soon be presented.
For him, the proposal to fill this position with a woman is “a strong sign” that she is “a woman with the appropriate quality, experience, passion and enthusiasm. She told me it was also an honor for her to be asked, she would be available.” The ÖFB president wants to lead the largest domestic sports association into the future: “We have a company with an annual turnover of 70 million euros and 100 employees and employees. It’s also about economic issues and running the company professionally. We have enough sports expertise.”
Part of the planned structural reform
The candidate for the position that is to be created will present herself to the members on Friday at the extraordinary executive board meeting. Kaupa-Götzl will then be voted on – whether she will receive a (simple) majority is completely open. Some members of the Executive Board have reservations because the position was not advertised publicly. If the proposal does not go through, “then we will have to think about another structured path,” explained Mitterdorfer.
Already in October, the Executive Board voted with a two-thirds majority in favor of the change initiated by Mitterdorfer, which, among other things, provides for a three-person management board with a CEO and a managing director each for the areas of business and sport. The current sports director Peter Schöttel and current general secretary Thomas Hollerer are considered candidates for these positions, but not Bernhard Neuhold, who the ÖFB team would like to have at their side.
Rangnick appears increasingly defiant
Neuhold is currently still business manager, but like Hollerer, is to be terminated from his current position. The two have been at odds for years, and these quarrels have obviously had too much of an impact on the association’s operational work. For team boss Ralf Rangnick and his players, Neuhold is the contact person in the organization, which is why the 66-year-old German and his leading players have recently campaigned strongly for them to stay.
Mitterdorfer is puzzled by Rangnick’s statements
Klaus Mitterdorfer cannot understand ÖFB team boss Ralf Rangnick’s statements that neither of them have had any contact for ten weeks. The ÖFB president announced in the ORF interview that he would now seek a conversation with Rangnick.
Mitterdorfer wants to keep Neuhold in the association as team manager. “He can only imagine working in team management as part of management.” This is probably also due to a large difference in salary. In this regard, Rangnick, who was “certainly not” thinking of leaving as team boss early, appeared defiant and declared after the 1-1 draw against Slovenia on Sunday evening that “he had had zero contact” with Mitterdorfer for ten weeks.
Mitterdorfer extends his hand
He now replied: “We had a conversation lasting one and a half hours on November 5th in the hotel where the team boss always stays. Even before that in Klagenfurt, I can’t understand why the team boss doesn’t remember it.” Especially since Rangnick himself, as a TV expert, confirmed the conversation the day after: “It was about more fundamental things that affect the ÖFB.”
Mitterdorfer, who already showed his team boss and the players understanding for Neuhold’s decision, is now extending his hand. “It’s about finding a good common path for Austrian football. That’s what the team boss means, what I mean. It’s about allowing peace to return. Also that the bickering in the background leads to an end. It’s not about me, it should be about the cause, that’s my aim.”
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How does the proposed three-person management board restructure aim to improve the operational effectiveness of the ÖFB?
**Interview with ÖFB President Wolfgang Mitterdorfer on the Upcoming Executive Meeting**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, President Mitterdorfer. As you prepare for the executive board meeting, can you tell us about the proposal from Silvia Kaupa-Götzl and why you believe she is a strong candidate for the newly created CEO position?
**Wolfgang Mitterdorfer:** Thank you for having me. Silvia Kaupa-Götzl is a highly experienced manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities throughout her career, particularly during her time at Österreichische Postbus AG. I believe her extensive background and expertise will significantly contribute to the ÖFB, not only in managing our operations but also in advancing our sporting endeavors.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that proposing a woman for this position is a strong sign. Can you elaborate on that?
**Wolfgang Mitterdorfer:** Absolutely. It’s important to emphasize that having a woman in such a crucial role reflects our commitment to diversity and recognition of talent irrespective of gender. Kaupa-Götzl embodies the right mix of quality, experience, and passion that we need. She expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity, and I believe that her appointment could inspire others in our association and sport as a whole.
**Interviewer:** The executive board has some reservations regarding the proposal, particularly due to the lack of public advertisement for the position. How do you plan to address these concerns?
**Wolfgang Mitterdorfer:** I fully understand the concerns. The decision to present Kaupa-Götzl as our candidate stems from the urgency of our reform efforts and the need for experienced leadership. I believe that her qualifications speak for themselves, and once she presents herself at the meeting, I hope the members will recognize her potential to lead us into the future. If we cannot secure a majority, we will certainly explore alternative structures.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of structural changes, can you outline what the overall reform plan looks like and how it affects current roles within the ÖFB?
**Wolfgang Mitterdorfer:** Yes, we are moving towards a three-person management board with a CEO and dedicated managing directors for both business and sport. This change aims to clarify responsibilities and enhance our operational effectiveness. Peter Schöttel and Thomas Hollerer are strong candidates for the respective managing director roles, and we are also considering feedback from our team to ensure we have strong leadership in place.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, it sounds like the relationship between some board members, particularly with the team’s current management, is quite tense. How do you plan to navigate these dynamics as you implement these changes?
**Wolfgang Mitterdorfer:** Change is often met with resistance, especially in established organizations. My approach is to encourage open dialogue and collaboration among all stakeholders. It’s vital that we address these tensions transparently while focusing on our common goal—the success of the ÖFB. We need unity and cooperation to navigate this crucial transition effectively.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, President Mitterdorfer. We appreciate your insights and wish you luck in the upcoming meeting.
**Wolfgang Mitterdorfer:** Thank you! It’s an exciting time for the ÖFB, and I’m hopeful for what lies ahead.