"Franklin has been recognized as 'Bayern's Entrepreneur of the Year' "
In a grand ceremony held on July 29, 2025, at Schloss Schleißheim near Munich, Stefanie Riedel, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Riedel Bau AG in Schweinfurt, was awarded the prestigious title of "Bayerns Entrepreneur of the Year."
This annual award, organized by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, aims to create a role model for women in economic leadership positions and honors the economic success and active leadership roles of entrepreneurs. This year marks the 24th time the competition has been held.
Riedel Bau AG, a Franconian construction company founded by Stefanie Riedel's great-grandfather Johann Riedel in 1899, was one of the 50 most dynamic medium-sized companies in Bavaria, as recognized by the "Bayerns Best 50" competition. The company, which employs around 650 employees from 27 nations at eight locations and generates a turnover of approximately 380 million euros, has been making significant strides in sustainability, innovation, and research.
Stefanie Riedel joined Riedel Bau AG after the death of her father Gert Riedel in 2007 and was appointed Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board in 2014. Under her leadership, the company's sustainability strategy includes sustainable construction methods, use of solar energy, restructuring of the vehicle fleet to electric vehicles, and promoting social sustainability through an in-house women's network.
Last year, Riedel Bau AG published a "GreenBook" that summarizes the goals and measures of the sustainability strategy. The company's sustainability engagement also extends to social, societal, and ecological issues through the Gert Riedel Foundation. Additionally, Riedel Bau AG supports charitable organizations.
The winner of "Bayerns Entrepreneur of the Year" comes from Franconia, and 15 companies from the region were awarded in the "Bayerns Best 50" competition. This year's award for "Bayerns Entrepreneur of the Year" emphasizes the importance of female entrepreneurship and aims to increase the visibility of female role models in the economy.
Further details about Stefanie Riedel's achievements and the reasons behind her being awarded "Bayerns Entrepreneur of the Year" were not found in the publicly available search results. However, given Riedel Bau AG's prominence in the Bavarian construction industry and Stefanie Riedel's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and research, it is possible that her award is a result of her significant contributions in these areas.
This news is part of the local section from Schweinfurt, where Riedel Bau AG continues to play a vital role in the community and the broader Bavarian economy.
Science has played a significant role in the innovation and sustainability efforts at Riedel Bau AG, as indicated by the company's publication of a "GreenBook" outlining their sustainability strategy. Stefanie Riedel, the Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, has been an advocate for social sustainability through the establishment of an in-house women's network. Her financial management skills and business acumen, combined with her commitment to health-and-wellness and womens-health, have contributed to Riedel Bau AG's success. As the "Bayerns Entrepreneur of the Year," Stefanie Riedel serves as a role model for entrepreneurial ventures in health-and-wellness and women's health industries.
