General Election Austria analysis
The super election year 2024 is entering the final round and we are providing a detailed analysis of the National Council election held on September 29 from a public affairs perspective.
Mastermind Public Affairs Consulting
Mastermind Public Affairs Consulting offers lobbying, government relations, issues management, stakeholder management, political audits, strategic media relations, CSR and other public affairs services for companies and associations. At the highest level, based on our expertise and years of experience.
Who we are - what we do
Our task is to articulate, assert and protect the legitimate interests of our clients vis-à-vis political decision-makers and all relevant stakeholders.
We act directly on behalf of our clients and are focused on preventing negative consequences and/or bringing about positive effects of political processes on the profitability and economic viability of our clients. As a profit-oriented company, it goes without saying that we comply with the applicable legal provisions as well as the general ethical and moral values of the society in which we operate.
We are committed to the code of honor of ÖPAV and de|ge|pol.
Who we are – what we do
Our task is to articulate, assert and protect the legitimate interests of our clients vis-à-vis political decision-makers and all relevant stakeholders.
We act directly on behalf of our clients and are focused on preventing negative consequences and/or bringing about positive effects of political processes on the profitability and economic viability of our clients. As a profit-oriented company, it goes without saying that we comply with the applicable legal provisions as well as the general ethical and moral values of the society in which we operate.
We are committed to the code of honor of ÖPAV and de|ge|pol.
The Mastermind-Team
People with experience
Management
Management
Peter Köppl, Christina Scheifinger
Owner
Owner
Peter Köppl, Christina Scheifinger, Martin Stradal-Angelo, Bernhard Zink-Spiel, Nicolas Stella
Dr. Peter Köppl M.A.
Managing Partner
Peter Köppl is one of Austria’s leading public affairs experts with professional experience as a journalist, PR consultant, press spokesman and lobbying manager in industrial companies, chambers, associations and agencies. Peter Köppl is President of the Österreichischen Public Affairs Vereinigung, Mitglied der Strategic Communitiyas well as a specialist author and lecturer. The communication scientist and political scientist (University of Vienna) completed the Graduate School of Political Management in Washington, D.C. in the “Lobbying & Public Affairs” department and the Executive Program “Strategy Beyond Markets” at the Stanford Business School. His passions outside of work include skiing, reading and music.
Christina Scheifinger, Bakk. phil.
Managing Partner
The HAK graduate from Styria gained professional experience in a law firm and another public affairs agency. She studied journalism and communication sciences at the University of Vienna and has been a keen swimmer and diver for many years.
Mag. Martin Stradal-Angelo
Partner & Senior Advisor
Martin Stradal-Angelo has several years of experience as a consultant in the field of lobbying and public affairs. He was already a senior consultant in his past professional career and previously acted as press spokesman and PR officer for the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
The passionate drummer and bassist worked in the press and media team of the Federal Chancellery during the Austrian EU Council Presidency in 2006. He also gained political communication experience in the campaigns for the “Year of Remembrance and Jubilee” in 2005, EU enlargement in 2004 and the introduction of the euro in 2002. He studied commercial science, plays volleyball and is the father of two children.
Bernhard Zink-Spiel M.A. M.A.
Partner & Senior Consultant
After working in the insurance industry for several years, the trained insurance salesman completed a degree in political science with a focus on state and government activities, political communication and the EU at the University of Vienna and also specialized in public affairs as part of his postgraduate master’s degree in public communication at the University of Vienna.
During his studies, he worked in political and public relations for the Austrian embassy in Berlin and in corporate and public affairs for an international group. Having joined Mastermind in 2015, the native Styrian advises clients from a wide range of industries. The father of two devotes his free time to his family, traveling and sports.
Nico Stella, MIM
Partner & Senior Consultant
After several years in the public affairs sector, the Viennese has joined the Mastermind team as a consultant in 2019. His studies – political science and management in Vienna & Salzburg – have prepared him for working at the interface between politics and business.
During stays abroad in London, St. Gallen, Brussels and the USA, he has acquired a view beyond the Austrian horizon. Away from work, he is often drawn to hiking and skiing in the mountains and traveling abroad.
Marco Redolfi, BSc (WU), M.A.I.S.
Senior Consultant
After gaining professional experience in the private and public sectors, the Salzburg native has found his professional home in the field of public affairs. His bachelor’s degree in international business administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and his master’s degree in international studies at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna form his academic background. Most recently, he was responsible for communications, PR and lobbying for a global FMCG group and has been looking after clients from various industries for Mastermind since 2021.
