F/List has announced the death of its supervisory board chairman, Franz List. He passed away on 23 March at the age of 76 after a serious illness. F/List paid tribute, noting he leaves a big gap not only in his family and the international organisation, but also in the world of high-end interiors.
Franz List’s vision transformed F/List from a small joinery founded by his father in 1950 into a global business designing, creating and producing luxury interiors for exclusive business and private jets as well as residences. The company noted his legacy spanned decades, during which he not only developed novel luxury interior products but also achieved numerous milestones in the industry. “His relentless ambition, innovation and passion have made F/List what it is today”, the company’s statement read.
In October 2017, Franz List handed over the management of the company to his daughter Katharina List-Nagl (CEO) and has since served as chairman of the supervisory board of F/List. List-Nagl will continue running the company with the support of the existing leadership team. Together, they remain committed to “continuing the growth of the business portfolio, defining game-changing products, and deploying imaginative new solutions for interior design, all of which will build on the exceptional foundations laid by Franz List”. A new supervisory board chairperson will be announced in due course.
The company statement continued, “Franz List will be greatly missed not only by his family and friends but also by his dedicated employees and business partners. His leadership, love of craftsmanship and innovative spirit will continue to be the cornerstones of the F/List corporate culture”.
