The employee in question was immediately dismissed by OMV but remains at large. What makes the case particularly explosive is the employee's connection to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), which holds a stake of around 25% in OMV. Stern: “A strong partnership”Despite the delicate circumstances, OMV CEO Alfred Stern is confident, as reported by DerKurier. Stern also criticized European policy, particularly “overregulation.” He advocates a more ‘pragmatic’ and “technology-neutral” approach to promote innovation and strengthen Europe's competitiveness. Stern would like to see the free market and competition produce the best solutions, rather than “ideological legislation.”OMV