On International Women's Day

How strong women shape our economy

Sandra Standfest-Krempl runs a stage construction company in Lower Austria - with 13 employees. Her motto: It doesn't work, it doesn't exist.(Bild: Philipp Monihart)

March 8 is International Women's Day. We pay tribute to great female entrepreneurs, representing the many women who strengthen our economy, create jobs and implement their ideas. Their courage, innovation and leadership are inspiring examples of more female power.

Women have long since reached the top. They found companies, are bosses, courageously implement ideas, lead and shape. But: they are not usually in the spotlight. Reason enough to bring them to the fore, because men are still more strongly represented in the economy. According to current data from the Chamber of Commerce, every third company is run by a woman.