# Helmut List

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**Helmut List** (born 20 December 1941, [Graz](/source/Graz)) is an Austrian engineer, businessman and philanthropist. He was [CEO](/source/CEO) of **AVL**, (**A**nstalt für **V**erbrennungskraftmaschinen **L**ist, "List Institute for Combustion Engines") which was founded by his father, the engineer and inventor [Hans List](/source/Hans_List), in 1948.

The [Helmut-List-Halle](/source/Helmut-List-Halle) is named after him. It is a large multi-purpose cultural venue, serving for many events during the annual Styrian Autumn Festival. The hall features ideal [acoustic](/source/Acoustics) conditions for classical concerts.

## Decorations and awards

- 2002: Honorary Ring of Graz
- 2003: [Wilhelm Exner Medal](/source/Wilhelm_Exner_Medal).[1]
- 2005: Grand Decoration of Styria
- 2010: Grand Gold Decoration of Styria
- 2012: [Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class](/source/Austrian_Cross_of_Honour_for_Science_and_Art,_1st_class)[2]

## References

1. Editor, ÖGV. (2015). Wilhelm Exner Medal. Austrian Trade Association. ÖGV. Austria.

1. ["Reply to a parliamentary question"](http://www.parlament.gv.at/PAKT/VHG/XXIV/AB/AB_10542/imfname_251156.pdf) (in German). p. 2033. Retrieved 25 January 2013.

## External links

- [AVL's website](http://www.avl.com/)
- [Helmut-List-Halle](https://web.archive.org/web/20050503091833/http://www.helmut-list-halle.com/content/07_andere/english.php)

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