Stronach, Frank eigentlich Franz Strohsack#

Stronach, Frank (real name: Franz Strohsack), b. Kleinsemmering in the municipality of Gutenberg an der Raabklamm (Styria), Sept. 6, 1932, industrial entrepreneur; apprenticeship as toolmaker, 1954 moved to Canada, where he established the Magna International Inc. ( Magna Holding AG), one of the biggest enterprises in the car supply industry of N America. His managerial philosophy is based on broad employee participation in shares and profits. Since 1986 professional activities in Europe (Magna Europa, central office at Oberwaltersdorf, Lower Austria). Also interested horse breeding and sports as well as leisure industry projects (e.g. the leisure centre at Ebreichsdorf, Lower Austria). Since 1999 president of the national Austrian football league.