Peter KREIML is Director in the Austrian Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. P. Kreimls professional  experience started in 1972 by teaching in VET institutions and adult learning institutions, followed by scientific work in the field of leaning outcomes and teaching methods. From 1985 till 1995 he managed on behalf of the Education Ministry four VET institutions in Vienna and developed  Curricula and policy frameworks for VET. Since 1995 he coordinates European policies and programmes at the national level. Mr. Kreiml also represents Austria in meetings of EU Directors General for VET, Advisery Committee for VET, Lifelong Learning Programme and participated in various EU-level negotiations in VET. He represents Austria in the CEDEFOP Governing Board and chairs currently the Board.