Annette Hollreiser
About Annette Hollreiser
Annette Hollreiser serves as the Administrative Employee Council Secretariat at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in international trade and accounting, she has extensive experience in administrative roles and collaboration in multicultural settings.
Work at European Patent Office
Annette Hollreiser has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2002. She served as a Project Assistant in the Cooperation with Member States department for 15 years until 2017. In this role, she contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing collaboration with member states. Since 2017, she has held the position of Administrative Employee in the Council Secretariat, where she manages a range of administrative tasks. Her current role involves supporting the Council's operations in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Annette Hollreiser completed her studies at Lycée Bristol Cannes, where she focused on International Trade and obtained the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur en Commerce International (BTS) from 1986 to 1988. Additionally, she studied at Lycée Renoir Cagnes sur Mer, specializing in Accounting, and earned her Baccalauréat during the same period. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in commerce and accounting, which supports her administrative functions at the EPO.
Background
Annette Hollreiser has extensive experience working in a multicultural environment, collaborating with international colleagues throughout her career at the European Patent Office. Her ability to adapt to new challenges and learn new tools independently has been a significant asset in her roles. This adaptability is complemented by her flexibility in handling various administrative tasks within the Council Secretariat.
Professional Experience
With a total of over 20 years of experience at the European Patent Office, Annette Hollreiser has developed a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operations. Her tenure as a Project Assistant in the Cooperation with Member States involved significant interaction with various stakeholders, enhancing her project management skills. In her current role as Administrative Employee in the Council Secretariat, she continues to leverage her experience to support the Council's administrative functions.