Empowerment and diversity at the center of the FACC Wings for Women Summit 2025

The women's network FACC Wings for Women hosted a summit at the FACC Technology Center in St. Martin im Innkreis this Thursday on the occasion of International Women's Day. On the podium, the Deputy Governor of Upper Austria, Christine Haberlander, discussed career, empowerment and diversity with numerous guests and employees of FACC AG.

FACC AG has set itself the goal of strengthening the perspectives of women within the company and creating a supportive environment for them. In order to further promote diversity at all management levels, the FACC Wings for Women Summit, which was held for the third time on March 13, offered around 80 participants the opportunity to exchange ideas and network. Christine Haberlander, Deputy Governor of Upper Austria, emphasized the importance of gender equality in all areas of life in Upper Austria during the high-profile panel discussion: “A country of opportunities must also be a country of equal opportunities. Women's policy affects all areas of life and therefore cannot be limited to a single department. Seven years ago, the Upper Austrian government unanimously committed to implementing the Women.life 2030 strategy in all government departments and administrative areas. Every measure we take for women in Upper Austria brings us one step closer to equality. Despite positive developments, however, there are areas in which we have not yet reached our goal - there is still a lot to do. FACC Wings for Women is a strong initiative that has been closely connected with the Upper Austrian Women's Department from the very beginning. Networks are essential to empower women and promote careers. They offer exchange, role models and support - and that is exactly what is needed to achieve sustainable change. I particularly appreciate the fact that men are also actively involved - because true equality can only be achieved together.”

Women's network as a career platform

Michaela Ernst, co-founder of the business platform sheconomy, opened the event with a keynote speech on the topic “From dreaming to reality - how to make professional dreams take off”. Afterwards, Deputy Governor of Upper Austria Christine Haberlander, Theresa Neumüller (Managing Director of Neumüller Rolltore GmbH), Michaela Ernst and FACC employees from various areas of the company discussed and reflected on encouragement, personal role models and targeted ideas for measures to increase the visibility of and opportunities for women in companies. Sabine Lenzbauer, President of FACC Wings for Women and VP Procurement, sees the event as an important signal: “With the FACC Wings for Women Summit, we are creating a space for discourse in which women can network, learn from each other and grow together. This platform is a strong signal for more equal opportunities and diversity - and an important step towards promoting the careers of women at FACC at all levels.”

About FACC Wings for Women

The FACC Wings for Women network was founded in September 2023 and aims to promote diversity and empower women on their career path within the company. It relies on mutual support, the creation of suitable framework conditions and special mentoring programs to promote the empowerment of women in the company and beyond. President of the Women's Network is Sabine Lenzbauer, Vice President Procurement, FACC.