Press Release 23rd September 2025

BILLA honoured employees from Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland for a total of 4,845 years of service to the company

On 17 September, BILLA honoured 197 employees from Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland for their long-standing loyalty and commitment in the ballroom of the Vienna Chamber of Labour (AK) Education Centre. Together, the honourees have an impressive 4,845 years of service to the company – a strong sign of loyalty and solidarity. The celebration was organised by the BILLA works council, which prepared a fitting celebration for the honourees.

A group of people standing in a row on a stage, holding awards. They are dressed in formal attire. An audience is seated facing them. A sign above reads "Betriebsrat Billa Wir Für Dich."

BILLA honoured employees from Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland for their combined total of 4,845 years of service. / Copyright: © BILLA AG, Reproduction for PR purposes free of charge

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As part of a festive ceremony organised by the BILLA works council, BILLA honoured long-standing employees in the ballroom of the Vienna Chamber of Labour.
197 employees were honoured, including BILLA Sales Director Eric Scharnitz, who celebrated his 30th anniversary
Together, the honoured employees looked back on an impressive 4,845 years of service to the company

‘Behind every number are personal stories, decades of dedication and great loyalty. It fills me with great pride to be able to honour 197 colleagues today for their long-standing commitment to BILLA. They are the foundation of our success – with their dedication, experience and passion, they shape our company day after day,’ said BILLA Sales Director Eric Scharnitz, who himself celebrated his 30th anniversary.

Words of appreciation from the Chamber of Labour and the Works Council

AK President Renate Anderl also emphasised the importance of recognising the achievements of those honoured at the ceremony: "Long-standing employees are the backbone of a successful company. Their commitment and loyalty deserve the highest recognition – especially in times of change, this stability is invaluable.‘ Maria Gluchman, Deputy Works Council Chairwoman and Regional Manager for Vienna, Lower Austria North/East and Northern Burgenland, added: ’Every year, it is very important to us to say thank you to our long-serving employees and to highlight their contribution. This celebration is an expression of our appreciation for all the years they have been part of the BILLA family with great commitment and passion."