Werner Faymann

About

Former Chancellor of Austria that served in this position from 2008 up until 2016. He has also served as Austria's Minister of Transport, Innovation and Technology as well as a Member of the National Council. In 2008, he was named Chair of the Social Democratic Party.

Before Fame

He is a graduate of the University of Vienna. Shortly after graduating, he began working as the provincial chairman of the Socialist Youth Vienna. 

Trivia

Besides politics, he also has a passion for banking and finances. He even worked as a consultant for Bank Austria.

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Vienna, Austria. He is now a husband and father of two children.

Associated With

He was once given the opportunity to work with Heinz Fischer during his political career.