Early Life
Anna Katharina Viessmann was born in Germany. She is the daughter of Martin Viessmann, the former CEO and chairman of the executive board of Viessmann Group, a leading manufacturer in the heating, refrigeration, and climate-control industry. Her great-grandfather, Johann Viessmann, founded the company in 1917.
Rise to Success
Anna Katharina Viessmann's rise to prominence is closely tied to her family's business, Viessmann Group. She earned a bachelor's degree in International Cultural and Business Studies from the University of Passau and a master's degree in Corporate Management and Economics from Zeppelin University, which equipped her with the knowledge necessary to succeed in the corporate world. Her position on the board of the family holding company underscores her influential role in the company's strategic decisions.
Key Business Strategies
Anna Katharina Viessmann is involved in a non-executive board member role in the family holding company. In April 2023, the U.S. corporation Carrier Global acquired this division of Viessmann for 12 billion €. The Viessmann Generations Group invests in existing as well as emerging companies, in areas such as environmental and climate protection, the promotion of better health, education, and science.
Philanthropy
Through the Viessmann Foundation and family-led initiatives, Anna Katharina Viessmann and her family are involved in philanthropic commitments. Their investments focus on climate action, health, education, and social welfare. The family has been involved in initiatives such as supporting Ukrainian people with donations and working with organizations like Water.org to improve access to clean water and sanitation.