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The American Chamber of Commerce in Germany
(AmCham Germany) is the voice of transatlantic
business. We enhance global economic and
trade relations built on a strong foundation of
the German-American partnership. We actively
support and promote our members’ interests
through our global network in business, politics
and AmChams worldwide and strengthen the
exchange between our members and political
decision makers. AmCham Germany enables
cross-cultural understanding, cooperation and
new investment. We stand for transparent
dialogue, unrestricted trade and a competitive
and open business climate.
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 1
Contents
Preface 2–3
Executive Committee and Board of Directors 4
Events
Signature Events 5–6
Transatlantic Evening 7
Chapters and Chairs 8
Virtual Events 9–13
Transatlantic Talks 14
Policy Activities 15–19
Business Services 20–23
Communication Activities 24–27
Staff and Departments 28–29
Interview with Messe Frankfurt GmbH (70-Year-Anniversary of Membership) 30
Selected Member Spotlights
Evonik – Engineering Process 31
Texas Instruments – Leading Beyond Chemistry 32
Membership Certificate Recipients U3
Imprint U4
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Preface
The last year has been a special and challenging one. But it also serves as a prime example of how
we, as AmCham Germany, can deal with challenges through transatlantic cooperation.
The pandemic had us firmly in its grip and is still affecting all of our activities and interactions.
But the year has also set some other pioneering developments in motion – in the world as
well as in our organization. The US administration under President Joe Biden presents an
opportunity to rebalance the transatlantic partnership. The transatlantic economic ties are
on a stable footing and have been able to counter the recent turbulent years with robust
and trusting relations. Nevertheless, the success of the transatlantic economy should not
be taken for granted. We are building on a relaunch of cooperation by promoting a strong
partnership between the US, the EU, and Germany. It means emphasizing that the US is and
will remain Germany’s most important partner outside Europe with aligned values and interests.
Looking back, the last year has been characterized by many restrictions, especially in person-
to-person meetings. But AmCham Germany successfully developed virtual event formats to
bring our community together online with profound content and high-level speakers. Some
of our event highlights were our Female Founders Award Ceremony and the Transatlantic
Business Conference. Alongside the goal of revitalizing the transatlantic relationship,
we have launched a new virtual event series: Transatlantic Talks 2021: Paving the Path
Ahead. We also continued our top-level meetings with German political leaders, such as the
Federal Minister of Health, Jens Spahn, the Bavarian State Minister, Dr. Florian Herrmann,
and many other political decision makers. Lastly, the candidate for chancellor of the CDU/
CSU party, Armin Laschet, is a keynote speaker during this year's Annual Membership Meeting.
All of this is only possible through the generous engagement and loyalty from you, our members.
AmCham Germany is member-led and member-driven. It is the dedication of our regional chairs
and regional committee members that keeps us actively engaged across Germany. With the
expertise and commitment of our policy chairs and policy committee members, we can advocate
for a healthy business climate in Germany, represent our members’ interests and meet regularly
Simone MenneExecutive Vice President
Daniel AndrichGeneral Manager
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Preface
with top political leaders. Our board of directors is dedicated to setting the course for AmCham
Germany for the next years by making relevant decisions regarding the Chamber’s strategy. You
all drive the Chamber and ensure that the voice of transatlantic business – our voice – is being
heard. We are all AmCham Germany.
We have to thank Frank Sportolari, who made this possible with his dedication and outstanding
work as president over the last three years. Frank is one of the strongest advocates for transatlantic
business and, thanks to his ideas and commitment, the Chamber was able to extend its network
on both sides of the Atlantic and improve the transatlantic business partnership for our members.
At the Annual Membership Meeting 2021, the membership will elect a new president and new
members for the executive committee and the board of directors.
In the next year, we also want to use our network to talk with influencers and decision makers
to communicate AmCham Germany’s positions and to ensure that the voice of transatlantic busi-
ness is being heard. With many exciting projects and activities ahead, we will continue to offer
you, our members and the transatlantic business community, a variety of high-quality events
with political leaders, international trade experts and transatlantic stakeholders. We will keep
the business community updated on the latest developments in transatlantic business with our
various communication channels such as our podcast The Clue, our newsletters Chamber News
and The Navigator, and through our website. Take the opportunity to follow AmCham Germany
on social media so you won’t miss any updates.
Thank you, our members, for your dedication and support during these special times.
Simone Menne Daniel Andrich
Executive Vice President General Manager
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Executive Committee
President
Frank SPORTOLARI
President
United Parcel Service LLC & Co. OHG
Executive Vice President
Simone MENNE
Mitglied des Aufsichtsrates
Deutsche Post AG
Treasurer
Warren MARINE
Partner Audit, Head of Country Practice USA
KPMG AG
Vice Presidents
Ralf BRINKMANN
President DACH, Central Europe, Italy, Israel &
Russia & Chairmann of the Board
Petra JUMPERS
President & General Manager Germany Hub
Lilly Deutschland GmbH
Frank RIEMENSPERGER
Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung
Accenture Dienstleistungen GmbH
Andreas SCHWAIGER
Vice President, Managing Director Germany
Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbH
Honorary President
Fred B. IRWIN
Board of Directors
Peter ALBIEZ
Country Manager Germany
Pfizer Deutschland GmbH
Adel AL-SALEH
CEO of T-Systems and Member of the Board of
Management
Deutsche Telekom AG
Neil ARCHER
General Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Uwe BARTMANN
CEO
Siemens AG
Klaus BÜRG
Managing Director & General Manager
Amazon Web Services Germany GmbH
Martin DAUM
Member of the Board of Management
Daimler AG
Susanne DEISSENBERGER
Managing Director Finance & Controlling
Thermo Fisher Scientific GmbH
Ralf W. DIETER
CEO
Dürr AG
Dr. Hans-Ulrich ENGEL
Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive
Directors & CFO
BASF SE
Chantal FRIEBERTSHÄUSER
Managing Director Germany
MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH
Dr. Christoph GEHRIG
Vorstand Finanzen
McDonald’s Deutschland LLC
John GEROSA
Managing Director, Retail Markets Germany
Google Germany GmbH
Annette GREEN
Vice President DACH
SAS Institute GmbH
Dr. Klaus-Peter GUSHURST
Leader Industries and Innovation
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH
Gabriele HÄSSIG
Managing Director Communication &
Sustainability DACH
Procter & Gamble Service GmbH & Co.
Dirk HOKE
CEO Airbus Defence and Space and Member of
the Airbus Group Executive Council
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Bjorn JENSEN
General Manager Germany, Denmark, Finland
Coca Cola GmbH
Dr. Christian KAMES
Head of Investment Banking Germany
J.P. Morgan Securities plc Frankfurt Branch
Hans Jörg KLEIN
Member of the Management Board
Ford-Werke GmbH
David KNOWER
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Cerberus Deutschland Beteiligungsberatung
GmbH
Johannes KOCH
Managing Director HPE Germany
Hewlett-Packard GmbH
Prof. Dr. h.c. mult. Roland KOCH
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
UBS Europe SE
Ambassador John C. KORNBLUM
Senior Counsellor
Noerr Consulting AG
Dirk LANGE
Managing Director Central European Region
3M Deutschland GmbH
James von MOLTKE
Member of the Management Board
Deutsche Bank AG
Remco NIELAND
Chief Financial Officer
ING DiBa
Stefan OELRICH
Member of the Board of Management
Bayer AG
Nicole REIMER
CFO IBM DACH
IBM Deutschland GmbH
Gordon RISKE
CEO
KION GROUP AG
Christine Mareen RUPP
Partner and Member of Consulting Executive
Committee at Deloitte Consulting Germany
Deloitte GmbH
Michael SCHREYÖGG
Chief Program Officer
MTU Aero Engines AG
Dr. Rob SMITH
President & CEO
Konecranes Plc
Han STEUTEL
President
Verband Forschender Arzneimittelhersteller e.V.
Hartmut THOMSEN
President Middle & Eastern Europe
SAP SE & Co. KG
Stefan B. WINTELS
Vice Chairmann & CCO
Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
Ex Officio
John McCASLIN
Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs
Embassy of the United States
Virginia MURRAY
Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs
Embassy of the United States
Executive Committee and Board of Directors as of May 2021
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Signature Events / Annual Membership Meeting
The membership
meeting will kick-off
with the President's
Report, the Report of
the General Manager,
and the Report of the
Treasurer and will
also include the Elections of the Executive
Committee and Board of Directors.
Since our Annual Membership Meeting also
serves as an important platform for transat-
lantic dialogue, it will conclude with a high-
profile Business Conference. The event will
be open to both AmCham Germany members
and the interested public.
Armin Laschet, Minister-President of North
Rhine-Westphalia, Head of Christian Demo-
cratic Union (CDU) and the CDU/CSU Candi-
date for Chancellor of Germany, will kick-off
the conference with a keynote speech.
Following the keynote, two high-calibre
panel discussions between AmCham Ger-
many Executive Committee and Board
Members as well as political decision makers
will provide insights and expertise. They
will engage in discussions on the present
and future of the transatlantic partnership,
and the economic policy framework shaping
Germany as a location for the transatlantic
business community.
Thank you to our event partners
Cooperation Partner:Accenture
Platinum Sponsor:BMW Group itemis AG
Gold Sponsors:KION Group AGTexas Instruments
Silver Sponsors:Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Coca-Cola GmbHDelta Air Lnes Lilly Deutschland GmbH Microsoft Deutschland GmbH NRW Global Business GmbH Pfizer Deutschland GmbH
Platform for Transatlantic Dialogue
AMM 2020
Due to COVID-19, the 117th Annual
Membership Meeting that was
planned to take place on April 29–30,
2020, in Munich was cancelled.
Membership voting took place in
September and October 2020 through
circulation procedure with electronic
and paper voting.
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“AmCham Germany is a much-needed and
highly regarded facilitator for the transatlantic
business dialogue and cooperation.
I value AmCham Germany and its members
for their strong contributions!”
A. Laschet
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Signature Events / Transatlantic Business Conference
On November 12, 2020, the 14th Transatlantic
Business Conference took place – for the
first time in a virtual format. The conference
centered around the topic “The German-
American Transatlantic Partnership in the
Next Decade”. In addition
to transatlantic relations,
the outcome of the
recent US presidential
election and economic
recovery in the midst of
the COVID-19 pandemic
were at the forefront of the conference.
“Now, after Joe Biden has won the US elec-
tion,” Sportolari said, “I believe that rebuild-
ing trust on both sides of the Atlantic is the
key to successful transatlantic trade and
prosperity in Germany and the US.” The
US and Germany need to solve their trade
conflicts and the WTO needs to be reformed.
