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The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna as a Public Institution
The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna was separated from the Austrian Foreign Ministry in 1996 and has been an independent public institution ever since.
The Organs of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Director
The director is responsible for the economic, strategic and organizational leadership of the institution. The decisions of the director are subject to examination checked by a board of trustees.
Ambassador Dr. Hans Winkler has been the Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna since April 2009.
Deputy Director
The deputy director supports the director with the organization of the postgraduate programmes and curricula as well as the strategic, economic and organizational leadership. In addition, the deputy director manages the following areas: Executive Training Programmes, scholarships and the Alumni Office.
Envoy Dr. Elisabeth Bertagnoli has been the Deputy Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna since January 2010.
Board of Trustees
The board of trustees appoints the director and the deputy director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. Furthermore, it considers checks the decisions of the director.
Members of the Board of Trustees This information is available only in German.
Study Commission
The study commission advises the director on questions of the regarding the setup of curricula and the selection of the faculty members.
Members of the Study Commission This information is available only in German.