As a new Managing Director of Hydro-Elektrik GmbH 40-year-old Andrea Strobel will support the current sole Managing Director Bruno Bachhofer as from 1st January, 2006.

Andrea Strobel is a "thoroughbred Hydro child". She already obtained her degree in business administration (BA) in the field of industry at Hydro-Elektrik GmbH. After completing her education, she was so infected by the Hydro virus that she remained in the company - contrary to her original plans. She first worked as the right hand of her father and company co-founder, Anton Locher, in the administration. After the death of Anton Locher she additionally took over the responsibility for finances and personnel. In the context of her succession Andrea Strobel inherited 10% of the company shares. She is thus a managing partner. Ms Strobel is married and has two children.