About 200 viewers on both sides of the
Atlantic joined the virtual discussions on
the implications of the US election and
the future of the transatlantic economic
partnership post COVID-19.
about the event
AmCham Germany’s Transatlantic Business
Conference is a unique forum to engage in
constructive dialogue and foster transat-
lantic collaboration on issues of relevance
for both Europe and the
US. It provides a platform
for exchange for our
members and top-level
speakers from business,
government, media, and
think tanks.
Federica Mogherini, Rector of College of Europe: “America and Europe share deep ties that connect our societies, economies, even families, beyond institutional relations.”
Ambassador Richard Burt emphasized the importance of German-American cooperation and gave the example of the joint invention of a vaccine against COVID-19 by the Ameri-can pharmaceutical company Pfizer and the German company BionTech.
Constanze Stelzenmüller outlined that we need to find solutions for transatlantic trade issues.
Thank you to our event partners
Cooperation partners:BDI Commerzbank AG Deloitte GmbH
Supporters:FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH IBM Lilly Deutschland GmbH Microsoft Deutschland GmbH N RW.Global Business GmbH -
Trade & Investment Agency Pfizer Deutschland GmbH
“An investment in your transatlantic friends is an
investment in yourself”Federica Mogherini,
College of Europe
Peter Albiez, CEO of Pfizer Deutschland GmbH, stated in his remarks. “In this complex situation, the EU has an important role to play because it has the power to respond to this global crisis.”
Annette Green, Vice President DACH at SAS, stated: “We need to trust in politics and in business, so that we can invest in growth and gain market acceptance.”
14th
transatlantic business conferenceThe German-American Transatlantic Partnership in the Next Decade
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As part of the Transatlantic Evening on April 27, 2021,
AmCham Germany honored two successful female founders
prevailed in the application process with their innovative
and successful business models.
business models for the future
In addition to the innovative strength of the business model,
financing and growth figures were also evaluated in the
selection process. “We are very pleased to award this year
two passionate founders whose business models are setting
signs for the future. With their ideas, both want to actively
shape the path towards more sustainability and the busi-
ness models have the potential to do so. It is precisely such
innovative ideas that we need in the fight against climate
change on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Simone Menne,
Executive Vice President of AmCham Germany.
Jury member Torsten Oltmanns, chairman of the Berlin-
Brandenburg Chapter, emphasized: “The two winners are
role models for women to become entrepreneurs themselves.
Far too few women start their own businesses. This has
to change and with
our award we want
to contribute to giv-
ing more visibility to
female founders.”
Events / Transatlantic Evening
Female Founders Award 2021
Thank you to our event partners
In cooperation withMicrosoft Germany
Award partners:PepsiCoTexas Instruments
Media partners:news aktuellDigital Media WomenSHE works!
Network partners:Berlin PartnerGERMANTECHherCAREERnushuTransatlantic Female Forum
The Winners ’21
Julia Piechotta; Hannah Helmke; Prof. Dr. Torsten Oltmanns, Regional Chapter Chair Berlin- Brandenburg; Kathryn Harrison, Magpie; Chelsea Spieker (moderator); Krista Pilot, PepsiCo; and Simone Menne, AmCham Germany Executive Vice President.
about the award
AmCham Germany’s Female
Founders Award promotes
and empowers female (co-)
founders in their visibility and
networking while inspiring and
motivating women to become
entrepreneurs. The award brings
together the values of American
entrepreneurial spirit and
German entrepreneurship as
well as the activities of AmCham
Germany in the context of entre-
preneurship and diversity/
women in leadership.
Hannah Helmke Founder & CEO, right. based on science
right. based on scienceGmbH (right.) is a provider of climate metrics and software. Founded in Frankfurt in 2016, right. developed the X-Degree Compatibility (XDC) Model to calculate the impact a com-pany, a portfolio or any other eco-nomic entity has on global warming (Temperature Alignment). The aim: to bring maximum transparency on cli-mate-related risks and opportunities to the market.
Julia Piechotta Founder & CMO, CFO, Spoontainable
Spoontainablehas developed a sustainable plastic alternative made from 100% natu-ral ingredients. Since 2019, Spoon-tainable has been on the market with the first sustainable ice cream spoon. With its sustainable prod-ucts, Spoontainable aims to imple-ment a holistic sustainable circular economy approach and to provide a true alternative for the upcoming EU plastic ban. Dr. Marianne Janik, Microsoft Germany
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To coordinate AmCham Germany’s
regional activities, Germany is
subdivided into ten chapters.
The activities in the chapters are
organized by Regional Chairs and
Regional Committees.
saxony regional chapter
Prof. Dr. Heribert Heckschen
northern germany regional chapter
Dr. Henning C. Schneider
rhine-main regional chapter
David Knower
berlin-brandenburg regional chapter
Prof. Dr. Torsten Oltmanns
Prof. Dr. Kai C. Andrejewski Christian von Sydow
bavaria regional chapter
Matthias Koeplin
northern bavaria regional chapter
baden-württemberg regional chapter
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Wegen
rhine-neckar triangle regional chapter
Axel Isele Dr. Thomas Keil
AmCham Germany Chapters and Chairs
lower saxony regional chapter
Niculae Cantuniar Dr. Christian Nordholtz
Dr. Herman J. Knott
(Contact for Cologne)
north rhine–westphalia regional chapter
Dr. Alexander Schröder-Frerkes
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Events / Year in Review
July 6, 2020: Insights Webinar, Bavaria
speaker: Prof. Dr. Michael Hüther, German
Economic Institute (IW)
topic: Every Man for Himself and God Against
All – The Search for European Orientation in the
Middle of the Corona Crisis
July 14, 2020: E-Business After Hours,
Baden-Württemberg
speaker: Viktor Schoner, Staatsoper Stuttgart
topic: Art and Culture – How Does Culture Work
in Times of Corona?
July 16, 2020: Insights Webinar, Saxony
speaker: Sonja Rauschütz, Vienna School of
Negotiation
topic: Re-Imagination of Cooperation
August 18, 2020: Insights Webinar, Northern
Germany
speaker: Rolf Habben Jansen, Hapag-Lloyd AG
topic: After the Pandemic: Where are World
Trade and Globalization Headed?
August 25, 2020: Insights Webinar,
North Rhine-Westphalia
speaker: Anthony L. Gardner, former US Ambas-
sador to the European Union
topic: US Policy Toward Europe Under a Biden
Administration
September 3, 2020: Summer Business Barbecue
(in-person), Saxony
speaker: Michael Kretschmer, Minister President
of the Free State of Saxony.
September 8, 2020: Insights Webinar, Bavaria
speaker: Prof. Dieter Kempf, Federation of
German Industries (BDI)
topic: The Role of the Transatlantic Relationship
in Overcoming the Corona Pandemic
September 10, 2020: Insights Webinar, North
Rhine-Westphalia
speaker: Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart, Minister of
Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization and
Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
topic: Intensivierung der Deutsch-Ameri-
kanischen Beziehungen in NRW
September 22, 2020: Insights Webinar, Overseas
speaker: Tom Daschle, US Senator
topic: The 2020 US Presidential Election: A Closer
Look at the Biden Campaign and How Businesses
Might Prepare for a Potential Biden Presidency.
October 6, 2020: Insights Webinar, Bavaria
speaker: Johannes Koch, Hewlett Packard
Enterprise
topic: Der europäische Weg der Digitalisierung
– Digitale Souveränität als Erfolgsfaktor im
globalen Wettbewerb
October 7, 2020: Insights Webinar, Rhine-Neckar
Triangle
speaker: Annette Green, SAS Institute GmbH
topic: KI und Coronakrise – Beschleunigt Corona
die digitale Transformation?
October 7, 2020: Concert of the Stuttgart
Chamber Orchestra, Baden-Württemberg
topic: Händel meets Hendrix
October 14, 2020: Insights Webinar, Bavaria
speaker: Han Steutel, German Association of
Researching Pharmaceutical Companies (vfa)
topic: Manchmal ist die Wirtschaft die beste
Diplomatie: Wie wir zusammenhalten, was
auseinanderdriftet
October 15, 2020: Insights Webinar, North
Rhine-Westphalia
speakers: Barbara D. Linney, Baker Hostetler
(Washington, DC); Brian Egan, Steptoe (Washing-
ton, DC); Mike Hofmann, Melchers Group (Beijing)
topic: What Impact Will the US Sanctions
Against China Have on European Businesses –
Can Europe Stay Neutral?
October 22, 2020: Insights Webinar,
Berlin-Brandenburg
speaker: Cherno Jobatey, journalist and author.
topic: Medien in der Krise – was wird aus Presse
und TV?
November 18, 2020: E-Business After Hours,
Baden-Württemberg
speaker: Scott Horton, attorney and author
topic: America’s 2020 Elections: What Do
They Mean for Germany and the Atlantic
Relationship?
November 18, 2020: Insights Webinar,
Rhine-Main
speaker: Shane Spyak, Delta Air Lines, Inc.
topic: The New Normal – How Airlines Are Chart-
ing Safe Passage Through COVID-19
November 30, 2020: Insights Webinar, Northern
Bavaria
speakers: Daniel Reck, Johnson, Kendall & John-
son, Inc.; Horst Henschen and Peter Camesasca,
Covington & Burling LLP
topic: Transatlantic Investment During the
Pandemic
December 2, 2020: Insights Webinar, Overseas
speaker: risha Anderson, Covington & Burling
(Washington, DC);
Mark Young, Covington & Burling (London); Dr.
Moritz Hüsch, Covington & Burling (Frankfurt/M)
topic: Cybersecurity – Legal Trends to Cope With
Increasing Risks
December 7, 2020: Insights Webinar,
Berlin-Brandenburg
speaker: Prof. Marcel Fratzscher, DIW Berlin
topic: Economy 2021 – What to Expect and What
to Prepare For
December 15, 2020: Insights Webinar, Saxony
speaker: Dr. Norbert Röttgen, Member of the Ger-
man Bundestag, CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group
topic: The Impact of the US Election on Germany
and Europe
December 17, 2020: Insights Webinar, Northern
Germany
speakers: Vincent Warnery, Beiersdorf AG;
Michael Eggenschwiler, Flughafen Hamburg
GmbH
topic: Business Outlook: Current Pitfalls and
Opportunities. A View From Beiersdorf AG and
Flughafen Hamburg GmbH.
January 12, 2021: Insights Webinar, Bavaria
speaker: Dr. Alexander von Frankenberg, High-
Tech Gründerfonds
topic: How to Unlock the Power of Innovation
Through Startups
January 14, 2021: Insights Webinar, Northern
Bavaria
speakers: Prof. Dr. Andreas Falke, German-
American Institute Nuremberg; Wayne Lempke,
Democrats Abroad for North and Central Bavaria
topic: How Much Room for Maneuver for Biden’s
Presidency and What to Expect for Germany and
Europe?
