Austrian Competition Authority Establishes Two New Case Departments
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority appoints experienced experts to lead two new case departments, aiming to enhance the enforcement of competition law in Austria.
07.05.2024 | Austrian competition authority
Teresa Eckhard and Stefan Ruech, long-time BWB members, were officially appointed to lead two new case departments by General Director Natalie Harsdorf-Borsch on May 7, 2024.
The newly formed Case Department A, led by Dr. Teresa Eckhard, is tasked with conducting investigations, merger control, sector-specific expertise, knowledge management, and case preparation in various sectors such as energy, tourism, transportation, agriculture, and more. It also handles matters related to unfair competition laws and regulations promoting fairness and transparency for commercial users of online platforms.