Female Force at Kieback&Peter
On International Women’s Day, we at Kieback&Peter put the spotlight on women in technical professions and responsible roles. We highlight their perspectives—with portraits, interviews, and stories from their everyday work.
They plan, program, assemble, lead teams, develop concepts, and support projects from the initial idea through to implementation: at Kieback&Peter, more than 300 women work in technical professions and responsible roles—including as technicians, electronics specialists, branch managers, trainees, and in key leadership positions.
Leadership that connects: Sara Körner & Alexandra Sonnleitner
Sara Körner (Giessen branch) and Alexandra Sonnleitner (Regensburg branch) share insights into their understanding of leadership at Kieback&Peter. Despite the geographical distance between their locations, they are united by a shared perspective on modern leadership, shaped by trust, clear guiding principles in everyday work, and the belief that you don’t have to be “finished” or fully formed to take on responsibility.
Training to become an electronics technician: Marielle gets her start in Bielefeld
Marielle from the Bielefeld branch developed a passion for technology and craftsmanship early on—today she is completing her training as an electronics technician. What she finds especially exciting is the combination of thinking, planning, and hands-on work. She cannot confirm clichés such as “typically male” or purely heavy physical labor: the profession is varied, combining laptop-based work with practical implementation and requiring above all logical thinking. What she appreciates most is the mix of troubleshooting and skilled manual work.
For her, it’s clear: technical professions offer excellent prospects for the future—and need more women with courage, curiosity, and their own perspectives. In ten years, she hopes to take on responsibility, manage her own projects, and continue developing her expertise.
Many people initially think the job is very complicated or “typically male.” Some also imagine that I only do heavy physical work. My friends especially think that I spend my time searching for cables in dark basements or corridors, or wiring things together.
In reality, the job is much more varied: it often involves logical thinking and a good understanding of the systems we work on. It’s a good mix between working on a laptop and rewiring or connecting devices. In most cases, it also has little to do with heavy physical labor or strength—so it’s definitely not something that should only interest men or be done by them.
From the SPREEFÜXXE to the Mittenwalde plant – Lucy’s path to a K&P internship
Lucy Gündel studies industrial engineering with a strong enthusiasm for mathematics, physics, and renewable energy. Through our involvement with the SPREEFÜXXE, she found her way to an internship at the Mittenwalde plant, where she gained insights into production, quality assurance, and product development, and was able to carry out her own projects. She particularly values the opportunity to work independently and the flexible balance with her competitive sports career. As captain of the SPREEFÜXXE, she takes on responsibility and consistently pursues her goals—skills that also help her in her studies and in her professional life. Although women are still underrepresented in technical degree programs, she experiences a great deal of support. Her advice to young women: Just go for it!
Regina Del Prete on positioning, change, and the course toward the future
As Head of Marketing, Communications and Change, Regina Del Prete sharpens the positioning of Kieback&Peter and brings the brand to life both internally and externally. Her goal is to provide orientation, create impact, and help position the company for the future together with its employees—especially with the 100-year anniversary as a major milestone. What excites her most is making the vision “We digitalize buildings for a better world” tangible in every initiative and inspiring people to join the shared journey.
Her department shapes change with clarity, transparency, and genuine dialogue, so that uncertainty can turn into trust. Her advice to young talents: be authentic, empathetic, courageous in decision-making, and willing to reflect on yourself—because good leadership starts with yourself. She looks forward with great anticipation to the anniversary and the new headquarters, which symbolically represent tradition, cultural transformation, and a bold future.