Marco Redolfi is a passionate amateur chef and delights his partner, his friends and above all his daughter.
Alexander Schelischansky, LL.B. (WU), M.A.I.S.
Consultant
Born in Graz, he has made Vienna his second home since 2015. After a longer stay abroad in North America, Alexander completed a degree in Business Law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and a Master of Advanced International Studies at the Diplomatic Academy. After gaining professional experience in the legal field, Alexander Schelischansky now works as a consultant at the interface between politics, business and law. In his free time, he likes to spend time in the mountains or on the soccer field.
MASTERMIND Memberships
We are a member of the following important organizations and institutions:
ÖPAV
Österreichischen Public Affairs Vereinigung
de|ge|pol
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Politikberatung
PAC
Public Affairs Council (Washington, D.C.)
FIPRA
Finsbury International Policy & Regulatory Advisers
AmCham Austria
US Chamber of Commerce in Austria
ÖAG
Austro American Society
respACT
We support companies and associations in articulating and asserting their legitimate interests
Our clients include global corporations, domestic SMEs, sector and professional associations. We work in all sectors and policy areas. Mastermind has a broad network of proven experts from a wide range of disciplines.
MASTERMIND Publications
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Publications from Peter Köppl
Köppl, Peter:
Re-shaping Public Affairs: technische Innovationen, politische Veränderung und internationale Vergemeinschaftung transformieren Erscheinung und Wirkung professioneller Public Affairs in: Political Science Applied, Zeitschrift für angewandte Politikwissenschaft, Sonderheft Mai 2018 „Interessenvertretung und Lobbyismus“, S. 36
Köppl, Peter:
Advanced Power Lobbying. Erfolgreiche Public Affairs in Zeiten der Digitalisierung. Linde Verlag 2017
Köppl, Peter:
Austria: Bitoni, Alberto | Harris, Phil. Lobbying in Europe. Public Affairs and the Lobbying Industry in 28 EU Countries. S. 45-58. Palgrave macmillan 2017
Köppl, Peter:
The state of public affairs in Austria: Journal of public Affairs, Vl. 14, S., 31-43, Wiley Online Library, 2014
Köppl, Peter | Wippersberg, Julia:
Public Affairs in Österreich. Berufsfeld und Berufsbild, Facultas Verlags- und Buchhandels AG, Wien 2014
Lansky, Gabriel | Egger, Alexander | Köppl, Peter:
Lobbying und Recht mit einem Kurzkommentar zum Lobby-Gesetz, LexisNexis, Wien 2013
Köppl, Peter / Engert, Peter (Hrsg.):
Corporate Social Responsibility & Nachhaltigkeit. Vom Idealismus zur betrieblichen Realität, Linde-Verlag, Wien 2012
Köppl, Peter:
Of historical burdens, misperceptions and recent scandals: Austria’s bumpy journey towards professional public affairs Editors: Grant Jordan, Burdett Loomis (Hrsg.): Interest Groups & Advocacy, Macmillian Publishers Ltd. 2012 ( Seite 67 ff)
Köppl, Peter:
Lobbying in Österreich, Information als Währung: Feri Thierry (Hg.): Politikberatung in Österreich, Herausforderungen – Strategien – Perspektiven, Braumüller 2011 (Seite 209 ff)
Köppl, Peter:
Lobbying und Public Affairs: Meckel, Miriam / Schmid, Beat (Hrsg.): Unternehmenskommunikation. Kommunikationsmanagement aus Sicht der Unternehmensführung, Gabler, Wiesbaden 2006 (Seite 187 ff)
Köppl, Peter / Neureiter, Martin (2004):
Corporate Social Responsibility. Leitlinien und Konzepte im Management der gesellschaftlichen Verantwortung von Unternehmen. Linde international, Wien
Köppl, Peter (2001):
Die Macht der Argumente. Lobbying als strategisches Interessenmanagement: Althaus, Marco (Hg.): Kampagne! Neue Strategien für Wahlkampf, PR und Lobbying. Lit-Verlag, Münster
Köppl, Peter:
„Lobbying als Beruf“: Busch-Janser, Florian / Gerding, Sandra / Voigt, Mario (Hg). Politikberatung als Beruf. Poli-c-books, Berlin / München 2005
