Originally from Vienna, Austria, Silvia Frieser moved to New York in January 2000 to pursue her passion helping organizations design unique and unforgettable events. During her 17 year career at the U.S. subsidiary of Austria’s second largest bank, Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Silvia had the privilege of managing every type of corporate event, from elaborate anniversary galas, annual off – site company meetings, conference functions e.g. during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group in Washington D.C., golf outings, experiential marketing events, customized VIP dinners and C – suite business affairs.
In her function as President of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce in New York from 2015 to 2018, Silvia focused on bespoken member experiences, lectures and panel discussions with international economists and politicians, and concerts at Carnegie Hall with Members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. She founded the Women in Business Forum, a panel series together with the German American and Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, and introduced Austrian companies to the U.S. market and connected them to the business community.
For the past five years, Silvia has produced the Viennese Opera Ball in New York, an annual white-tie charity gala, one of the highlights on the social calendar. Each year, Silvia puts together an elaborate production celebrating culture and music with ballroom dancing, performances by renowned opera stars and ballet, and the debutantes presentation.
Our clients value Silvia’s ability to implement unique ideas both strategically and creatively, her problem-solving mentality and hands-on approach. They enjoy Silvia’s energetic personality, exceptional attention to detail and exquisite taste. She maintains a positive attitude and calm demeanor in any demanding situation and thrives in highly-pressurized environments under tight deadlines.
