Martha Schultz

Vice President, Austrian Economic Chambers

Martha Schultz was born in Zillertal. After successfully graduating from the College for Tourism Professions at Schloss Klessheim and completing tourism internships in Austria and abroad, she joined her parents' company in 1987. She has been managing the Schultz Group together with her brother since 2004.

Martha Schultz has been working for over 20 years to represent the interests of other entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs. Thanks to her commitment and passion, she is now Federal Chairwoman of ‘Women in Business’ and Vice President of the Austrian Economic Chambers.

Martha SchultzVice President, Austrian Economic Chambers
Jun 3, 2025

Sustainability at a business level is essential to ensure the future viability of the industry. Social sustainability plays a key role here, as it creates a balance between economic success and social responsibility. A business that takes social aspects seriously not only contributes to improving local living conditions, but also secures its own growth, credibility and continued existence in an increasingly value-orientated world.

The thematic block consists of an opening lecture, the presentation of a best practice and a subsequent panel discussion.

Opening lecture: Martha Schultz, Austrian Economic Chambers
Best practice presentation: Christian Grünbart, Hotel AVIVA****s make friends
Panel discussion: Martha Schultz, Austrian Economic Chambers, Christian Grünbart, Hotel AVIVA****s make friends, Paul Kolarik, Kolarik im Prater and Stefania Pitscheider Soraperra, Frauenmuseum Hittisau

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