Successful and experienced
Marianne Heiss is known as one of the most renowned managers and leaders in German economy. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and before that as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Austrian manager has decisively shaped the success of the American communications and brand company BBDO in Europe and Germany. As European Finance Director, she was previously responsible for 18 European countries within the company. She has served on the supervisory boards of Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Porsche SE since 2018, and has been a member of the supervisory board and audit committee of Paysafe Limited since 2024. Marianne Heiss is also a member of the advisory board of Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co KG (Ritter Sport) and UNICEF Honorary Representative for Philanthropy and Partnerships in Austria.
In addition to her proven and long-standing expertise in financial management and sustainable and efficient corporate governance, Marianne Heiss focuses on diversity, equality and inclusion as well as CSR and ESG. With this and with her international network across numerous industries and committees, she brings essential expertise to the future-focused positioning of PALFINGER AG.
Well Positioned
Above all, Marianne Heiss reflects key areas of work and the strategic orientation of PALFINGER: Since the beginning of 2024, Maria Koller has been centrally responsible for the topic of HR on the Executive Board. Now there is the opportunity to align the agendas of the Supervisory Board even more closely with the future positioning of the company because CSR and ESG play an important role in this context, also with regard to the financial market.
Marianne Heiss is the author of several books, including ‘YES SHE CAN – The Future of Management is Female’ and ‘Strategic Cost Management in Practice.’ In addition, in her podcast ‘Voices’, she talks with leaders from business, politics and culture about future issues.
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