Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries appoint Andreas Bierwirth as CEO

Andreas Bierwirth is set to become the next chief executive officer of the Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries Group, taking over from Erwin van Lambaart. His appointment as CEO and chairman of the executive board takes effect on 14 March 2027. Van Lambaart's five-year contract runs out in March 2027.

“After one year as chief transformation officer, Andreas Bierwirth is well aware of the challenges facing the group.”

Van Lambaart told the supervisory board in September that he would not seek renewal of his mandate at the end of the contract. The supervisory board then began an international search process and confirmed Bierwirth's appointment.

Bierwirth has been on the group's executive board since September 2025, when he was appointed chief transformation officer, and had previously been a board member of Casinos Austria. When van Lambaart's contract expires in March, the executive board will have two members: Bierwirth and finance chief Martin Skopek.

Edith Hlawati, a board member of Casinos Austria co-owner ÖBAG, said she was confident in the decision, citing Bierwirth's year as chief transformation officer and his previous leadership roles. "After one year as chief transformation officer, Andreas Bierwirth is well aware of the challenges facing the group," she said.

Allwyn CEO Robert Chvatal thanked van Lambaart for his work, saying the group was well-positioned for the upcoming concession award process, and said he looked forward to working with Bierwirth. Hlawati said van Lambaart had prepared the group for upcoming regulatory changes and the opening of the online market in Austria.