Klaus Candussi - Visionär und Geschäftsführer atempo

Klaus Candussi

Co-Founder and Head of Internationalization

Visionary and networker. (Almost) always relaxed - even in turbulent times.

Experience and competences of Klaus Candussi:

  • Musicology studies, academic degree Mag.Phil. at the Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
  • Social management studies, academic degree MAS at the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
  • Professional experience as Regional Secretary of Lebenshilfe Steiermark
  • Founder and CEO of multiple organizations focused on work with and for people with disabilities
  • Journalist, consultant and university lecture
  • Ashoka Fellow since 2015, graduate of the Ashoka Visionary Program 2016 for Innovative Leadership und Impact-Orientiation

Leadership experience:

  • Experience in the development and leadership of social organizations as well as experience in the conception and leadership of transnational development projects
  • Co-Founder and central ambassador of the atempo group together with Walburga Fröhlich

Special knowledge and experience:

  • Work experience with people with learning difficulties and disabilities, as well as with self-help organizations
  • Work experience as a consultant for organizations, as a presenter and lecturer
  • Journalistic practice and lecturing activities
  • Long-term experience in stakeholder management

Executive and supervisory board experience:

Awards:

  • 2018: Innovative Practice
  • 2018 Zero Project
  • 2017: World Summit Award
  • 2017: Social Award
  • 2017: Fast Forward Award Fin.
  • 2016: SDG Pioneer
  • 2015: Ashoka Fellowship
  • 2015: Erasmus+
  • 2015: European Business Award
  • 2015: Zweiländerpreis
  • 2015: ASRA
  • 2015: Green Franchise Award nom.
  • 2014: Trigos
  • 2013: Franchise Award
  • 2012: Trigos nom.
  • 2012: SEA-Award nom.
  • 2011: B2B Diversity Preis
  • 2011: ConSozial-Preis
  • 2009: Lifelong Learning Award
  • 2007: SozialMarie Preis