January 26, 2021: Insights Webinar, Overseas
speakers: Dr. Moritz Hüsch, Covington & Burling
(Frankfurt/M); Yan Luo, Covington & Burling
(Beijing); Jennifer Johnson, Covington & Burling
(Washington, DC)
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topic: IoT – Recent Developments in the US, EU
and Asia
January 27, 2021: E-Business After Hours,
Baden-Württemberg
speaker: Scott Horton, attorney and journalist
topic: One Week Thereafter – The Way Forward
After Inauguration
February 10, 2021: Insights Webinar, Northern
Bavaria
speaker: Prof. Manfred Berg, Heidelberg Center
for American Studies
topic: A House Divided? Demografie, Ökonomie
und Rassismus im Amerika des 21. Jahrhunderts
February 11, 2021: Insights Webinar, Rhine-Main
speakers: Frank Petrolli, HP Germany and
Valentin Kurtovic, SolidPro GmbH
topic: The Company of the Future Talks Additive
– 3D Printing Possibilities
February 16, 2021: Insights Webinar,
Berlin-Brandenburg
speakers: Robin Quinville, US Embassy Berlin;
Krista Pilot, PepsiCo; Xenia Scholl, Aitonomi
TeleRetail
topc: Women in Leadership – Why Is This Still an
Issue for Debate?
February 17, 2021: Insights Webinar, Lower
Saxony
speaker: Helge Fuhst, ARD
topic: Fake News in COVID-19 Times – a
German-American Comparison
February 19, 2021: Insights Webinar,
Berlin-Brandenburg
speakers: Prof. Dr. Johannes Beermann, Steuben-
Schurz Gesellschaft; Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook,
Future of Diplomacy Project and the Project on
Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship at
Harvard Kennedy School.
topic: Ein Monat im Amt – erster Blick auf die
Regierung Biden
February 22, 2021: Finissage, Bavaria
speaker: Christopher Makos, American Photogra-
pher & Artist
topic: From A New Yorker's Perspective.
Photography by Christopher Makos
February 24, 2021: Insights Webinar,
Baden-Württemberg
speakers: Peter Spiegel, Financial Times; Marika
Lulay, GFT Technologies; Wilfried Porth, Daimler
AG; Dr. Ralf Hofmann, MHP, A Porsche Company;
Magdalena Mook, International Coaching
Federation
topic: The Language of Leadership
March 9, 2021: Insights Webinar, Overseas
speakers: Peter Flanagan and Stephen Rade-
maker, both Covington & Burling (Washington,
DC)
topic: US Sanctions and Export Control Policy:
Key Developments and Prospects for Change in
the Biden Administration
March 15, 2021: Virtual Discussion, Lower
Saxony
speakers: Ambassador Boris Ruge. Munich
Security Conference; Prof. Dr. Christiane Lemke,
Leibniz University Hannover; Daniel Andrich,
AmCham Germany; Dr. Carsten Kuhlgatz,
Industrie-Club Hannover e.V; moderated by Nina
Englert, BMW
topic: Resetting the Transatlantic Partnership?
Opportunities and Challenges
March 24, 2021: Webcast in Cooperation with
Commerzbank AG, Saxony
speaker: Dr. Ralph Solveen, Commerzbank AG
topic: Outlook 2021: Where are the Global
Economy and Financial Markets Headed?
March 24, 2021: Insights Webinar, Bavaria
speaker: Stefan Hafke, Citigroup Global Markets
Europe AG
topic: Digital Currencies: Transformation of the
Banking and Monetary System?
April 8, 2021: Insights Webinar,
North Rhine-Westphalia
speaker: Peter Beyer, Coordinator of Trans-
atlantic Cooperation of the German Federal
Government
topic: The Transatlantic Alliance is back – wie
stehen die Chancen auf eine tiefe Zusammen-
arbeit mit der neuen Administration?
April 21, 2021: Insights Webinar, Northern
Bavaria
speaker: Dr. Daniel S. Hamilton, Johns Hopkins
University SAIS
topic: Transatlantic Economic Relations under
the Biden Administration
May 25, 2021: Insights Webinar, Saxony
speaker: Michael Kaiser, Smart Systems Hub
GmbH
topic: Digital Product Factory: Individuality,
Methodology and Agility – Central Building
Blocks in the Co-Innovation Process
June 15, 2021: Insights Webinar,
North Rhine-Westphalia
speaker: Fiona Evans, US Consul General, US
Consulate General Düsseldorf
topic: NRW & USA: Shaping the Future Together:
A Look ahead
Working Group:
Corporate & Business Law Committee
July 2, 2020
topic: The Committee on Foreign Investment in
the United States (CFIUS): Understanding the US
Foreign Investment Screening Process
speakers: Dr. Julia Pfeil, Dentons Europe LLP;
Joshua Jungman, US Department of the Treasury;
James Cerven, US Department of State
November 25, 2020
topic: Germany’s Corporate Sanctions Act and
Its Impact on Companies and Directors
speakers: Dr. Eike Bicker, Gleiss Lutz Hootz
Hirsch PartmbB Rechtsanwälte, Steuerberater;
Dr. Christoph Klahold, BCG Consulting Group and
German Institute for Compliance
June 2, 2021
topic: The Expansion of Collective Redress in
Germany
speakers: Representatives from the US Chamber
of Commerce in Brussels
Events / Year in Review
For an overview of all upcoming events, please see:
>> www.amcham.de/events/upcoming-events
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Events / Year in Review
Virtual NextGen Day with Michael Werz, Center for American Progress
June 10, 2020
During the first Virtual NextGen Day, Michael Werz of the Center for
American Progress, brought interesting insights regarding the current
situation in the USA and its implications for the presidential election in
November 2020.
Virtual NextGen Workshop on Best Practices for Regional Chapter
Events
July 16, 2020
speaker: Bernhard Muthsam, Ernst & Young GmbH; Oliver Karpf, B.
Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. KGaA, NextGen Ulla Maren Kaeding, Ford Werke
GmbH.
NextGen-hosts Andreas Lohbeck and Meike Grisson welcomed Bernhard
Muthsam and Oliver Karpf as two longstanding members of AmCham
Germany’s Regional Committee Baden-Württemberg. Participating
NextGens gained insights into how to organize successful (digital)
regional chapter events themselves.
Virtual NextGen Alumni Get-Together with Carla Reemtsma,
Fridays for Future and Christian Weingärtner, Ford of Europe
December 10, 2020
Organized by the NextGen Steering Committee, participants were able
to get to know our new General Manager Daniel Andrich. Furthermore,
Carla Reemtsma and Christian Weingärtner shared their personal
opinion on the topic “Economic Freedom and the Fight against Climate
Change – Antipodes or Two Sides of the Coin” and engaged in a lively
discussion with NextGens.
Virtual NextGen Day with Cedrik Neike, Siemens AG
February 10, 2021
NextGen-hosts Olivier Tokple and Anna Wilcke welcomed Cedrik Neike,
Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO Digital Indus-
tries, Siemens AG. Neike gave insights into the impact of the COVID-19
crisis on businesses (and Siemens in particular) and the “new normal”
regarding digitization and global business.
The NextGen Initiative supports the
future of AmCham Germany by creat-
ing an enthusiastic, digitally driven
community that is attractive for com-
ing generations of diverse talent. Each
year, AmCham Germany’s corporate
members nominate young profes-
sionals to take part in the program.
Due to COVID-19, the program had to
be adjusted but is sought to continue
on its very successful path as soon as
possible.
Through the NextGen Initiative,
AmCham Germany connects young
professionals who have a strong
interest in fostering the transatlan-
tic partnership. In bringing together
this group of aspiring people from a
variety of sectors, it is our goal to sup-
port tomorrow’s decision makers and
transatlantic business leaders. By par-
ticipating in the NextGen Initiative,
our member companies profit from
employees with a transatlantic mind-
set and an enhanced professional net-
work that spans multiple industries.
After completion of the NextGen year,
participants benefit from the grow-
ing NextGen alumni network. The
initiative is overseen by a steering
committee consisting of NextGens.
>> www.amcham.de/next-gen
virtually together
Amcham Germany’s NextGen Initiative
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Road to Election Night & BeyondThe transatlantic virtual event series
Road to Election Night & Beyond #R2EN
was jointly organized and hosted by
several transatlantic institutions and
political foundations.
More information on the virtual series
and the event videos can be found here:
https://transatlantische-impulse.de/r2en
Berlin, September 1, 2020
Virtual Launch of #R2EN / session 1
speakers: Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), Chair-
man of the Asia, Pacific, and Nonproliferation
Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee; Vice Chair of the House Committee
on Science, Space, and Technology, United States
House of Representatives and Congressman Jim
Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Member of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee; Ranking Member of
the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and
Administrative Law of the House Judiciary Com-
mittee, United States House of Representatives,
in a conversation with Rüdiger Lentz, Executive
Director of the Aspen Institute Germany.
topic: Transatlantic Town Hall: A Bipartisan
Congressional Perspective on the Future of the
Euro-American Bond
The two Congressmen provided a bipartisan
assessment of the current state of transatlantic
affairs.
Berlin, September 23, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 2
speakers: Ambassador Dr. Emily Haber, Ambas-
sador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the
United States and Ambassador John B. Emerson,
Vice Chairman at Capital Group International,
Chairman of the American Council on Germany,
and former Ambassador of the United States to
the Federal Republic of Germany, moderated
by Dr. David Deißner, Executive Director of the
Atlantik-Brücke e.V.
topic: Knowing Each Other? Mutual Perceptions
Across the Atlantic
The two Ambassadors shared their assessment
of how Americans currently perceive their
German partners across the Atlantic—and vice
versa.
Berlin, October 9, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 3
speakers: Peter Baker, Chief White House
Correspondent for The New York Times and Co-
Author of “The Man Who Ran Washington: The
Life and Times of James A. Baker III” and David
Frum, Staff Writer for The Atlantic and Author of
“Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democ-
racy”, moderated by Vendeline von Bredow,
European Business and Finance Correspondent
for The Economist
topic: Beyond the Campaign Trail: The Future of
the American Presidency
Peter Baker and David Frum took a look beyond
the campaign trail during the final stretch
of a contested race for the White House and
discussed what the future of the American
presidency could look like.
