Gabriella Meister

  • Gabriella Meister is among a community of four family heirs who inherited 63% of kitchen appliance manufacturer Rational AG.
  • Her late husband, Siegfried, an electrical engineer by training, founded the company in 1973. Its products include ovens, steamers and grills.
  • Rational has more than a 50% share of the global market for multifunctional food preparation appliances used in large-scale and commercial kitchens.
  • The company, which went public in 2000, has grown consistently without acquisitions, and prides itself on innovative and energy-efficient technology.