Where others stop, we move forward. With conviction, precision, and a sense for what truly matters — driven by a team that understands processes, refines brands, and wins people over.
RAHOFER & STRAFE TEAM
Daniel Strafe
What stands out most is Daniel’s ability to remain calm and clear-headed, even in demanding situations. This quality fosters trust and enables productive collaboration with colleagues and clients alike.
He possesses strong expertise in modelling and assessing both internal and external factors that are critical to the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of projects.
Daniel’s commitment to genuine transformation goes beyond theory — he embodies the values he brings into his work and environment, helping his partners remain resilient and successful in a constantly changing world.
Maximilian Rahofer
With his natural openness and positive energy, Max brings enthusiasm and momentum to every project. He enjoys collaborating with people and developing solutions together. Max supports companies in gaining in-depth market insights, formulating strategic recommendations, and achieving high-quality project outcomes.
His skills and experience make him a valuable partner for organizations seeking deep insights and practical strategies to navigate change and sustainably optimize their business models.
OUR NETWORK IN PROGRESS
Franz Dorn
Franz combines analytical precision with a deep understanding of risk, financial markets and corporate governance – with a particular focus on insurance economics and risk-based business models. Thanks to his experience in the insurance industry at Allianz, in corporate finance and in risk management, he brings a versatile, practical financial profile to the table. As an insurance expert and through his work in restructuring and reorganisation consulting, he supports companies in analysis, stabilisation and strategic realignment.
Franz thinks precisely, solution-oriented and entrepreneurially, translating complex financial and insurance-related issues into clear, robust decisions.
Florian Gigler
And, of course, he still loves crafting brand claims, manifestos, and radio spots — and always finds the right words for any PowerPoint presentation.
Goran Golik
For more than 15 years, he has been teaching advertising and communication strategy with a focus on responsible communication and sustainable brand management at leading design schools, colleges, and universities in Austria and abroad. Based on materiality analyses, he develops and transforms brands to engage and inspire their audiences.
Nunu Kaller
Nunu develops and supports communication campaigns for companies that seek to convey sustainable values authentically. She helps shape meaningful strategies that place environmental awareness and social responsibility at the center.
Olga MERZLYAKOVA
With deep expertise in developing growth strategies, driving transformations, launching new products, and executing M&A strategies, she helps organizations strengthen their market position and make value-creating decisions. Olga combines analytical tools with profound knowledge to design tailored, impactful strategies that deliver measurable results.
Thomas Pesendorfer
Thomas has many years of experience in strategic consulting with a strong focus on strategy and innovation. He has successfully supported international transformation projects and brings extensive insights from the telecommunications, food retail, and automotive industries.
His current focus lies in the field of green energy, where he applies his expertise in business model development and transformation to design forward-looking solutions.
Martin Riegler
With 17 years of experience across the automotive industry, B2B2C e-commerce, and the energy and cleantech sectors, he helps companies realign their sales and marketing to drive growth, and leverage future technologies such as AI and cleantech to enhance operational efficiency. As a consultant, sparring partner, and interim executive, he delivers measurable results and sustainable success.
Astrid-Maria Schneider
Astrid-Maria strengthens Rahofer & Strafe in project management and brings several years of experience in managing communication and advertising projects. She is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of projects – from the initial enquiry to the final implementation.
Her main areas of focus include operational project management, coordination with clients, creation, production and external partners, as well as ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met. With structure and strong organizational skills, she ensures that even complex projects are implemented efficiently and reliably.
Fabian Sturm
His current focus is on M&A strategies, where he supports companies in driving sustainable growth and innovation within a dynamic industry environment.
Alexander Trybus
What drives him, he also shares with passion: for the past decade, he has been lecturing and serving as a guest professor at Austria’s leading universities in the fields of creative concept & design, communication and advertising.
Domenica Tscherne
Since 2012, Domenica has been supporting companies in developing and implementing sustainable corporate strategies and in integrating ESG aspects into processes and structures to achieve effective sustainability management.
She actively assists organizations in communicating with their stakeholders and in building professional ESG reporting systems. Domenica is also a lecturer in stakeholder management and sustainability reporting.
Franz
Dorn
Franz combines analytical precision with a deep understanding of risk, financial markets and corporate governance – with a particular focus on insurance economics and risk-based business models. Thanks to his experience in the insurance industry at Allianz, in corporate finance and in risk management, he brings a versatile, practical financial profile to the table. As an insurance expert and through his work in restructuring and reorganisation consulting, he supports companies in analysis, stabilisation and strategic realignment.
Franz thinks precisely, solution-oriented and entrepreneurially, translating complex financial and insurance-related issues into clear, robust decisions.
Florian
Gigler
And, of course, he still loves crafting brand claims, manifestos, and radio spots — and always finds the right words for any PowerPoint presentation.
Goran
Golik
For more than 15 years, he has been teaching advertising and communication strategy with a focus on responsible communication and sustainable brand management at leading design schools, colleges, and universities in Austria and abroad. Based on materiality analyses, he develops and transforms brands to engage and inspire their audiences.
Nunu
Kaller
Nunu develops and supports communication campaigns for companies that seek to convey sustainable values authentically. She helps shape meaningful strategies that place environmental awareness and social responsibility at the center.
Olga
MERZLYAKOVA
With deep expertise in developing growth strategies, driving transformations, launching new products, and executing M&A strategies, she helps organizations strengthen their market position and make value-creating decisions. Olga combines analytical tools with profound knowledge to design tailored, impactful strategies that deliver measurable results.
Thomas
Pesendorfer
Thomas has many years of experience in strategic consulting with a strong focus on strategy and innovation. He has successfully supported international transformation projects and brings extensive insights from the telecommunications, food retail, and automotive industries.
His current focus lies in the field of green energy, where he applies his expertise in business model development and transformation to design forward-looking solutions.
Martin
Riegler
With 17 years of experience across the automotive industry, B2B2C e-commerce, and the energy and cleantech sectors, he helps companies realign their sales and marketing to drive growth, and leverage future technologies such as AI and cleantech to enhance operational efficiency. As a consultant, sparring partner, and interim executive, he delivers measurable results and sustainable success.
Fabian
Sturm
His current focus is on M&A strategies, where he supports companies in driving sustainable growth and innovation within a dynamic industry environment.
Alexander
Trybus
What drives him, he also shares with passion: for the past decade, he has been lecturing and serving as a guest professor at Austria’s leading universities in the fields of creative concept & design, communication and advertising.
Domenica
Tscherne
Since 2012, Domenica has been supporting companies in developing and implementing sustainable corporate strategies and in integrating ESG aspects into processes and structures to achieve effective sustainability management.
She actively assists organizations in communicating with their stakeholders and in building professional ESG reporting systems. Domenica is also a lecturer in stakeholder management and sustainability reporting.
Astrid-Maria
Schneider
Astrid-Maria strengthens Rahofer & Strafe in project management and brings several years of experience in managing communication and advertising projects. She is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of projects – from the initial enquiry to the final implementation.
Her main areas of focus include operational project management, coordination with clients, creation, production and external partners, as well as ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met. With structure and strong organizational skills, she ensures that even complex projects are implemented efficiently and reliably.
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