Berlin, October 16, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 4
speakers: Robert B. Zoellick, Former President
of the World Bank, US Trade Representative &
US Deputy Secretary of State and Werner Hoyer,
President of the European Investment Bank,
moderated by Dr. Stormy-Annika Mildner, Head
of External Policy at the Federation of German
Industries (BDI)
topic: The Future of the Multilateral Order
The moderated discussion provided an outlook
on the future of multilateralism.
Berlin, November 3, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 5
speakers: John B. Emerson, Daniel Benjamin,
Frank Sportolari, Dr. Benjamin Becker, Eckart
von Klaeden, Prof. Dr. Michael Hüther, Dr. Meike
Zwingenberger, Christian Schmidt, Metin
Hakverdi, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, Thomas
Kleine-Brockhoff, Markus Ferber and Dr. Ellen
Ueberschär, moderated by Annette Riedel
topic: Election Day in America: A Pre-Analysis
from Berlin
On the eve of the US presidential election,
leading representatives of the transatlantic
community came together in Berlin, in order to
help make sense of the events unfolding across
the Atlantic.
Berlin, November 13, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 6
speakers: Melissa Eddy, Berlin Correspondent
for The New York Times, Tina Hassel, Head and
TV Editor-in-Chief of ARD-Hauptstadtstudio in
Berlin, Tonia Mastrobuoni, Berlin Correspondent
for La Repubblica and Wojciech Szymański,
Berlin Correspondent for the Polish Section of
Deutsche Welle, moderated by Terry Martin,
Senior Anchor for Deutsche Welle News
topic: Beyond Election Day: Transatlantic Media
De-Brief
Events / Road to Election Night & Beyond
Kindly supported by
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
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Ten days after the election an international
press club came together in Berlin to discuss
the aftermath of the 2020 US Presidential
Election. Five leading journalists representing
the United States, Germany, Italy, Poland, and
France commented on possible repercussions
on the Euro-American partnership and voiced
their expectations towards a Biden-Harris
administration.
Berlin, November 18, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 7
speakers: Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice
President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic &
Director of the Europe Program at the Center
for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), and
Thomas Silberhorn, Parliamentary State Secre-
tary at the German Federal Ministry of Defence
and Member of Bundestag (CSU), moderated
by Andrea Rotter, Head of Division Foreign and
Security Policy at the Hanns Seidel Foundation
topic: Safeguarding Transatlantic Security: A
“New Deal” in Euro-American Relations?
Heather A. Conley and Thomas Silberhorn
discussed what we can expect from the incoming
Biden administration in terms of foreign policy,
how the US and its allies can safeguard transat-
lantic security cooperation and what Europeans
should be prepared to bring to the table.
Berlin, December 3, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 8
speakers: T. Alexander Aleinikoff, University Pro-
fessor and Director of the Zolberg Institute on
Migration and Mobility at The New School (NYC),
Roberto Suro, Professor of Journalism and Public
Policy at the University of Southern California,
moderated by Berit Ebert, Vice President of
Programs, American Academy in Berlin
topic: Migration, Flight, and US Immigration
Policy under President Biden
In this panel discussion, practitioners and
experts from the field discussed what post-
Trump immigration policy might look like, and
what challenges—political, bureaucratic, and
cultural—the Biden administration is likely to
face in the coming years.
Berlin, December 9, 2020
Virtual Discussion / session 9
speakers: Daniel Andrich, General Manager,
American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V.,
Dr. Christina Gommlich, Deputy Head of Berlin
Office, Corporate Government Relations, BASF
SE, Dr. F.- Hans Grandin, CEO, HUESKER Synthetic
GmbH and HUESKER Group and Peter Riehle,
President & CEO, Head of Region AMERICAS,
WITTENSTEIN US, Welcome remarks by Frank
Sportolari, President, American Chamber of
Commerce in Germany e.V., moderated by Annett
Meiritz, US Correspondent in Washington, DC,
Handelsblatt
topic: Why Trade Matters! The Future of
Transatlantic Economic Relations
The speakers discussed the future of the trade
relationship between the United States and the
European Union and the challenges it faces.
Berlin, January 20, 2021
Virtual Discussion / session 10
speakers: John B. Emerson, Chairman, American
Council on Germany Ambassador of the United
States to Germany (2013-17); Daniel Benjamin,
President, American Academy in Berlin,
Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Coun-
terterrorism, US Department of State (2009–12);
Warren Marine, Treasurer, American Chamber
of Commerce in Germany e.V., Partner & Head
of US Country Practice, KPMG Germany; Martin-
Sebastian Abel, Board Member, Freundeskreis
AmerikaHaus NRW e.V., Director, MSL Germany,
Tina Hassel, Head and TV Editor-in-Chief of ARD-
Hauptstadtstudio in Berlin; Prof. Dr. Michael
Hüther, Vice Chairman, Atlantik-Brücke e.V.;
Director and Member of the Presidium, German
Economic Institute; Dr. Meike Zwingenberger,
Executive Director, Bavarian Center for Transat-
lantic Relations; Prof. Dr. Stefan Fröhlich, Board
Member, German Atlantic Association, Chairman,
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Institute of
Political Science; Knut Dethlefsen, Representa-
tive to the US and Canada, Friedrich Ebert
Foundation; Michael Link, Board Member,
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom,
Member of the German Bundestag (FDP); Mareike
Ohlberg, Senior Fellow, Asia Program, German
Marshall Fund of the United States; Markus
Ferber, Chairman, Hanns Seidel Foundation,
Member of the European Parliament (CSU);
Bastian Hermisson, Executive Director North
America, Heinrich-Böll-Fundation, the discussion
was moderated by Terry Martin.
topic: Inauguration Day in America: Linking
Washington and Berlin
To conclude the Road to Election Night & Beyond,
leading representatives of the transatlantic
community came together in Berlin, in order to
help make sense of the inaugural process and its
implications across the Atlantic.
Events / Road to Election Night & Beyond
Publication Series
Transatlantic Impulses
The participating institutions will continue
to foster debate on a healthy and strong
Euro-American partnership by assessing Joe
Biden’s domestic and foreign policies from
a transatlantic perspective by means of the
publication series Transatlantische Impulse
(in German).
AmCham Germany has contributed a “Call for
Action” in March 2021: Both sides, the US and
Europe, must equally explore new ways to
define common interests and challenges.
>> https://transatlantische-impulse.de
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Über diese Reihe In Anknüpfung an die virtuelle Veranstaltungsreihe Road to Election Night & Beyond begleiten elf trans-atlantische Institutionen und politische Stiftungen Joe Bidens Innen- und Außenpolitik über seine ersten 100 Tage im Amt hinaus im Rahmen dieser Publikationsreihe. Wir möchten das hoffnungsvolle Momentum nach seiner Amtseinführung aufgreifen und Transatlantische Impulse für die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den USA, Deutschland und Europa setzen. Mehr Informationen zur Reihe gibt es unter dem Hashtag #TransatlantischeImpulse und https://transatlantische-impulse.de. Partner: American Chamber of Commerce in Germany, American Council on Germany, Amerikahaus München, AmerikaHaus NRW, Aspen Institute Germany, Deutsche Atlantische Gesellschaft, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit, The German Marshall Fund of the United Sta-tes, Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung.
Über die AutorInnen Daniel Andrich ist seit dem 1. November 2020 Geschäftsführer von AmCham Ger-many. Davor war er vier Jahre Geschäftsführer des Representative of German In-dustry and Trade, RGIT, in Washington, DC. In seiner dortigen Funktion hat er sich für die transatlantischen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen eingesetzt und die Interessen der deutschen Wirtschaft in Washington, DC vertreten. Zuvor war Andrich in unter-schiedlichen Funktionen für den Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI) tä-tig. Andrich studierte Politikwissenschaft an der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster und schloss mit Magister Artium ab.
Katharina-Luise Kittler ist seit März 2019 für AmCham Germany tätig und leitet den Bereich Communications und Government Relations. Zuvor arbeitete sie als Referentin und Redakteurin für die Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion, ebenfalls mit dem Fokus auf Öffentlichkeits- und Politikarbeit. Kittler ist ausgebildete Journalistin und studierte Amerikanistik, Politikwissenschaften und Public Relations an der Uni-versität Leipzig und University of Houston und schloss mit Master of Arts ab.
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gen finden kann, hat die Zusammenarbeit des deut-schen Biotechnologie-Unternehmens BioNTech und des US-amerikanischen Pharmakonzerns Pfizer be-wiesen. Vereinfacht beschrieben: BioNTech entwi-ckelte den Impfstoff gegen COVID-19; Pfizer stellt die Produktion. Nach eigenen Angaben planen die Unter-nehmen, bis Ende des Jahres weltweit bis zu zwei Milliarden Impfdosen herzustellen. Der wirtschaftliche Erfolg und der Wohlstand des transatlantischen Wirt-schaftsraums hängen also maßgeblich vom Koope-rationswillen zwischen beiden Seiten ab. Die deutsche Bundesregierung sollte sich ebenfalls in der EU dafür einsetzen, strategische Gespräche mit den USA über gemeinsame Maßnahmen im Umgang mit dem systemischen Wettbewerber und Wirt-schaftspartner China zu führen. Mit seinen Zöllen, der staatlich gelenkten Wirtschaftspolitik, seinem er-zwungenen Technologietransfer und dem mangel-haften Schutz geistigen Eigentums sorgt China für deutlich spürbare Spannungen im multilateralen Han-delssystem. Die EU und die USA sollten gemeinsam und selbstbewusst gegen Wettbewerbsverzerrungen und unfaire Handels-, Subventions- und Investitions-praktiken vorgehen. Darauf aufbauend sollte die EU Maßnahmen wie handelspolitische Schutzinstru-mente für einen fairen und transparenten Wettbewerb für alle Unternehmen vorantreiben.
