ABOUT US
Who we are
The Hilti Foundation is a philanthropic non-profit organization based in Liechtenstein.
The Foundation is a joint venture of the Hilti Family and the Hilti Group.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Building a Better Future
The green light for creating the Foundation was given in 1996 to support the research work of underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio. Since then, the work of the Hilti Foundation has expanded considerably. Together with a network of international aid organizations and partners, the Foundation has pursued sustainable goals, focusing its efforts on the following thematic areas: Music for Social Change, Affordable Housing & Technology, Economic Empowerment, Emergency Relief and Maritime Archaeology: Franck Goddio.
“Talent is evenly distributed
around the world, but opportunities
are not. As a family but
also a corporate group, we
want to give back. The Hilti
Foundation is therefore committed
to helping people around
the world help themselves and
empower them to live a self-determined
and better life.”
Michèle Frey-Hilti
Member of the Board of Directors, Hilti Group
Member of the Hilti Foundation Board
“Creating positive social
impact is extremely important
to us. Not only because our
team members, our partners,
and our customers expect this of us, but
because it is at the core of
who we are – and have
always been – as a company.”
Jahangir Doongaji
Chief Executive Officer, Hilti Group
Foundation Board
Matthias Gillner (Chairman)
Michael Hilti
Michèle Frey-Hilti
Johannes Matt
Jahangir Doongaji
Felix Hess
Team
Werner Wallner
Managing Director
Economic Empowerment
Christine Rhomberg
Member of the Management Board
Music for Social Change
Johann Baar
Member of the Management Board
Affordable Housing & Technology
Beatrix Bättig Staud
Senior Project Manager
Emergency Relief & Engaged Beyond Business
Fritz Hanselmann
Communications