Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner expressed her delight at the appointment of an "experienced officer" and "strong woman" as the head of health services in the Austrian Armed Forces. For the first time, a woman could be appointed as a Major General and thus take on a significant military position. Tanner emphasized that women now hold leading positions in directorates, departments, and also in troop associations.

Promotion to Armed Forces Major General an Honor for Sperandio

For Sperandio, it is "an honor to be able to take on the responsibility for the health services of the Austrian Armed Forces now as a Major General," as she stated in a written statement. The medical services of the Armed Forces have continuously developed over the past years. As a physician, she looks forward to further shaping and modernizing the future of this area. The native of Vöcklabruck (born in 1966) has been a soldier in the Austrian Armed Forces for over 27 years. After graduating from high school, she studied human medicine at the University of Vienna and received her doctorate there in 1993. Later, she earned a doctorate in psychotherapy science and an MBA in "Health Care Management." In 1998, she joined the Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 3 in Mistelbach as one of the first women ever. According to army information, the 58-year-old has repeatedly held command over medical facilities throughout her career. Since 2017, she has been leading the entire military health services in Austria as the Chief of Army Medical Services, which has been expanded and reorganized as a directorate since 2024.

(APA/Red)

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