Handels- und Klimapolitik zusammendenken Eine zentrale Anforderung an den transatlantischen Wirtschaftsraum im 21. Jahrhundert äußert sich im Klimawandel. In Zukunft müssen Handels- und Klimapolitik noch stärker zusammengedacht werden. Gemeinsam müssen die rasant fortschreitenden Kon-sequenzen des Klimawandels gestoppt werden. Die EU und USA müssen verantwortungsvoll mit den na-türlichen Ressourcen haushalten und innovative Lö-sungen für klimaneutrales Wirtschaften fördern. Die neue US-Administration bietet jetzt die einzigartige Chance, zu belastbaren Vereinbarungen zu kommen: Von einer effektiven CO2-Bepreisung über ein globa-les Level-Playing Field bis hin zu Investitionen in er-neuerbare Energien liegen großes Potential in der Zusammenarbeit beider Wirtschaftsräume. Überdies sollte die Bundesregierung darauf hinwirken, Heraus-forderungen und Chancen des EU Green Deals wett-bewerbsfreundlich in allen Wertschöpfungsstufen umzusetzen sowie eine effektive CO2-Bepreisung als Leitinstrument zu verankern. Gleichzeitig dürfen
staatlich erlassene Instrumente zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels die Entscheidungsfreiheit der Unter-nehmen nicht einschränken. Innovative Produkte und Dienstleistungen im Energie- und Klimabereich kön-nen nur durch die freie Wahl der Produktionsstan-dorte und der flexiblen Ausgestaltung der Wertschöp-fungsketten entwickelt werden. Eine Voraussetzung für die gemeinsame Arbeit zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels war das Bekenntnis der neuen US-Administration zum Pariser Klimaab-kommen. Auf der Grundlage dieses gemeinsamen Verständnisses können zukunftsweisende Energie-technologien entwickelt und eingesetzt werden. Inter-nationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit kann nur mit investi-tionsfreundlichen Rahmenbedingungen gelingen so-wie durch mutige Investitionen in Klimaschutztechno-logien.
Datentransfer rechtssicher gestalten Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt der transatlantischen Zu-sammenarbeit ist eine gemeinsame Digital-Agenda. Als Grundvoraussetzung für digitales Wirtschaften muss vor allem die digitale Infrastruktur in Deutsch-land deutlich verbessert werden. Das aktuelle Trans-atlantic Business Barometer, eine jährliche Umfrage durchgeführt von AmCham Germany mit Roland Ber-ger, gibt an, dass 57 Prozent der befragten US-Un-ternehmen mit Standorten in Deutschland die Quali-tät der digitalen Infrastruktur mit schlecht oder weni-ger gut bewerten. Nur mit der Verbesserung dieses Standortfaktors kann Deutschland wettbewerbs- und innovationsfähig bleiben.
Eine wichtige Maßnahme einer neuen Digital-Agenda ist die Schaffung eines „transatlantischen Daten-raums“ für europäische und US-Unternehmen, in dem internationale Datentransfers rechtssicher, nachhaltig und auf gleichwertigem Schutzniveau möglich sind. Kurzfristig muss Deutschland mit der EU-Kommission auf die US-Regierung zugehen, um organisatorische und technische Übergangsmaßnah-men zu vereinbaren. Perspektivisch braucht es einen „Digitalen Transatlantischen Wirtschaftsraum“ mit dem erklärten Ziel, die Wettbewerbs- und Innovati-onsfähigkeit der EU und der USA in einem extrem dy-namischen globalen Wettbewerbsumfeld zu erhalten.
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Cham Germany) ergeben, dass 80 Prozent der be-fragten deutschen Unternehmen mit Standort in den USA die allgemeine Verlässlichkeit der Politik als schlecht, beziehungsweise weniger gut bewerten. Zum Vergleich: 2018 waren es nur 50 Prozent. Das Vertrauen in die US-Politik ist demnach über die letz-ten Jahre immer weiter gesunken und beeinflusst In-vestitionsentscheidungen deutscher Unternehmen in den USA. Die Politik muss nun Vertrauen wiederher-stellen und verlässliche Rahmenbedingungen für die Wirtschaft schaffen, damit die transatlantischen Un-ternehmen aus dieser schweren Krise schnell und kraftvoll hervorkommen.
Die globalen Unsicherheiten sind groß, und es liegt in der Verantwortung politischer Entscheidungsträger-Innen, für Vertrauen und Stabilität zu sorgen. Die Mit-gliedsunternehmen von AmCham Germany sind sich einig: Deutschland sollte in der EU eine Führungsrolle einnehmen, um die transatlantischen Beziehungen wiederzubeleben und nach gemeinsamen Wegen der Kooperation zu suchen. Deutschland muss sich in Europa für eine Agenda der konsequenten Vertiefung der transatlantischen Partnerschaft einsetzen und proaktiv auf die amerikanischen Partner zugehen. Denn auf der anderen Seite des Atlantiks steht Präsi-dent Joe Biden vor der Herkulesaufgabe, die Corona-Pandemie zu bekämpfen und die heimische Wirt-schaft wiederaufzubauen. Trotz zahlreicher Bekennt-nisse zur internationalen Zusammenarbeit werden zunächst die Lösungen der heimischen Probleme Bi-dens politische Agenda bestimmen. Er muss Ver-trauen wiederherstellen – auch und besonders bei der eigenen Bevölkerung und gleichzeitig in politi-schen Institutionen und bei internationalen Verbünde-ten.
Abbau von Handelshemmnissen als Basis für Kooperation
Es wird jetzt entscheidend auf Europa ankommen, Impulse für Wachstum, Handel und Investitionen durch systematischen Abbau sämtlicher Handels-hemmnisse zu setzen. Die Bundesregierung sollte sich für ein Moratorium für alle Zölle und handelspoli-tischen Strafmaßnahmen der EU sowie für einen kla-ren Fahrplan der EU-Kommission zur notfalls einsei-tigen Reduzierung aller Zölle einsetzen. Ein deutli-ches Zeichen ist notwendig, um das Bekenntnis zur transatlantischen Kooperation zu untermauern und
damit die regelbasierte Liberalisierung des Welthan-dels voranzutreiben. Die US-Seite muss ihrerseits ei-nen konsequenten Abbau ihrer Zölle einleiten.
Nur ohne diese Hemmnisse können Lösungen für die Revitalisierung der transatlantischen Wirtschaftspart-nerschaft erfolgreich umgesetzt werden. Kürzlich konnten sich die EU und USA auf einen zeitlichen Burgfrieden im Subventionsstreit bei Airbus und Boeing verständigen: Die Zölle liegen für die nächs-ten vier Monate auf Eis. Die Einigung markiert einen guten ersten Schritt in Richtung eines verstärkten transatlantischen Kooperationswillens. Der seit Jahr-zehnten andauernde Streit sollte so schnell wie mög-lich beigelegt und die damit verbundenen Zölle end-gültig aufgehoben werden. Gleiches gilt für die sofor-tige Rücknahme der US-Zölle auf Stahl- und Alumini-umimporte aus der EU. Donald Trump hatte die Zölle mit der Begründung verhängt, dass Stahl und Alumi-nium aus dem Ausland die nationale Sicherheit in den USA gefährdeten. Die Biden-Administration sollte diese kostspieligen Handelsbarrieren zügig abschaf-fen.
Auch strengere Kontrollen von Exporten und Investi-tionen sowie Relokalisierungen von Lieferketten bauen Handelshemmnisse zwischen beiden Seiten auf und verhindern erfolgreiche, transatlantische Ko-operation. Wirtschaftlicher Erfolg und Resilienz kön-nen nur durch globale Zusammenarbeit und nicht nur kleinteilige nationale Lösungen erreicht werden. So forschen zum Beispiel die Unternehmen der industri-ellen Gesundheitswirtschaft an neuen und innovati-ven Produkten und produzieren diese in grenzüber-schreitenden Netzwerken. Hierfür ist die Funktionsfä-higkeit des europäischen Binnenmarktes und globa-ler Lieferketten essenziell. Die Bekämpfung der Pan-demie zeigt, dass im Pharma- und Medizintech-niksektor Lieferketten durch offene Grenzen, freien Handel und globale Kooperation wichtig sind und pro-tektionistische Maßnahmen abgebaut werden müs-sen, um die Versorgung mit Medikamenten und Me-dizinprodukten sicherzustellen.
Ziele und Herausforderungen definieren
Die EU und USA sollten mit einer neuen transatlanti-schen Agenda gemeinsame Herausforderungen und Ziele identifizieren. An erster Stelle ist hier die Bewäl-tigung der Corona-Krise zu nennen. Wie man in der gemeinsamen Krisenbewältigung innovative Lösun-
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A Call for Action: Eine neue Agenda für transatlantischen Handel und Investitionen
Daniel Andrich & Katharina-Luise Kittler
Die Beziehungen zwischen den USA und Deutsch-land bestehen nicht nur zwischen den staatlichen Akt-euren auf Bundesebene, sondern basieren beson-ders auf den Partnerschaften zwischen den jeweili-gen Bundesstaaten, Ländern und Kommunen. Mit den umfassenden Beziehungen einer Vielzahl an Un-ternehmen auf beiden Seiten des Atlantiks ist die Wirtschaft eine besonders wichtige Säule der trans-atlantischen Beziehungen. Seit vielen Jahren wächst die wirtschaftliche Verflechtung und sorgt für Stabili-tät und gesellschaftlichen Wohlstand. Durch Ver-trauen und Innovationsgeist investieren europäische Unternehmen in den USA und US-amerikanische Un-ternehmen in der EU seit Jahrzehnten und haben so den größten Wirtschaftsraum der Welt geschaffen. Der transatlantische Handel sichert 15 Millionen Ar-beitsplätze und steht für etwa 30 Prozent des welt-weiten Handels. Über die Hälfte der globalen Investi-tionen in den USA kommen aus Europa und fast zwei Drittel der US-Investitionen gehen nach Europa.
Die Corona-Pandemie zeigt jedoch, wie verletzlich der Wohlstand in Europa und den USA ist, wenn beide Wirtschaftsräume in die größte Krise seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg geraten. Zu der gesundheitlichen Katastrophe, welche die Pandemie hervorgerufen
hat, kommen neue wirtschaftliche Herausforderun-gen, die sich – vor allem in den letzten Jahren – in einem politisch unzuverlässigen Umfeld abspielen.
Aktuell sind laut Statista rund zehn Millionen Men-schen in den USA arbeitslos – doppelt so viele im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Und auch an Deutschland ge-hen die wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Pandemie nicht spurlos vorbei. Besonders der Einzelhandel leidet un-ter den sogenannten Lockdowns. 50.000 Geschäfte sollen laut Handelsverband Deutschland im Frühjahr 2021 vor dem Aus stehen. Beide Seiten stehen vor ähnlichen Herausforderungen und müssen Lösungen finden, um die Pandemie zu überstehen und der Wirt-schaft wieder auf die Beine zu helfen. Es ist Zeit zu handeln.
Vertrauen als Grundvoraussetzung
Doch wie kann nun eine neue Agenda für die transat-lantische Handels- und Investitionspartnerschaft aus-sehen? Im ersten Schritt muss die Revitalisierung der transatlantischen Beziehungen angestoßen werden. Die Präsidentschaft Donald Trumps hat die Bezie-hungen zwischen der EU und den USA verändert: Vertrauen spielt hier eine zentrale Rolle. 2020 hat eine Befragung unter den Mitgliedsunternehmen der American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (Am-
Die transatlantische Wirtschaftspartnerschaft steht auf stabilen Füßen und konnte den turbulenten letzten Jahren und dem angespannten politischen Verhältnis mit robusten und vertrauensvollen Be-ziehungen entgegentreten. Trotzdem darf der Erfolg der transatlantischen Wirtschaft nicht als Selbst-verständlichkeit begriffen werden. Transatlantische Unternehmen erwarten eine neue Agenda für die Handels- und Investitionspartnerschaft zwischen EU, Deutschland und USA – und diese muss vor allem auf dem starken Kooperationswillen auf beiden Seiten des Atlantiks fußen.
