Markus is an Austrian entrepreneur and politician for the NEOS party, currently serving as a member of the National Council of Austria since October 2024. He was involved as a producer in the development of Palumba, a digital platform designed to engage and inform young voters about politics in an accessible and engaging way. Hofer has held significant roles in his career, including over 25 years in national and international industrial firms, notably serving as the CFO for the Miba Group. In addition to his parliamentary role, he acts as the finance officer on the NEOS federal board and as the deputy federal spokesperson for UNOS, the party's economic association.