Universitätsrat/-rätin, 2003/04–2007/08
Universitätsrat/-rätin, 2008/09–2012/13
Education
1971: Grammar school-leaving certificate
1975: Master of Science in Economics and Social Sciences (with honours), University of Vienna
1981: Doctorate in economics and social sciences, University of Vienna
Professional career
1975-1981: Economist, Economics Division, Oesterreichische Nationalbank
1981-1984: Economic Policy Adviser to the Minister of Finance; and member of the Supervisory Board, Oesterreichische Laenderbank AG
1985-1986: Deputy Head of the Economics Division, Oesterreichische Nationalbank
1986-1992: Comptroller General in charge of developing strategic planning and auditing, Oesterreichische Nationalbank
1992-1997: Director of Area Corporate Planning and Management, Oesterreichische Nationalbank
1997-2003: Executive Director of the Economics and Financial Markets Department, Oesterreichische Nationalbank
1998-2003: Vice-Governor of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank
2003-2011: Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank
Other posts
Alternate Governor of Austria to the International Monetary Fund (1997-2003)
Member of the Economic and Finance Committee of the European Union (1997-2003)
Chair of the Banking Advisory Committee of the European Union (2002-2003)
Member of the International Relations Committee of the ECB (1999-2003)
Member of the Banking Supervision Committee of the ECB (1999-2003)
Member of the Supervisory Board of Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) (2002-2003)
Member of the University Board of the University of Vienna (since 2003)