Köppl, Peter (div. Beiträge in):
„Handlexikon Public Affairs.“ (Hg.) Althaus, Marco / Geffken, Michael / Rawe, Sven. DIPA Reihe Public Affairs und Politikmanagement 1. LiT Verlag, Münster 2005
Köppl, Peter:
„Lobbying auf Rezept“, Gastkommentar in: PharmaAustria 01 (Juni) 2004
Köppl, Peter:
„Seit wann darf Segway auf den Gehsteig?“, Gastkommentar in A3BOOM, Mai 2004
Köppl, Peter:
„Power Lobbying: Das Praxishandbuch der Public Affairs. Wie professionelles Lobbying die Unternehmenserfolge absichert und steigert.“ Linde international, 2003
Köppl, Peter:
„Public Affairs State-of-the-Art: Das Ende des amateurhaften Lobbyings”: www.poli-c.de, 03. November 2003
Köppl, Peter:
„Gesellschaftliche Verantwortung – ein Trend, oder nur trendy?“, (gem. mit Neureiter, Martin): LEADER Magazin Österreich, 1/03, Seite 32
Köppl, Peter:
„Kein Platz für Amateure“: „politik & kommunikation“, Feb./März 2003, Seite 28
Köppl, Peter:
„Die Wiener War Rooms“: „politik & kommunikation“, Dez./Jan. 2002/03, Seite 46
Köppl, Peter:
„Trommeln fürs Business. Public Affairs Management für Unternehmen und Verbände.“ (gem. mit Kovar, Andreas) Und: „Die Macht der Argumente. Lobbying als strategisches Interessenmanagement.“ : Althaus, Marco (Hg.): Kampagne! Neue Strategien für Wahlkampf, PR und Lobbying. Lit-Verlag, Münster 2001
Köppl, Peter:
The acceptance, relevance and dominance of lobbying in the EU Commission – A first-time survey of the EU Commission’s civil servants. Journal of Public Affairs, Volume One, Number One, Henry Stewart Publications, January 2001
Köppl, Peter:
Public Affairs Management. Strategien und Taktiken erfolgreicher Unternehmenskommunikation. Linde-Verlag, Wien 2000
Köppl, Peter / Laird, Nick L.:
Public Affairs in Zeiten der Globalisierung – Wettbewerbsvorteile durch „Weltbeste“ Kommunikation: Public Relations Forum für Wissenschaft und Praxis, 5. Jahrgang, Nr.3, Nürnberg 1999
Köppl, Peter:
Lobbying – Das politische Instrument der Public Relations?: Public Relations Forum für Wissenschaft und Praxis, 5. Jahrgang, Nr.1, Nürnberg 1999
Köppl, Peter:
Contract Lobbying – Beeinflussung als Dienstleistung: Scheff, Josef / Gutschelhofer, Alfred (Hrsg.): Lobby Management, Linde Verlag, Wien 1998
Köppl, Peter:
Lobbying als strategisches Interessenmanagement: Scheff, Josef / Gutschelhofer, Alfred (Hrsg.): Lobby Management, Linde Verlag, Wien 1998
Köppl, Peter:
Pflichtfach Lobbying – Ein Kursbuch in Serie für Wirtschaftstreibende, die ihre Erfolge noch steigern wollen. 10-tlg. Serie in „Die Wirtschaft“, Wien 1996
Köppl, Peter / Scheucher, Christian:
Herausforderung Lobbying – Interessen als unternehmerischer Mehrwert. Management Club, Wien 1994
Köppl, Peter:
Akzeptanz, Relevanz und Dominanz von Lobbyismus in der transnationalen politischen Entscheidungsfindung der Europäischen Union. Die funktionale Notwendigkeit der Integration von Lobbyismus im Rahmen informaler politischer Kommunikation als Beitrag zur politischen Entscheidungsfindung. Unveröffentlichte Dissertation, Universität Wien, 1996
Köppl, Peter:
Lobbyismus in Österreich: Das verschwiegene Instrument der Public Relations? Dargestellt am Beispiel der Entstehung der österreichischen Wasserrechtsgesetz-Novelle 1990. Unveröffentlichte Diplomarbeit, Universität Wien, 1991
The EU Election Analysis Austria
The super election year 2024 is gaining momentum. Therefore, we are starting our series of detailed analyses with the election of the European Parliament in Austria, which took place on June 9th, from a Public Affairs perspective.
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MASTERMIND Public Affairs Consulting GmbH
Neubaugasse 1 | A | 12-15
1070 Wien | Vienna – Austria
Phone: +43 1 355 20 96
Email: office@mastermind.cc
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Mastermind Public Affairs Consulting GmbH
Neubaugasse 1 | A | 12-15
1070 Wien | Vienna – Austria
E-Mail: office@mastermind.cc