GERMANY –   Sibylle Thierer, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Häfele, has been awarded the Baden-Württemberg Business Medal for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and her contributions to the state’s economy.

The award was presented on November 12, 2025, by Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, at a ceremony held at the New Palace in Stuttgart.

The minister highlighted Thierer’s role in successfully guiding the family-owned company into the future and her strong commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises at both regional and European levels. As CEO of the Häfele Group from 2003 to 2022, Thierer laid the foundations for the company’s international expansion and transformation into a global innovation leader in furniture and building hardware, electronic locking systems, lighting, and networking solutions.

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Nagold, Häfele marked its 100th anniversary in 2023, when Thierer handed over operational leadership to Gregor Riekena. She continues to shape the company’s strategic direction as Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board. T

The Baden-Württemberg Business Medal has been awarded since 1987 to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the state’s economic and social development.

Photo: Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut and Sibylle Thierer