Graz, March 4, 2025 - The native Styrian brings many years of experience in finance and effective corporate management. During her studies, she spent time at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In her professional career, Tausendschön has successfully introduced digitization measures and implemented process innovations.
"I am very excited to help shape the continued success of SAL. Together, we will develop innovative strategies to achieve our financial goals while improving the efficiency of our processes. I am convinced that through close collaboration and a clear focus on our core goals, we will make significant progress," says Isabel Tausendschön.
Christina Hirschl, Chief Executive Officer of SAL, adds: "With Isabel Tausendschön, we are gaining a highly competent and experienced leader who perfectly complements our team and will help us achieve our ambitious goals. We aim to be among the leading research centers in Europe by 2030 — this is only possible if we bring together dedicated people and implement innovative ideas together."
"We look forward to working with Isabel Tausendschön and are confident that her expertise and commitment will have a positive impact on the further development of our company," says Gudrun Bruckner, Chairwoman of the SAL Works Council.
Around 350 employees from over 40 countries currently work at SAL on Electronics and Software Based Systems in the fields of mobility, energy, health, safety and much more. The research center has been growing since its foundation in 2018 and has now also been able to distinguish itself in various activities as part of the EU Chips Act.
With Isabel Tausendschön and Christina Hirschl leading the company, a strong management team will shape the future of SAL.
ABOUT SILICON AUSTRIA LABS (SAL)
Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL) was founded in 2018 as a top non-university research center in the field of Electronics and Software Based Systems. At its locations in Graz, Villach and Linz, research is conducted on key technologies in the fields of Microsystems, Sensor Systems, Power Electronics, Intelligent Wireless Systems and Embedded Systems. SAL brings together key players from industry and science and thus valuable expertise and know-how, and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. The aim is to accelerate the value creation process from idea to innovation – with excellent research and economic benefits. Owners are the Republic (50.1%), the Provinces of Styria and Carinthia (10% each), the Province of Upper Austria (4.95%) and the Association for the Electric and Electronics Industry (24.95%).
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