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Transatlantic Talks 2021
Paving the Path Ahead
In light of the new US Administration and alongside
the goal of revitalizing the transatlantic relationship,
AmCham Germany has launched a new virtual event
series, Transatlantic Talks 2021: Paving the Path Ahead.
The series aims to offer insights on what to expect from
the Biden Administration and the 117th United States
Congress on transatlantic topics. This format provides
a platform for exchange between distinguished US
experts and decision makers, AmCham Germany
members, as well as the broader transatlantic business
community.
Discussions will focus around a number of AmCham
Germany’s policy areas, including trade; digital policy;
energy and climate; healthcare and life sciences; and
aerospace and defense, and highlight the importance
of transatlantic cooperation to address and overcome
mutual global challenges. The Transatlantic Talks
events will take place throughout the year and are
organized in cooperation with AmCham Germany’s
Regional Chapters.
KICKOFF EVENT
What to Expect for the Transatlantic Business Community from the New US Administration
March 16, 2021
speakers: Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Charles
Boustany
Both speakers provided insights into the expectations,
opportunities and challenges for the current US administra-
tion. They gave AmCham Germany members an extensive
and bipartisan overview on diverse policy areas of focus on
a national and international level. They identified possibili-
ties for transatlantic cooperation in areas such as trade,
digital policy and health. Overall, the statements of both
speakers highlighted the current window of opportunity for
the transatlantic community.
Thank you to our Regional Chapter Rhine-Main and Chapter
Chair David Knower for the organization of the event. Thank
you to our sponsor Cerberus Beteiligungsberatung GmbH.
Revitalizing the Transatlantic Relationship: Advancing Our Shared Economic Interests
May 11, 2021
speaker: Ambassador Philipp T. Reeker, Acting Assistant
Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, US
Department of State
Ambassador Reeker provided insights on diverse topics
of current relevance for the transatlantic community. He
outlined the importance of this moment in time, with
changes taking place in both the German and US admin-
istrations this year. He emphasized the challenges facing
the transatlantic community: In a globalized world, policy
issues are no longer limited to a single country or issue
area, but overlap and affect a multitude of countries and
stakeholders. These challenges, which are regarded by the
Biden administration as focal points, include the effects of
the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and China’s rise.
Ambassador Reeker provided an overview of areas in
which transatlantic cooperation is needed as a means to
strengthen mutual engagement: transatlantic security,
which involves climate change and its challenges, infra-
structure, the digital economy, and finding innovative
solutions together for a prosperous future.
Thank you to our Regional Chapter Baden-Württemberg and
Chapter Chair Prof. Dr. Gerhard Wegen for the organization
of this event.
Events / Transatlantic Talks
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 15
Chair James E. Monroe
Geschäftsführer/CEO
Monroe Atlantic GmbH
Chair Dr. Gerd Kräh
Senior Director Govern-ment Affairs
Lilly Deutschland GmbH
Chair Dorothee Stamm
Government Affairs Manager, Leiterin Haupt-stadtrepräsentanz
Medtronic GmbH
Chair Dr. Clemens Doepgen
Mitglied der Geschäftsfüh-rung für Europa- und Regie-rungsangelegenheiten
Ford-Werke GmbH
Chair Dr. Christina Gommlich
Senior Manager Economic P olicy & International Networks
BASF SE
The voice of transatlantic businessAmCham Germany’s public affairs and govern-
ment relations activities revolve around the
work of six specialized policy committees.
The policy committees constitute AmCham
Germany's forum for discussing and defining
policy recommendations on critical trans-
atlantic business and government issues.
They are the voice of transatlantic business
and foster the dialogue between AmCham
Germany’s member companies and decision
makers in Berlin, Brussels and Washington,
DC as well as other stakeholders in politics,
business and civil society. Position state-
ments and press releases are developed in
order to deliver members’ opinions to govern-
ment, the public and relevant stakeholders.
Two Policy Advisors coordinate all advoc-
acy activities beyond the committee-specific
issues.
policy committees:
• Aerospace & Defense• Digital Policy• Energy & Climate• Healthcare & Life Sciences• Tax• Trade
Aerospace and Defense Committee
Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee
Chair Ursula Menhart
Head of Government Relations Germany
Shell Deutschland GmbH
Chair Dr. Birgit Ortlieb
Director Governmental Affairs Germany
Dow Deutschland Inc.
Energy & Climate Committee
Chair Dr. Guido Brinkel
Leiter Regulierungspolitik/Director Corporate Affairs
Microsoft Deutschland GmbH
Chair Nina Keim
Director Government Affairs & Public Policy
Salesforce.com Germany GmbH
Chair Christine Wenzel
Head of Corporate Affairs DACH & Head of Berlin Office
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Digital Policy Committee
Advisor Dr. Wolfgang Dierker
Managing Director, Policy & Strategy
Apple GmbH
Advisor Philipp Braun
Director, Head Government Central Europe Region
3M
AmCham Germany Policy Advisors
Chair Felix Hierstetter
International Tax Director
General Electric Deutsch-land Holding GmbH
Chair Christof K. Letzgus
Partner, StB, RA
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs-gesellschaft
Tax Committee Trade Committee
Policy Activities / Overview of Policy Committees and Chairs
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 16
Standing up for transatlantic business
From keeping our members informed on what
matters most to promoting their dialogue with
political leaders – AmCham Germany’s advocacy
work is committed to supporting fair and free trade
between the US and Europe and promoting a regula-
tory framework that encourages investment and
fosters economic growth.
Currently, more than 180 of AmCham Germany’s
corporate members are actively engaged in our
six industry- and issue-specific policy committees.
Together, we devise positions and submit policy
recommendations to political decision makers in
Germany, the EU and the US. Our regular committee
meetings with political stakeholders serve as a
platform for our members to address their concerns
directly and simultaneously use the weight of a
unified voice.
February 22, 2021 Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee Meeting with Stephan Pilsinger, MdB, member of the Committee of Health, CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group topic: Use of data for research and development; current health policy issues (COVID-19 vaccine production)
February 23, 2021 Joint Committee Meeting Energy & Climate Committee and Trade Committee with Thorsten Herdan, Head of Department II, Energy Policy – Heat and Efficiency, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energytopic: Transatlantic energy coopera-tion, CBAM, hydrogen
March 3, 2021 Aerospace & Defense Committee Meeting with Dr. Julia Monar, Export Control Officer at the Federal Foreign Office and Secretary of State Dr. Christina Decker at BMWi topic: German Government arms export report; future of transatlantic relations in security policy
July 6, 2020 Aerospace & Defense Committee Meeting with Dr. Peter Beyer, MdB, Transat-lantic Coordinator, Federal Foreign Office topic: Germany’s security priorities in the EU Council presidency
September 16, 2020 Joint Committee Meeting Trade Committee and Energy & Climate Committee with Bernd Westphal, MdB, Spokes-man for Economic and Energy Policy, SPD Parliamentary Group topic: Future trade relations of the EU, green recovery in times of the COVID-19 pandemic
October 13, 2020 Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee Meeting with Stephan Albani, MdB, Chair-man of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group in the Committee on Edu-cation, Research and Technology Assessment topic: Research funding, current health policy issues
February 9, 2021 Trade Committee Meeting with Michael Klor-Berchtold, Head of Department for Economy & Sustain-able Development, Federal Foreign Office topic: New impetus for the trans-atlantic cooperation with the new administration
October 22, 2020 Energy & Climate Committee Meeting with Dr. Guido Wustlich, Head of Unit III B 2, Renewable Energy Act and General Energy Law, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy topic: Renewable energy act 2021
November 10, 2020 Digital Policy Committee Meeting with Andreas Mundt, President of the Federal Cartel Office topic: 10. GWB-Novelle; new compe-tition tool and gatekeeper-regula-tion
December 10, 2020 Tax Committee Meeting with Sebastian Brehm, MdB, Member Finance Committee, CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group topic: ATAD Implementation act, extraterritorial taxation of royalty payments and IP transfers
Selected policy committee meetings (July 2020–June 2021)
>>>
Policy Activities / Committee Meetings
policy committee activities
2020/2021
18 + Committee meetings
8+Papers and statements
4 +Top level meetings
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 17
Papers & Statements 2020/2021
Policy Activities / Committee Meetings / Papers & Statements
March 17, 2021 Trade Committee Meeting with L. Daniel Mullaney, Assistant US Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East at Executive Office of the President topic: President Biden’s 2021 trade agenda to Congress
June 3, 2021 Energy & Climate Committee Meeting with Norbert Gorißen, Deputy Direc-tor General International Policy, Fed-eral Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safetytopics: COP26 and multilateral cooperation in energy and climate policy, carbon border adjustment mechanisms, US-German energy partnership
June 8, 2021 Joint Committee Meeting Energy & Climate Committee and Trade with Dr. Winfried Horstmann, Head of Department for Industrial Policy, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energytopics: Carbon border adjustment mechanisms, regulation under the EU Green Deal, US-German cooperation on energy and climate issues
June 15, 2021 Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee Meeting with Gesa Miehe-Nordmeyer, Head of the Department Social, Health, Labor Market, Environment and Social Politics, German Federal Chancellerytopics: Pharmaceutical strategy for Europe, EU action plan against antimicrobial resistance, intellectual property rights
May 19, 2021 Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee Meeting with Wolfgang Tiefensee, Minister for Economy, Science and Digital Society of Thuringia topic: Thuringia as a business loca-tion for the industrial health indus-try and intellectual property rights
June 3, 2021 Digital Policy Committee Meeting with Saskia Esken, MdB topic: Transatlantic data room, artificial intelligence, digital ministry, Schrems II
May 5, 2021 Trade Committee Meeting with David De Falco, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia/Global Markets, Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) topic: Current transatlantic trade issues
April 28, 2021 Tax Committee Meeting with Dr. Rolf Möhlenbrock, Head of the Directorate-General for Taxation, Federal Ministry of Financetopic: Registerfälle, Hybride/4k EStG-E
July 2020
Open Letter to Wilbur Ross, US Secretary of Commerce on recent court ruling on the EU-US Privacy Shield
September 2020
Survey on the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy – Timely patient access to affordable medicines
June 2020
“Leadership through Recovery – Recom-mendations for the German Council Presidency of the European Union”
October 2020
Supplementary Statement on “Referen-tenentwurf eines Gesetzes zur Umset-zung der Anti-Steuervermeidungsricht-linie - § 4k EStG-E” (Federal Ministry of Finance)
December 2020
Statement on „Referentenentwurf eines Abzugsteuerentlastungsmodernisier-ungsgesetzes“ (Federal Ministry of Finance)
January 2021
Supplementary Statement on “Refer-entenentwurf eines Abzugsteuerentlas-tungs-modernisierungsgesetzes - § 49 Abs. 1 Nr. 2 Buchstabe f und Nr. 6 EStG – Entwurf eines BMF-Schreibens” (Federal Ministry of Finance)
March 2021
Position Paper on the German Federal Election 2021
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 18
June 18, 2021
Top Level Meeting with Jens Spahn, Federal Minister of Health topic: Approval of medical devices, patent protection, security of supplychains and transatlantic research cooperation
Policy Activities / Top Level Meetings
In dialogue with political leaders
September 22, 2020
Top Level Meeting with Wolfgang Schmidt, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance topic: Recovery of the economy in the transatlantic context after the Corona-pandemic
December 16, 2020
Top Level Meeting with Bavarian State Minister, Dr. Florian Herrmann topic: Priorities with regard to Bavarian-American economic cooperation
October 1, 2020
High Level Discussion with Dr. Karl Brauner, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) topic: The future of the multilateral trade system
Our Top Level Meeting series provides AmCham
Germany’s leadership exclusive access to the highest
political levels in Germany. In meetings with Federal
Ministers and the Minister-Presidents of German federal
states, we illustrate the particular importance of the
German-US trade relationship and free trade more
broadly as an important pillar of our shared economic
successes. In addition, we use these high-level forums to
advocate the improvement of Germany’s attractiveness
as a business location for foreign investors and promote
fair competition within Germany’s various markets.
