About
Viktor Klima is a retired Austrian politician from the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ). He served as the Chancellor of Austria from 1997 to 2000. Klima's chancellorship occurred during a period of significant political and economic change in Austria and Europe.
Career Timeline
Minister of Transport
Appointed Federal Minister for Public Economy and Transport.
Chancellor of Austria
Became Chancellor of Austria.
SPÖ Lost Election
Klima's SPÖ loses election, losing power.
Joins Volkswagen
Joins Volkswagen as a board member, transitioning to the private sector.
MAN Latin America CEO
Becomes CEO of MAN Latin America.
Various Supervisory Boards
Works at various positions at supervisory boards. Continuing to be active in management.
Retired from Politics
Remains retired from politics, focusing on business interests and advisory roles.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026