Is Christian Kern A-List?
No — Christian Kern is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2016
Chancellor of Austria
Lost A-list status in 2017
Dropped to B tier — Resigns as Chancellor
Ranking Timeline
Management Board Member
Kern becomes a member of the management board of Verbund AG.
CEO of Austrian Federal Railways
Kern is appointed CEO of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).
Chancellor of Austria
Kern becomes Chancellor of Austria.
Resigns as Chancellor
Kern resigns as Chancellor after elections.
Leaves Politics
Kern steps down as chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ).
Joins Investment Company
Kern joins an investment company after leaving politics.
Business Career Continues
Kern continues his career in the business sector.
Last updated: February 25, 2026