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AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 19
Policy Activities / Federal Elections in Germany – Position Paper
Expanding Germany’s Economic Strength through CooperationRecommendations for the next German government on the occasion of the 2021 Bundestag election
February 18, 2021
Virtual discussion with Jürgen Hardt, MdB
February 4, 2021
Virtual discussion with Peter Beyer, MdB
trade Promoting economic growth by
removing barriers
The German government should advo-
cate for a moratorium on all EU tariffs
and punitive trade measures and for a
clear roadmap by the EU Commission
to, if necessary, unilaterally reduce
all tariffs. A clear signal is needed to
advance the rules-based liberalization
of global trade.
healthcare Ensuring supply secu-
rity through resilient value chains
and strong research and innovation
In the healthcare sector, vaccine devel-
opment has just recently shown how
German and US companies can work
together quickly and effectively to
contain the pandemic. These innova-
tions are based on essential conditions
such as open borders, predictable supply
chains and clear commitment to intel-
lectual property rights. These require-
ments must be upheld also to foster a
high willingness of companies to invest.
tax Reduce the overall burden and
minimize bureaucracy
The way out of the current economic
crisis and the necessary digital and
ecological transformation will only
succeed if the framework conditions
for investments in forward-looking
technologies and jobs in Germany and
the EU are not significantly worse than
in other countries with which Germany
competes. Thus, corporate taxes should
not be allowed to exceed the 25% level.
digital policy Ensure legal certainty for
international data transfer and harness
the potential of artificial intelligence
One of the most important steps is the
creation of a “transatlantic data space”
for European and US companies, which
would provide a legal, secure, and sus-
tainable framework and ensure the
same level of protection. In the short
term, Germany, together with the EU
Commission, must approach the US gov-
ernment to agree on organizational and
technical interim measures. Looking
ahead, we need a “Digital Transatlantic
Economic Space” with the declared goal
of maintaining the competitiveness
and innovative capacity of the EU and
the US in an extremely dynamic global
competitive environment.
energy & climate Climate protection
as a transatlantic task
With regard to climate protection, there
is a unique opportunity with the new US
administration to reach tangible agree-
ments. From effective CO2 pricing, to
creating a worldwide level playing field
and investments in renewable energies,
our opportunities lie in the transatlantic
cooperation.
aerospace & defense Advance climate-
neutral aviation and harmonize exports
Steps toward transatlantic cooperation
are also needed in the field of aviation,
such as fair access to research funding
to enable innovation for climate-neutral
aviation.
Peter Beyer, MdB (above), and Jürgen Hardt, Mdb,
discussed with AmCham Germany members the
position paper (published in January 2021) by the
CDU/CSU parliamentary group “Breathing New
Life into the Transatlantic Relationship – For a
Future-Oriented, Comprehensive Partnership”.
>> download the entire position paper
The position paper was published in spring 2021.
It was a joint project of all policy committee
chairs under the lead of Dr. Wolfgang Dierker,
AmCham Germany Policy Advisor, and Philipp
Braun, AmCham Germany Policy Advisor
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 20
Business ServicesAmCham Germany offers its members a variety of customized member support services and
networking opportunities. Whether it is researching information and guidelines, or matching a
member with an expert from the AmCham Germany community, we believe that sharing knowledge
is the best way to achieve growth and success.
Regardless of the level of your membership, your
inquiry is never too small and is an exclusive AmCham
Germany membership benefit.
One benefit of AmCham Germany corporate member-
ship is the referral system. Each incoming inquiry is
likely to generate potential new business for your
company. AmCham Germany coordinates referrals
according to location, areas of expertise, and com-
pany size to provide the inquiring party with the most
appropriate contact. Inquiries which lead to member
referrals include topics such as legal matters, relating
to corporate and employment law; data protection;
tax issues; and notary services. Other member-related
inquiries are commonly referred to agencies and orga-
nizations which support market entry, real estate, and
business development.
Referral System
In recent months, the most commonly requested
inquiry topic was associated with requests for infor-
mation on transatlantic travel restrictions in addition
to a related topic of the issuance of US visas. AmCham
Germany supported several members with their inqui-
ries related to appointments with US Consulates across
Germany and provided reliable guidance in uncertain
times. Additionally, AmCham Germany also advised
member companies on the application process for
assistance loan programs resulting from COVID-19
pandemic, and connected them with respective subject
matter experts for further support.
Business Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic
AmCham Germany continues to make recommenda-
tions and guide its members when navigating the
process of identifying the correct business visa catego-
ries. In collaboration with the US Mission to Germany,
AmCham Germany organized a virtual discussion with
US Consular staff in late March 2021 to provide mem-
bers with the most current information regarding new
US travel regulations, the status of visa applications,
and how to obtain a National Interest Exception (NIE)
to enter the United States.
Advice on National Interest Exceptions and Visa Categories
business services in numbers
15+ inquiries per month
200+inquiries yearly
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 21
Business Services / Member Benefits
>>>
Thought Leadership & Content
AdvocacyPolicy
Committees
Networking & Events
Regional Chapters
Business Services
We serve our members. The work of AmCham
Germany encompasses four competence areas,
all of which are reflected in the organization’s
structure.
Thought leadership,
publications, and
transatlantic expertise
Business and personal
relations through events,
workshops and conferences
Facilitator for
market entry, legal and
visa related inquiries
Government relations
on the federal and
state level
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 22
Business Services / Expert Briefings and Webinars
AmCham Germany’s Expert Webinars serve as a vital
networking platform and offer members customized
marketing support. This content-driven event format
allows companies to reach a captive audience while
sharing in-depth information on current develop-
ments in corporate, economic, and legal matters.
In this format, members benefit from one another’s
expertise while connecting and expanding their
networks. AmCham Germany plans, prepares, and
manages the joint event alongside its member.
Support with recruiting co-speakers, researching
venue locations, and identifying target audiences is
included in this sponsored event. AmCham Germany
Expert Briefings take place throughout our regional
chapters annually.
In 2020/21, events focused on a diverse range of
topics including antitrust law, Brexit, litigation,
digitalization in business, and digital leadership.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Expert Briefings
continue to be offered in a virtual format renamed
“Expert Webinar.” We look forward to returning to
the in-person format of this event.
Expert Briefings and Webinars US Sanctions & Export Controls in Europe – Understanding
Extraterritorial Requirements
Expert Webinar with Deloitte Legal (July 2020)
Experts highlighted the complexity of global US sanctions and export
controls enforcement policies and the increasing extraterritorial risk
facing European businesses.
speakers: Erika Trujillo, Attorney (NY), Manager Deloitte Legal Germany;
Philipp Weber-Lortsch LL.M. (SU), Senior Manager Deloitte Germany;
Bettina Mertgen, Partner Deloitte Legal Germany; Marc Lager LL.M.,
Partner Deloitte Austria
Creating Liquidity with the Company Fleet
Expert Webinar with ARI Fleet (July 2020)
Henning Schick examined how customers can best control costs,
generate liquidity, and manage challenges in response to the global
COVID-19 pandemic.
speaker: Henning Schick, Director Sales Europe, ARI Fleet Germany
GmbH
International Tax Highlights: Application of the Reporting
Requirements for Cross-Border Tax Arrangements – Germany
is Making Progress
Expert Briefing with PricewaterhouseCoopers (September 2020)
Speakers shared valuable insights into the Mandatory Disclosure Rules
(DAC6) and reviewed current German regulations on the reporting of
tax arrangements.
speakers: Christof K. Letzgus, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH;
Dr. Annette Rickert, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH;
Christina Köln-Schultz, Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH
Bridges and Walls: How Can German Companies Send Employees
to the US in This Time of Travel and Visa Bans?
Expert Webinar with CMS Hasche Sigle (September 2020)
In response to the pandemic, various speakers from Germany, the UK,
and the US examined the impact of US travel and visa bans on German
companies which require employees to travel across the Atlantic
including identifying strategies for staffing their local US operations.
speakers: Elaine M. Kumpula, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath,
US; Claire D. Nilson, Counsel, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, UK; Dr.
Maximilian Koschker, Counsel, CMS Hasche Sigle, Germany; Dr. Andreas
Lohbeck, Counsel, CMS Hasche Sigle, Germany
Employee Mobility in Times of Corona? – Practical Guidelines
on Employee Movements Between the US, Germany, and Within
Europe
Expert Webinar with KPMG (October 2020)
This event included discussion on employee flows across the Atlantic
and within Europe, with respect to short-term business trips and long-
term assignments alike, and what currently needs to be considered
when travelling resulting from the restrictions on both sides of the
Atlantic.
speakers: Sabine Paul, Partner, Employment, Global Immigration
Services, KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Dr. Sebastian
Klaus, Senior Manager, Employment, Global Immigration Services,
KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Sachka Stefanova-Behlert,
Senior Manager, Employment, Global Immigration Services, KPMG Law
Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Employee Wellbeing: How Can German Companies Prepare for
the Next Crisis?
