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ABOUT CLAUDIA
Claudia Gessler-Zwickl, a former BCG consultant and CEO in HealthTech, founded VILAVIT after her personal fertility journey. Her nutraceuticals, designed to improve egg and sperm quality, are endorsed by fertility clinics across Germany and Austria. Her mission is driven by a desire to help others achieve parenthood, reflecting her passion for impactful entrepreneurship. With a history in global corporate leadership and a personal connection to her products, Claudia is breaking new ground in healthcare, providing solutions that support individuals and couples facing fertility challenges.
SUCCESS IS DEFINED BY THE LIVES WE TOUCH AND THE FUTURES WE HELP CREATE.
Claudia Gessler-Zwickl
CLAUDIA IN A NUTSHELL
Founder & CEO
FERTILABS
area of expertise
Medical / Health / Pharma Information Technology Austria 🇦🇹
companies Claudia has worked for
CLAUDIA AS A LEADER
Claudia defines success not just in business achievements but in helping others on their path to parenthood. Her leadership is characterized by empathy, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of impactful solutions in fertility health. She emphasizes the importance of learning from failures, supporting her team, and continuously striving for improvement, both in product development and customer care.
Leadership is not about control or hierarchy.
Great Leaders inspire and empower others to reach their full potential.
The future of leadership is bright and female.
When I think of a leader, I think of someone with a vision and the ability to inspire others.
MISTAKES ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW, NOT SETBACKS.
Claudia Gessler-Zwickl
CLAUDIA ON BALANCING WORK-LIFE AS A CEO AND MOTHER
Claudia discusses how becoming a parent has heightened her time management skills, making her more efficient at work and more present at home. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life, scheduling dedicated family time, and ensuring that weekends are reserved for her family. This balance not only supports her personal well-being but also enhances her leadership, making her more focused and effective.
CLAUDIA ON BREAKING THE TABOO OF INFERTILITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP
Claudia is passionate about breaking the silence around infertility. Having personally experienced the emotional challenges of fertility struggles, she’s committed to providing support and solutions to others on this journey. Her leadership in launching the VILAVIT product series is driven by her vision to make fertility treatments more accessible and effective. She believes that by addressing these issues head-on, leaders can make a profound impact on people’s lives.
EMPATHY AND ACCOUNTABILITY CAN COEXIST WHEN YOU LEAD WITH CLEAR EXPECTATIONS.
Claudia on becoming a better leader
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