Casinos Austria names Robert Zadrazil as Chairman of the Supervisory Board

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Robert Zadrazil

Zadrazil’s decades of experience makes him well-placed to support next phase of growth

Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries Group have appointed Robert Zadrazil as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, where he replaces Wolfgang Hesoun, who stepped down after six years in the position.

The Annual General Meeting of Casinos Austria AG also appointed Katja Tautscher, an accomplished legal expert, as a new member of the Supervisory Board, succeeding Erika Stark‑Rittenauer. In addition, the mandate of Roland Mechtler as a member of the Supervisory Board of Österreichische Lotterien Ges.m.b.H. was renewed. 

Robert Chvatal, CEO of Allwyn, holder of a majority stake in the group, said: “Robert Zadrazil’s decades of experience across complex, highly regulated environments makes him exceptionally wellplaced to support our next phase of growth. We are very pleased to welcome him to the business and look forward to working together.” 

Edith Hlawati, Executive Board Member, ÖBAG, the state holding company that owns the Austrian government’s 33.24 per cent interest in the group, said: “We are delighted to have secured an outstanding executive with extensive supervisory board expertise in Robert Zadrazil. His proven leadership and regulatory insight will be of great value in guiding both Supervisory Boards.” 

The Supervisory Boards of Casinos Austria AG and Österreichische Lotterien Ges.m.b.H. express their gratitude to the outgoing Chairman as well as all departing and newly appointed members for their commitment and look forward to continued successful collaboration. 

Robert Zadrazil began his career at UniCredit Bank Austria in 2001. He has held various management positions here, including COO, Head of Global Banking Services Austria & CEE (2006-2009), CEO of Schoellerbank (2009-2012) and Board Member for Private Banking (2011-2016). From March 2016 to April 2024, he was CEO of UniCredit Bank Austria. Since May 2024 he has served as Country Manager of UniCredit in Austria.

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