We are pleased to share an invitation extended to the Harvard Club of Austria by our colleagues at the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of Austria. Join us for a unique opportunity to experience Austria’s most iconic sparkling wine producer up close—blending business insight with tradition, innovation, and a toast or two.
Event: Schlumberger: The Business of Winemaking
Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
Time: 18:00–20:30
Location: Schlumberger Kellerwelten, Heiligenstädter Straße 39, 1190 Vienna
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: Please sign up via email to cbs.alumni.austria[at]gmail.com
About the Event
Columbia Business School alumnus Eugen Lamprecht, Chief Sales Officer at Schlumberger, will share how a centuries-old company continues to grow, adapt, and thrive in a competitive and shifting global marketplace. Topics will include:
– Scaling a heritage brand
– Competing globally with Austrian sparkling wine
– Navigating climate change, tariffs, and market shifts
– Preserving quality across generations
Following the talk, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the Schlumberger wine cellars, concluding with a sparkling wine tasting.
About the Speaker
Eugen Lamprecht serves as CSO at Schlumberger, overseeing sales, HR, and communications. A trained sommelier and Columbia Business School graduate, he also holds degrees from Oxford and the University of Vienna, and has completed programs at Cornell, LSE, and Harvard.
About Schlumberger
Founded in 1842, Schlumberger is Austria’s leading producer of sparkling wine, known for its commitment to Austrian grapes and the traditional Méthode traditionnelle. The company balances deep-rooted heritage with modern innovation and continues to shape the future of Austrian wine culture.