Release of 26.02.2013
Vienna, February 26, 2013 - The previous head of Corporate Account Management at A1 Telekom Austria AG for Upper Austria, Richard Palmetzhofer, was appointed Managing Director and moved to the subsidiary Telekom Austria Group M2M GmbH on February 1, 2013. Here he is in charge of the sales agenda. Palmetzhofer, who hails from Upper Austria, is responsible for sales in the Competence Center for Machine to Machine Communication. Among his key tasks are providing expertise and implementing business solutions in international operations. The Head of the M2M Sales Department sees market development and generating revenues as the biggest challenges.
Palmetzhofer enters his new job with much commitment and motivation: "M2M offers an innovative business area with international development potential for new business models. My goal is to generate steady growth through profitable business and positive cooperation."
Richard Palmetzhofer began his career at A1 Telekom Austria AG in the year 2000 during his studies in general business administration at Johannes Kepler University in Linz. In 2007 Palmetzhofer became Head of International Account Management for the regions Upper Austria and Salzburg, and served as an important interface between A1 Telekom Austria AG and its customers and partners. In 2009 he continued his tasks as Regional Head of the Business Solutions department in Upper Austria and Salzburg. This job gave Palmetzhofer insight into innovative fields of business and the dynamic environment of the Telekom Austria Group. In the end Palmetzhofer was responsible for overall account management in Upper Austria.
Richard Palmetzhofer is delighted about the numerous exciting tasks connected to the broad field of application of M2M. Through his continuous further training, he is constantly gaining additional expertise in the areas of selling, leadership and coaching, which highly qualifies him to lead the sales unit. The father of two enjoys his leisure time outdoors, where he goes hiking, cycling and ski touring.
