On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the business community in Ireland gathered to bid farewell to Josef Treml, who concluded his seven-year tenure as Austrian Commercial Counsellor to Ireland. Treml and his family are returning to Vienna, where he will assume the role of regional manager for Central and Western Europe.
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"I think we really got Ireland on the map of many Austrian companies, and managed to remind Irish entrepreneurs of business opportunities in the exchange with this little country in the heart of Europe with EIGHT neighbours."
Josef Treml
Austrian Commercial Counsellor to Ireland
More than one hundred guests from business and governmental sectors assembled at the UCD University Club Café to celebrate Treml's contributions to Irish-Austrian trade relations and his achievements during his Dublin posting.
The reception featured Austrian cuisine, wine, and beer, creating an authentic atmosphere for the farewell celebration.
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The event also served as an introduction for Marco Garcia, who will succeed Treml in the role. Garcia brings extensive experience as a Commercial Counsellor from his previous posting in Argentina and will lead ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Ireland's continued efforts to strengthen bilateral trade relationships.
