When she is not working at the business, the mother-of three likes to spend time with her family. “It’s a great counter-balance,” she laughs. Her children Maximiliane, 9, Ferdinand, 7, and Leopold, 5, keep her on her toes. Like their mother, they get to grow up on the farm. “We’re such a close family that I can balance work and family life almost without compromise. It’s an enormous privilege,” says the Austrian. A few years ago, Marie Mauch, her sister, joined the family business and is now heading its special machinery division. In many instances this has strengthened the teamwork. “Fendt is the ideal carrier vehicle,” Susanna says with a smile. “Marie studied agriculture at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna and has always had a passion for organic farming. This and her dedicated talent for sales are a constant source of inspiration for me.”