Career
He holds the academic title of Professor Doctor. He is Chief Executive Officer of AVL, (Anstalt für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen List, "Institute for Combustion Engines List") which was founded by his father, the engineer and inventor Hans List, in 1948. AVL operates globally and is based in Graz, capital of Austria"s province Styria.
The Helmut-List-Halle is named for him.
lieutenant is a large multi-purpose cultural venue, serving for many events during the annual Styrian Autumn Festival. The hall features ideal acoustic conditions for classical concerts.
2002: Honorary Ring of Graz.