2012 WALTRAUD
LENHART TAKES RESPONSIBILITY April 30th, 2012, marked a dark day in the company's history. The loss of Klaus in a tragic plane accident shocked his family, the company, and its many partners. The company was shaken and in utter despair, and many suspected that without Klaus, the company would have no future. Nobody could deny that the company, and its foundation was built around its strong leader. In this moment of uncertainty, Waltraud Lenhart stood up and took the company's helm, a role she had never asked for. Waltraud married Klaus in 1982; since then, she was the strong woman behind her husband. At LEKI, she looked after financials and administration – always in the back and never in a public role. There were people inside and outside the company having doubts about the future. She overcame all of them and built a specta- cular legacy. Under her reign, LEKI experienced the most intense period of growth in its history. Her formula of success was dif- ferent compared to her predecessors. She was not the center- piece of the new LEKI. She was the coach on the sideline and protector of LEKIs values. She allowed young leaders to grow and brought in new people. Step by step, she forged a strong and competent team. In silence, she prepared LEKI according to her own vision. It was obvious to her that LEKI needed to be independent and resilient and not depend on one person, especially not herself. In that regard, she was a visionary and genius in her own right. Waltraud passed away unexpectedly on 17 April 2021 after a short, serious illness. She was thus denied the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of her labor.
Life doesn't stand still, life doesn't wait until you're ready. It´s your turn to take it into your own hands.
WALTRAUD LENHART
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