Markus Sam has extensive experience in the financial sector, currently serving in a leadership role at FMA Finanzmarktaufsicht Österreich since 2007, where responsibilities include interim department management in market and stock exchange supervision and overseeing issuer supervision. Prior to joining FMA, Markus worked at Österreichische Ärzte- und Apothekerbank AG from 2005 to 2006, focusing on accounting, payment transactions, and credit administration. Markus holds a Master's degree in European Economy and Business Management from WU Executive Academy, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from Fachhochschule des BFI Wien.