Josef Meichenitsch, MA is a trained economist and designated member of the Executive Board of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB), where he is responsible for the division “Payments, Financial Education, and IT.”
Previously, he headed the department “European Supervisory Principles and Strategy” in the OeNB’s banking supervision. In this role, he was a member of several working groups at the European Central Bank and the European Banking Authority. Under his leadership, the OeNB’s first climate stress test for the Austrian banking system was developed and conducted.
Before joining the OeNB, he held positions at the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) and the Central Bank of Ireland. Prior to that, he worked as financial policy advisor for the Green Party in both the Austrian and European Parliaments.
Since June 2025, Josef Meichenitsch has been a member of the board of the Club of Rome – Austrian Chapter.