About Andrea Viehauser
The search for qualified executives requires far more than just experience and a systematic approach. It requires an understanding of human nature, empathy, and a willingness to listen carefully.
From my clients’ perspective, this means understanding their requirements and expectations precisely. From the candidates’ perspective, it means recognizing their needs, motivations, and personal goals.
Balancing these two aspects is a responsibility that is both challenging and rewarding. For me, every new search is an opportunity to bring people and companies together in a way that fosters mutual trust, respect, and shared growth.
With over 25 years of experience in the Austrian and international markets, I am familiar with the unique challenges involved in recruiting executives for senior-level positions. Today, I am pleased to be able to put my knowledge and network to work for my clients as an independent consultant.
The encounters with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, the contacts with decision-makers in business, culture, society and the public sector, the diverse range of responsibilities across the various sectors, and the long-term support I provide to clients and candidates continue to enrich my life to this day.
For me, personal contact, open dialogue and mutual trust form the basis of my work and, at the same time, are at the heart of my network.
“Listening is my strength. Because when the time comes for change, precise questions act as a compass, guiding the way in a new direction. My strategic strength lies in my ability to grasp situations quickly and analyse them in detail. With an inquisitive mind and an entrepreneurial understanding, I support people and organisations in finding solutions that not only advance careers but, above all, enable them to live true to their essence and find fulfilment.”
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Professional stations
I have been working in executive search for more than 25 years and held leadership roles at leading international consulting firms before founding my own consulting firm. My career has included stints at Amrop Jenewein, LAB & Company, and NP Neumann & Partners (now DHR International), among others.
After many years working in partnerships and international networks, I founded my own executive search firm in 2022 and also held leadership roles at Chaberton Partners and Selion Global Austria. Since November 2025, I have been Managing Director of Board Connect Austria, based in Vienna, and I look forward to continuing to support clients and candidates over the long term, together with a strong international team.
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Degree in Business Administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business
Having spent many years at leading international recruitment consultancies, I now apply my extensive expertise in the fields of executive search, management assessment and board advisory in a targeted manner, with a clear focus on industry- and role-specific understanding, as well as on promoting diversity and inclusion when filling senior positions.
It is the personal guidance I provide in careers and business ventures, and the direct involvement in the strategies and visions of decision-makers in the private and public sectors, that inspire me every day. With sensitivity, experience, and perseverance, every search can be successfully managed.
Ihre Andrea Viehauser
Complex searches require reliable partnerships
Sustained success stems from experience, trust, and shared values. At Board Connect Austria, I work with a well-coordinated team that has been successfully active in the international executive search market since the 1990s. As part of the Board Connect Global Network, we combine the highest quality standards with international reach and a deep understanding of the market.
This is how we create lasting added value – for companies seeking leaders who shape, drive and inspire.
