Andreas Mailath-Pokorny Reappointed for Third Term as MUK Managing Director

Andreas Mailath-Pokorny, aged 66, has been appointed to serve another term as managing director of the Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK). This marks his third consecutive period in this leadership role, having originally assumed the position in 2018. The decision was made by Wien Holding, the entity responsible for the appointment. The recruitment process sought a confident individual capable of leading the institution independently while also fulfilling the duties of rector. Mailath-Pokorny, a former cultural city councilor, will continue to oversee the university's operations under this renewed mandate. The announcement was reported by APA on March 30, 2026.