Dr. iur. Martin Janda held senior roles in various areas of federal administration for 30 years, 18 of which as senior HR officer at the Federal Ministry of Economy. In this function, he played a crucial role in the establishment of the Austrian Federal Competition Authority (AFCA) in 2002, from then on supporting it as representative of the administrative authority, as well as in organisational and legal matters.
In early 2019 he moved to the AFCA, taking on the roles of strategic consultant and Head of the Staff Unit. Martin Janda has deputised for the Director General for Competition since December 2021, and he has been the interim Head of Office since November 2023.
“Martin Janda has expertise both in competition law and in senior management. I am very happy to announce his final appointment as Deputy Director General and Head of Office by the Federal President,” declares Director General Natalie Harsdorf.
“I look forward to working alongside and supporting Director General Natalie Harsdorf at the AFCA.I am delighted to be representing the interests of such a successful and dynamic authority and helping to promote fair competition,” comments Martin Janda, new Head of Office of the AFCA.
