Michael Hoeferer has been appointed the new chairman of Malta International Airport.
Born in 1959, Mr Hoeferer is a graduate in economics, history and public relations. He began his career with Austrian Airlines in the marketing and planning division, where later he was responsible for marketing strategy before being appointed vice-president of operations in 1994.
In 1996, Mr Hoeferer was appointed chief executive officer of the Austrian National Tourist Organisation. He was also president of the Alpine Tourist Commission and served for several terms on the board of the European Travel Commission, the board of directors of Austrian Travel Agents and Tour Operators as well as the advisory board of Austrian Airlines.
In 2001, Mr Hoeferer joined Vienna International Airport where he was appointed senior executive vice president for airline and terminal services, as well as CEO of Vienna International Holdings.
Mr Hoeferer has already served as chairman of MIA between 2003 and 2007.