Join us - together with our partner eXplore!- for an insightful panel discussion with top industry leaders exploring the evolution of corporate headquarters as we approach 2030. Discover the trends, challenges, and innovative strategies around ESG, shaping the future of organizational hubs.

• Explore how headquarters are structuring ESG initiatives for maximum impact

• Hear insights from leaders driving ESG transformation at the top

• Learn how sustainability shapes headquarters’ organizations

• Get practical strategies to elevate your organization’s ESG performance by 2030

Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of corporate headquarters as we gear up for 2030 - in collaboration with Explore!.

Registration link:

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Panelists:

• Piotr Zaleski, Regional CEO, Eastern Europe at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

• Martin Zenker, UNIQA, Head of ESG Office

• Markus Ecker, RBI, Head of Sustainability

Welcome Address:
Prof. Dr. Phillip Nell, Head of the Institute for International Business at WU Vienna and the Headquarters in Austria (HiA) research project.

Moderator:
Dr. Vladimir Preveden, expert in strategic business transformation specialized on resilience and sustainability, author, and lecturer

Keynote & Panelist:

Carolin Oberst, a doctoral student at WU Vienna, focusing on anchoring ESG principles in corporate governance and organizational structure.

Keynote: Organizing for Good: How Leading Companies Effectively Organize ESG

Followed by:
Networking with snacks and drinks

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts and network with peers. Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of corporate headquarters as we gear up for 2030.

This event is organized by the Headquarters in Austria (HiA) research project in collaboration with eXplore!, Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB), the Austrian Business Agency (ABA), and the Vienna Business Agency at the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Related links:

https://www.wu.ac.at/en/hia/hia-project 

https://www.explore.university/ 

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