General legal information
Legal form and status:
acib GmbH is a limited liability company under Austrian law (GmbH Act), established in 2002. As a leading international centre of excellence for industrial biotechnology (COMET Centre), acib operates at the interface between science and industry.
The company is oriented towards the public good and is subject to a strict prohibition on profit distribution. acib GmbH is therefore a non-profit organisation within the meaning of EU regulations. All income is reinvested directly into the promotion of science and research, as well as into the training of young scientists.
Shareholders:
acib GmbH is 100% publicly owned by renowned Austrian universities and public research institutions:
Management & Representation:
The company is led by the Managing Director (CEO) and supported by four authorised signatories.
Management: Dr. Mathias Drexler (CEO)
Authorised signatories:
- Mag. Christina Loidl (CF/RO)
- Univ. Prof. DDr. Bernd Nidetzky (CSO)
- Mag. Katrin Weinhandl (COO)
- Mag. Patricia Velikogne (CLO)
General power of representation
The representation of acib GmbH is subject to the following regulations:
Managing Director:
Dr Mathias Drexler has sole power of representation.
Authorised signatories:
The authorised signatories are each only authorised to represent the company jointly with another authorised signatory or jointly with the managing director (joint power of attorney).
Special powers of attorney & operational representation
In addition to the general power of representation, the following powers of attorney apply to specific business areas:
Confidentiality Agreements (NDA/CDA):
Mag. Astrid Preisz is expressly authorised to represent the company externally, together with an authorised signatory or the Managing Director, for the conclusion of confidentiality agreements (Non-Disclosure Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements).
Media Cooperation and Promotion Transparency Act (MedKF-TG):
Ms Azra Susic is appointed and authorised to make notifications under the MedKF-TG.
Procurement & Purchasing:
In the course of day-to-day business, staff in the Procurement department are authorised to represent the company in operational purchasing transactions and standardised procurement processes. This representation takes place within the framework of internal competence guidelines and covers the supply of goods and services necessary for research operations.