FutureSAX GmbH, a key player in Saxony's innovation landscape, celebrated its sixth anniversary on December 8, 2023. However, this anniversary is accompanied by a significant change: Marina Heimann, the founding Managing Director, has announced that she will be stepping down from management at her own request at the end of 2023.
Marina Heimann, who has worked at futureSAX in various capacities since 2006, has made a significant contribution to the development of the brand. Having held leading project responsibility since 2013, she took over as founding Managing Director of the newly formed GmbH in 2017 and has shaped futureSAX with her extensive experience and expertise.
Under her leadership, the number of stakeholders involved has increased from 2,100 to over 12,000, including founders, entrepreneurs, transfer players, investors and political representatives. The platform has provided more than 50,000 growth impulses and initiated a large number of cooperation projects and financing initiatives.
In a personal statement, Heimann expressed her pride and gratitude for the past years, praised the commitment of the innovators and thanked them for the numerous enriching encounters and discussions.
The Saxon State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport, Martin Dulig, paid tribute to Heimann's exceptional commitment and emphasized her role in positioning futureSAX GmbH and promoting Saxony as a location for innovation.
The announcement of Heimann's departure is a turning point for futureSAX. Her successor and the future direction of the organization remain to be seen, but her influence and achievements will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Background
FutureSAX GmbH, founded as an initiative of the Free State of Saxony, has developed into a key player in Saxony's innovation and economic landscape since its inception. Its programs and initiatives have contributed significantly to the networking and promotion of start-ups, technological innovation and economic growth in the region.
History
The development and growth of futureSAX since its inception underscores the dynamic and progressive nature of Saxony's innovation ecosystem. The organization has established itself as a crucial factor in promoting and strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.
