 In 1978, he started at the "Oberösterreichische Kraftwerke AG" (OKA), known today as the "Energie AG Oberösterreich"; in 1985 he was appointed head of department and 1994 was appointed Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.His contract was extended in June 2009 for another five years until October 31, 2014.From 1989 to 1996, he was President of the Sportunion Oberösterreich, then until 2009, was President of the Upper Austrian Football Association.