Management
Strategic governance and professional management for transparency, accountability and effective implementation across regions.
CEE CA SEC combines strategic governance with professional management structures to ensure transparency, accountability and effective implementation.
Our governance framework defines the organisation's strategic direction, oversight mechanisms and ethical standards. At the same time, our management structures ensure efficient project execution, operational coordination and day-to-day implementation.
This integrated approach allows us to balance long-term strategic vision with practical delivery of projects and partnerships across regions.
Our Policies
CEE CA SEC is guided by a set of internal policies and principles that ensure responsible, transparent and inclusive operations across all activities.
We are committed to
Integrity and Transparency
We apply clear governance structures, financial accountability and transparent decision-making processes.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
We promote equal opportunities and actively support the participation of women, youth and vulnerable groups in all areas of our work.
Anti-Corruption and Ethical Standards
We adhere to strict ethical guidelines and zero-tolerance policies towards corruption, ensuring integrity in all partnerships and project activities.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
We integrate climate awareness, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability into project design and implementation.
Conflict Sensitivity and Peace-Oriented Approaches
We consider social and political contexts in all interventions and promote approaches that contribute to stability, dialogue and peaceful development.
Academic Integrity and Evidence-Based Work
We base our activities on research, data and analysis, ensuring that our work is grounded in knowledge and long-term perspectives.
Management Team
Leadership team responsible for strategic direction and day-to-day operations of CEE CA SEC.
Christian Gessl
Chairman/President
Strategic Leadership
Austria
Volodymyr Matiusko
Vice President
Investment & Regional Development
Ukraine
Jonas Krabichler
General Secretary
Operations & Coordination
Austria
Adriano Franzoi
Finanzen
Finance
Austria
Alyeen Edenhauser
Communication
Communication
Austria
Board Members
Board members providing oversight, strategic guidance, and representing diverse regional perspectives.
Kobyljon Adylov
Board Member – Uzbekistan & Agriculture Innovation
Uzbekistan
Knut Gerber
Board Member – Georgia & Education
Georgia
Erica Zuzec
Board Member – Moldova & Women Empowerment
Moldova
Volodymyr Matiushko
Board Member – Ukraine & Transport and Logistics
Ukraine
Guido Schratzer
Board Member – Learning Methods
Austria
Carsten Boehnke
Board Member – Film & Strategic Communication
Germany
Rusudan Mirobzalova
Board Member – Film, Photography & Festivals
Uzbekistan
Jonas Krabichler
Board Member – Relief & Emergency Response
Austria
Muhammad Yasir
Board Member – Pakistan & Peace and Conflict Studies
Pakistan
Our People
Learn more about the leadership team and board members driving management and strategic direction.
Management Team
Christian Gessl
Chairman/President
Strategic Leadership
Austria
Leads overall strategic direction, international partnerships and long-term institutional development of CEE CA SEC.
Volodymyr Matiusko
Vice President
Investment & Regional Development
Ukraine
Supports strategic projects focused on investment planning, reconstruction approaches and regional economic cooperation.
Jonas Krabichler
General Secretary
Operations & Coordination
Austria
Coordinates day-to-day operations, cross-team execution and organizational communication across programmes.
Adriano Franzoi
Finanzen
Finance
Austria
Oversees financial planning, budgeting and resource management to ensure sustainable implementation of initiatives.
Alyeen Edenhauser
Communication
Communication
Austria
Leads communication strategy, digital visibility and outreach across regional and international stakeholder groups.
Board Members
Kobyljon Adylov
Board Member – Uzbekistan & Agriculture Innovation
Uzbekistan
Kobyljon Adylov is an expert in sustainable development, agriculture and green economy with more than 30 years of experience across government, international organisations and the NGO sector. As Executive Director of the Agroinnovatsiya Foundation, he leads initiatives in agricultural innovation, organic farming and rural development.
Within CEE CA SEC, he is responsible for Uzbekistan and contributes to projects in sustainable agriculture, agro-innovation and climate-resilient development, linking policy, practice and international cooperation.
Knut Gerber
Board Member – Georgia & Education
Georgia
Knut Gerber is an expert in education, training systems and institutional development with a strong focus on vocational education and capacity building.
Within CEE CA SEC, he supports activities in Georgia and contributes to the development of education programmes, including business education and training (BET), knowledge transfer and professional skills development across regions.
Erica Zuzec
Board Member – Moldova & Women Empowerment
Moldova
Erica Zuzec is a specialist in social development, women’s rights and inclusive governance. Her work focuses on gender equality, peacebuilding and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
Within CEE CA SEC, she represents Moldova and contributes to initiatives on women’s economic empowerment, social inclusion and peace-oriented development.
Volodymyr Matiushko
Board Member – Ukraine & Transport and Logistics
Ukraine
Volodymyr Matiushko is an expert in investment planning, innovation and infrastructure development with extensive experience in economic and technical project design.
Within CEE CA SEC, he is responsible for Ukraine and focuses on transport, logistics and corridor development, including data and infrastructure connectivity along regional trade routes.
Guido Schratzer
Board Member – Learning Methods
Austria
Guido is an expert in education methodologies, training systems and applied learning approaches. His work focuses on innovative teaching formats and knowledge transfer.
Within CEE CA SEC, he contributes to the development of training concepts, learning methodologies and capacity-building programmes across different sectors.
Carsten Boehnke
Board Member – Film & Strategic Communication
Germany
Carsten Boehnke is a documentary filmmaker and communication expert with extensive experience in visual storytelling and participatory media.
Within CEE CA SEC, he leads the film and communication pillar, supporting documentary production, European film cooperation and strategic communication for development and policy initiatives.
Rusudan Mirobzalova
Board Member – Film, Photography & Festivals
Uzbekistan
Rusudan is a specialist in film, photography and cultural programming with experience in festivals, training and creative industries.
Within CEE CA SEC, she contributes to film production, training for young filmmakers and the development of cultural platforms and festivals linking Europe and Central Asia.
Jonas Krabichler
Board Member – Relief & Emergency Response
Austria
Jonas Krabichler is engaged in emergency response, disaster relief and humanitarian coordination. He works closely with firefighters, ambulance services and civil protection actors.
Within CEE CA SEC, he contributes to relief and emergency programmes, including disaster preparedness, humanitarian coordination and cross-border cooperation in crisis response.
Muhammad Yasir
Board Member – Pakistan & Peace and Conflict Studies
Pakistan
Muhammad Yasir is a Peace and Conflict Studies specialist currently pursuing his Master’s degree at the University of Innsbruck.
Within CEE CA SEC, he is responsible for Pakistan and contributes to peacebuilding and conflict transformation initiatives. His work combines workshops on psychological trauma and rehabilitation with research and academic engagement in peace and conflict studies, including CIMIC-related approaches.