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ABOUT VIKTORIA
Viktoria Kaufmann-Rieger is a Managing Director at SIVA S.A., a member of Porsche Holding Salzburg. With over 16 years of experience, Viktoria has led various teams across South America and Europe. She is known for her resilience, adaptability, and commitment to developing her team. Viktoria is inspired by her grandmother, who was a role model in combining business acumen with empathy. Her leadership philosophy centers on achieving targets with her team, fostering a culture of open communication and continuous learning. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and promoting sustainability in her work.
SUCCESS IS ACHIEVING OR OVERACHIEVING YOUR TARGETS TOGETHER WITH YOUR TEAM AND HAVING FUN WHILE DOING SO.
Viktoria Kaufmann-Rieger
VIKTORIA IN A NUTSHELL
Managing Director
SIVA S. A. member of Porsche Holding Salzburg
area of expertise
Sales / Business Development Austria 🇦🇹
companies Viktoria has worked for
VIKTORIA AS A LEADER
Success for Viktoria is defined by achieving and overachieving targets with her team while having fun in the process. She firmly believes that success is only possible when doing what you love. Viktoria values open communication, learning from mistakes, and fostering a culture where errors are seen as opportunities for growth.
Leadership is not a title you are give.
Great Leaders have the combination of ambition and passion to go the extra mile.
The future of leadership is diverse.
When I think of a leader, I think of a role model.
I WANT TO GROW, DEVELOP, AND ALWAYS HAVE A CHALLENGE TO GIVE MY BEST. SUPPORTING OTHERS AND BEING A ROLE MODEL DRIVES ME FORWARD.
Viktoria Kaufmann-Rieger
VIKTORIA ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND ADAPTATION
One of Viktoria’s most significant challenges was moving to South America with minimal knowledge of Spanish and understanding the needs of a new project. She tackled this by immersing herself in the local culture, asking questions, and learning the language. Another challenge was leading a new team in a new country through the COVID crisis. Viktoria relied on close communication and a promise to prioritize the health and safety of her team. These experiences highlight her resilience, adaptability, and commitment to her team’s well-being.
VIKTORIA ON SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Viktoria is passionate about mentoring and supporting future leaders. She maintains an open-door policy, encouraging her team to ask questions and seek advice. She actively looks for talents within her organization, advocating for their development and creating opportunities for them to grow. Viktoria’s commitment to nurturing new leaders reflects her belief in the importance of empathy, teamwork, and collaboration.
ASK QUESTIONS, LISTEN, AND TRY TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE MAKING DECISIONS. IT’S ABOUT HAVING A COMMON TARGET AND USING THE STRENGTHS OF EACH TEAM MEMBER.
Viktoria on becoming a better leader
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