The Grand Master and Grand Chapter of the Equestrian, Secular and Chapterial Order of Saint Joachim are pleased to announce the appointment of H.E. The Chevalier Senator h.c. Wolfgang Steinhardt KCJ to the post of Commander of the German and Austrian Commandery of the Order, Commandery "Leopold II".
Leopold II was the Austrian-born Holy Roman Emperor who appointed Graf Christian von Leinigen, a Knight of Saint Joachim, to be Chamberlain of the Imperial Household.
Born in Vienna, H.E. The Chevalier Steinhardt KCJ had a long career in sales and management of such companies as 3M, Afga and Kontron La-Roche. He was CEO of Elscint Medical Technology and founder of Westwind Air. The Chevalier Steinhardt KCJ served as Commercial Counsellor to the Dominican Republic in Austria, and for five years lived in the Dominican Republic as head of the branch office, for which he was appointed “Senator h.c.” As a youth, for four years Chevalier Steinhardt was a member of the chorus of the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir – the “Wiener Sängerknaben”.
H.E. The Chevalier Steinhardt KCJ is an accomplished pilot, having logged many hours in both multiengine aircraft and helicopters. He combined his passion for flying with his charitable work, and serves as the Federal Commander of the Corps Saint Lazare International. The CSLI is an independent service organization that undertakes numerous charitable activities in Austria and Germany, as well as internationally. It works with, but is not part of, The Order of St Lazarus. Its “air wing” is actively involved in search and rescue operations, emergency evacuations and giving the handicapped the opportunity to enjoy the freedom of recreational flying. A group of about 40 pilots forms an important part of the members of the CSLI.
H.E. The Chevalier Steinhardt KCJ is the recipient of numerous awards and honours for his charitable work, and can be reached at steinhardt@stjoachimorder.org.
Please join us in welcoming Chevalier Steinhardt to this important position. Our members in Austria and Germany are encouraged to contact him.
JUNXIT AMICUS AMOR
H.E. The Chevalier Stephen Lautens GCJ
Grand Master
H.E. The Chevalier Steinhardt KCJ
