Background
Fritz, Johann Paul was born on April 15, 1940 in Ober-Eggendorf, Austria. Son of Johann and Amalia (Piringer) Fritz.
Fritz, Johann Paul was born on April 15, 1940 in Ober-Eggendorf, Austria. Son of Johann and Amalia (Piringer) Fritz.
Student in philosophy, University Vienna, Austria, 1961. Student in social science, Western Reserve University, 1961. Student, Hochschule fur Welthandel, University of Economics, Vienna, 1964.
General secretary Österreich Jungarbeiterbewegung, Vienna, 1958-1967, vice president, 1967-1970. Deputy secretary general Österreich Wirtschaftsbund, 1970-1975. Director executive Kabel television Wien GmbH, 1975-1983.
Managing director Die Presse (daily newspaper), 1975-1992. Director International Press Institute, 1992—2008. Lecturer media Vienna University of Economics, 1979-1989.
Lecturer mass media University Vienna School Journalism, 1993-1995, professor, 2000.
Member Austrian Newspaper Public Association (vice president 1981-1992), International Federation Newspaper Publications (chairman electronic media committee 1982-1990, board directors), International Association for Newspaper and Media Technology (board directors 1976-1980, senator since 1980), International Advertising Association (president Austrian chapter 1980-1982), Austrian Cable television Association (president 1980-1990), International Press Telecomm. Council (chairman public policy committee 1986-1991), Austrian Press Agency (chairman 1983-1985, 88-92), Austrian Jazz Federation (president 1961-1971), European Jazz Federation (secretary-general 1969-1972), Management Club Vienna (managing director 1971-1975, managing editor Management Report 1971-1975).
Married Brigitte Weick, May 2, 1964. 1 child, Susanne.