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ANTONELLA MEI-POCHTLER

Guiding the future: Antonella's leadership journey

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Managing Director & Board Member

Pochtler Industrieholding, Austrian Federal Chancellery

Austria 🇦🇹

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Antonella Mei-Pochtler
Antonella Mei-Pochtler

ABOUT ANTONELLA

Antonella Mei-Pochtler is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience shaping the global media, technology, and consumer sectors. Her strategic insights and leadership have driven transformative change at The Boston Consulting Group and beyond. Recognized by Forbes and Consulting Magazine, Antonella served as Special Advisor to the Austrian Chancellor, spearheading ThinkAustria. Currently, she champions innovation as Executive Vice-Chairwoman of Pochtler Industrieholding and serves on multiple boards, all while passionately advocating for education and social causes.

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SUCCESS IS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR GOALS, THE SATISFACTION WITH IT, AND THE PERCEPTION OF IT BY YOUR SURROUNDINGS

Antonella Mei-Pochtler

ANTONELLA IN A NUTSHELL

Managing Director & Board Member

Pochtler Industrieholding, Austrian Federal Chancellery

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Public Services / Governmental Administration Austria 🇦🇹

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ANTONELLA AS A LEADER

Antonella believes that success is a balance between achieving goals and finding personal satisfaction in those achievements. She values continuous improvement and staying true to one's principles, focusing on being excellent in areas that truly matter. Her leadership philosophy underscores the importance of helping others, embracing the discomfort of growth, and fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration.

Leadership is not command and control.

Great Leaders can listen.

The future of leadership is about social networking.

When I think of a leader, I think of Obama.

Antonella Mei-Pochtler
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HELPING OTHERS MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL; TRY TO DEVELOP YOUR INNER MOTHER THERESA.

Antonella Mei-Pochtler

ANTONELLA ON BALANCING EXCELLENCE AND REALISM IN LEADERSHIP

Antonella emphasizes the importance of balancing the pursuit of excellence with the acceptance that one cannot excel in everything. She believes that understanding one's strengths and focusing on what truly matters are key to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and achieving sustained success. This philosophy has helped her navigate her career effectively, allowing her to make meaningful contributions while maintaining personal well-being.

ANTONELLA ON SUPPORTING AND MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

Antonella is deeply committed to supporting and mentoring the next generation of leaders. She actively engages in mentoring more, providing guidance and sharing her wealth of experience with young professionals. Her involvement in various educational initiatives, such as Business@School and Teach for All, reflects her dedication to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. By focusing on ethics, limits, and maintaining a healthy digital life, she aims to equip future leaders with the skills and values necessary for success in a rapidly evolving world.

Antonella Mei-Pochtler
Antonella Mei-Pochtler
Antonella Mei-Pochtler
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FAMILY INTERACTIONS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN ONE THINKS IN MIRRORING HOW YOU ARE PERCEIVED, SHAPING THE WAY YOU LEAD AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS.

Antonella on becoming a better leader

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