Helmut List Honored for Lifetime Achievements at EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Celebrated for Driving Innovation in Sustainable Mobility

Helmut List Honored for Lifetime Achievements at EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Celebrated for Driving Innovation in Sustainable Mobility

(IN BRIEF) At the 2024 “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” awards, Professor Helmut List, CEO and Chairman of AVL List, was honored with a special lifetime achievement award. Recognized for his pioneering role in the mobility and technology industries, List has led AVL since 1979, transforming it from a company specializing in combustion engines into a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, including electric drives and fuel cells. Under his leadership, AVL has become a major partner to the automotive industry and has consistently invested in innovation, holding over 2,200 patents and earning the title of “Austria’s Most Innovative Company” for 13 consecutive years.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 24-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — At the prestigious “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” awards, Professor Helmut List, CEO and Chairman of AVL List, was honored with a special lifetime achievement award for his remarkable contributions to the global mobility and technology sectors. The ceremony took place at the Vienna Hofburg on October 21, 2024, where List was recognized for his transformative leadership, which has driven AVL to become a key player in sustainable mobility solutions.

Professor List, who took the reins of AVL in 1979, has spearheaded the company’s transition from a focus on combustion engines to pioneering developments in electric drives, hybrid technologies, and fuel cells. Under his guidance, AVL has become a global leader in mobility technology, offering comprehensive solutions from development and simulation to testing of drive systems, positioning itself as an essential partner for the automotive industry.

In his acceptance speech, List expressed gratitude to his family and AVL’s dedicated employees worldwide, emphasizing their role in the company’s journey toward a CO₂-neutral future. He also highlighted the importance of innovation, noting that AVL invests 10% of its revenue into research and development, with over 2,200 patents to its name, earning the title of “Austria’s Most Innovative Company” for 13 consecutive years.

List’s commitment to sustainable mobility and innovation has not only shaped AVL’s success but also contributed significantly to the global mobility industry. His vision underscores the importance of adaptability, openness, and diversity in driving long-term success in a rapidly changing world.

About AVL

AVL is a world-leading technology company specialising in development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry and other sectors such as rail, marine and energy. Through extensive research, AVL delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies and development tools for sustainable, safe and advanced mobility and beyond.

AVL supports international partners and customers in sustainable and digital transformation, with a focus on electrification, software, AI and automation. AVL also supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to green and efficient energy generation and supply.

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