Expert Webinar with Willis Towers Watson (November 2020)
The speakers emphasized the value of employee well-being and its
strong influence on a company’s business success, in particular the
need to take a closer look at employee well-being with respect to the
current crisis in comparison to the varying approaches which US and
German companies are taking.
speakers: Tanja Löhrke, Head of Health & Benefits Germany and Austria,
Willis Towers Watson; Raymond M. Catudal, Senior Consultant Health
& Benefits Germany, Willis Towers Watson
International Data Transfers
Expert Webinar with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (January 2021)
Experts from the US, Germany, and the EU disclosed what companies
have to consider in light of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s
Schrems II ruling, providing practical guidance about how to adjust
international data transfers within this new landscape.
speakers: Andreas Sachs, VP and Head of Cyber, Data Protection
Authority of Bavaria, Ansbach; Alexander Filip, Head of International,
Data Protection Authority of Bavaria, Ansbach; Dr. Oliver Stiemerling,
Publicly Appointed and Sworn Expert and General Manager, ecambria
systems GmbH, Cologne; Shannon Yavorsky, Partner and Expert for US
Privacy, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, San Francisco; Dr. Christian
Schröder, Partner and Head of EU Privacy Advisory, Orrick, Herrington
& Sutcliffe LLP, Düsseldorf
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 23
Business Services / Expert Briefings and Webinars
Expert Briefing Series with Warth & Klein Grant Thornton
(February 2021)
Part I: The Impact of COVID-19 on Accounting According to US GAAP
In the first webinar in a series of two, experts from Warth & Klein Grant
Thornton’s US Desk shed light on the particular challenges presented
to companies which need to prepare financial statements or reports in
accordance with US GAAP, while discussing relevant aspects resulting
from the pandemic.
speakers: Alina Murphy, Senior Manager Audit & Assurance, Warth &
Klein Grant Thornton AG, Düsseldorf; Arndt F. Krüger, Senior Manager
Audit & Assurance, Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AG, Wiesbaden
Part II: US–German Tax Outlook 2021
In the second webinar of the series, specialists from both sides of the
Atlantic discussed major shifts in US tax policy objectives and new
developments in the German tax policy, which provided an overview
of how multinational taxpayers may be impacted by proposed legal
changes and how they can prepare for upcoming legislation and
regulatory changes.
speakers: David E. Sites, International Tax Partner, Grant Thornton LLP,
Washington, DC; Christina Busch, Partner and Head of International
Tax, Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AG; Düsseldorf; Norbert Miethe,
Senior Manager International Tax, Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AG,
Düsseldorf
The Future of Mobility
Expert Webinar with Enterprise Holdings (March 2021)
Speakers reviewed evolving mobility, emphasizing the need for today’s
mobility providers to meet consumers’ changing expectations, while at
the same time fostering innovation by integrating all mobility sectors
to deliver models that can make cities better places to live through
sustainable transport.
speakers: Jason Altman, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Holdings
Germany; Niels Rathsmann, Assistant Vice President, Member of the
Management Board, Enterprise Holdings Germany
International Tax Highlights: Current German Tax Challenges
for Non-Resident Taxpayers – To Register or Not to Register?
Expert Webinar with PricewaterhouseCoopers (April 2021)
Experts discussed old and new tax challenges in the context of
transatlantic investments in Germany. After providing introductory
remarks on “classical” cases of non-resident taxation which show a
genuine economic link either through a taxable presence or through
an outbound payment from Germany, the speakers discussed the
background for the new position of the tax authorities claiming
German withholding taxes on royalty payments between non-German
parties where the only link to Germany consists in a registration of
rights in a public German register. The panelists further examined
the practical implications and addressed critical questions while
utilizing sample case studies which reflected the current status of the
discussion and the current approach of the tax authorities.
speakers: Christof Letzgus, Partner, PwC Germany and Co-Chair
of AmCham Germany’s Tax Committee; Dr. Annette Rickert, Senior
Manager, PwC Germany; Christoph Richter, Senior Manager, PwC
Germany; Felix Hierstetter, International Tax Director, General Electric
Deutschland Holding GmbH and Chair of AmCham Germany’s Tax
Committee
Responsible Sourcing: Developments and Practical Implications
of Managing Global Supply Chains
Expert Webinar with CMS Hasche Sigle (May 2021)
This event involved discussion on human rights and environmental
responsibility in global supply chains and recent and upcoming legal
developments in this field in Germany, Europe and the US, in particular
what consequences companies have to expect and how such legis-
lation is converted into best practice.
speakers: Mollie Sitkowski, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Chi-
cago; Daniel Crampton, business & human rights consultant and
former Human Rights Manager at Daimler AG, Stuttgart; Dr. Christoph
Schröder, CMS in Hamburg
moderator: Dr. Andreas Lohbeck, CMS in Stuttgart, and Member of
the Corporate & Business Law Steering Committee and of the NextGen
Program Steering Committee of AmCham Germany
Employer Branding
Expert Webinar with Bird & Bird LLP and m/e brand communica-
tion (June 2021)
In this expert briefing, the speakers showcased the close connection
between employment law and brand perception as decisive factors in
the context of employer branding. How and where do they create syner-
gies, strengthen each other in order to position companies and help
them be perceived as most-wanted employers attracting new talents
and retaining valued and trusted employees? The event focussed on
case studies and opportunities, particularly for medium-sized entities.
speakers: Dr. Martin Nebeling, Partner, Employment Law, Bird & Bird
LLP, Düsseldorf; Ralf Weber, President and CEO, m/e brand communica-
tion GmbH, Düsseldorf
Expert Briefings and Webinars offer AmCham
Germany members the following:
• Customized marketing support by collaborating
with the member company to highlight desired
offerings
• A networking platform for business development
and venue for showcasing expertise
• The opportunity to address a captive audience
while sharing in-depth information on current
developments in corporate, economic, and legal
matters
• Increased visibility within the AmCham Germany
network through event logo placement including
additional event promotion via social media and
the AmCham Germany website
To discuss this exclusive member opportunity in
more detail, please contact AmCham Germany’s
Membership Engagement and Events team at
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 24
Communication ActivitiesAmCham Germany offers its members a variety of content and communication channels.
Whether in our newsletters, briefings or articles, we believe that sharing knowledge is the
best way to achieve growth and success.
Website
Our website provides information on
current transatlantic developments and
the work of AmCham Germany’s Policy
and Regional Committees. Members
can register for events, profit from
various business services, and listen to
the podcast The Clue on our website.
>> www.amcham.de
Newsletters
Our regularly published newsletters provide
members with a transatlantic update of
what is happening at AmCham Germany,
including our advocacy work and events as
well as relevant news affecting the business
community.
Social Media
On Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and
YouTube, AmCham Germany fosters online
dialogue and informs its members as
well as the general public about Chamber-
related activities as they happen.
Frequent posts ensure AmCham Germany
remains a well-recognized name in the
public discourse on transatlantic affairs.
our goals AmCham Germany's goals are to support unrestricted trade and
investment between the United States and Germany, and to promote
a healthy, open and productive business climate between the two
countries. AmCham Germany represents the business interests of
American firms located in Germany and the US and also acts on
behalf of its German members, many of whom maintain significant
holdings in the United States.
our focus AmCham Germany provides a strong contribution to current policy
debates through its communication activities. We provide a succinct
and interesting portrayal of the Chamber’s activities and membership
and emphasize the importance of strong European-American relations.
our tools Complex transatlantic issues increasingly require an innovative
and effective set of communication tools to broadcast our mes-
sages. The Chamber continuously advances its thought leadership
through a variety of communication tools such as social media,
videos, podcasts, surveys and press activities. The annual reports
sums up all activities throughout the year.
our vision In light of current changes, such as the new administration in
the US and the upcoming federal elections this fall, as well as
the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, it is enormously
important for the transatlantic partnership to stay connected and
identify common goals.
online activities
LinkedIn followers:
+ 6,300 (June 2021)
Twitter impressions:
+ 520,000 (June 2021)
social media in numbers
Total social media followers:
~ 10,000
Total impressions:
~ 770,000
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 25
Communication Activities / Social Media
interviews
Top Postings
America is back - and it will be back, says @FedericaMog @collegeofeurope. We are one because of our shared values, history and
future. #TransatlanticBusinessConference #tbc2020 ~ 12,200 impressions
“Investment in your #transatlantic #friends, in #multilateralism, is an investment in your-self", said @FedericaMog at the 14th #Trans-
atlanticBusinessConference, organized in cooperation with @Der_BDI, @commerzbank & @DeloitteDE. Read our #event #report https://bit.ly/2Uo1w1J ~ 9,900 impressions
Our Executive Vice President @simone_menne with a message to all #women in #startups. Apply for our #FemaleFoundersAward by
March 7, 2021: https://bit.ly/3rLX8b9 pic.twitter.com/zyhDTfmkVR ~ 11,100 impressions
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #FemaleFoundersAward: Hannah Helmke, Co-Founder and CEO of right. based on science,
and Julia Piechotta, Co-Founder & CMO, CFO, Spoontain-able. ~ 9,300 impressions
Our latest episode of #TheClue is now out! Tune in to listen to our interview with Andreas Schwaiger, Managing Director at Texas Instru-
ments Germany, on #transatlantic #business during #COVID19, #diversity and #innovation. ~ 9,700 impressions
BIG NEWS: We're pleased to announce that Daniel Andrich has been appointed the new General Manager of AmCham Germany. Andrich
is currently President and CEO at @RGIT_USA and will assume his position with us on November 1, 2020. ~ 12,200 impressions
Transatlantic Business Barometer
The AmCham Germany Transatlantic Busi-
ness Barometer is an exclusive survey
among US investors in Germany and
German investors in the US. The survey
provides a well-founded analysis of invest-
ment sentiment as well as a business
assessment of both countries. The Trans-
atlantic Business Barometer 2021 was
published in March 2021 by AmCham
Germany along with the consulting firm
Roland Berger.
TOP 50 Ranking
The AmCham Germany TOP 50 Rank-
ing of US Companies in Germany is
an annual ranking and survey con-
ducted by AmCham Germany with
Accenture Deutschland. The ranking
is based on net revenue from the
previous year, i.e. revenue not includ-
ing any taxes.
Member Surveys
In addition to the Transatlantic
Business Barometer and the TOP
50 Ranking, AmCham Germany
frequently surveys its members on
current developments in transatlan-
tic affairs. Recent surveys include
the US presidential election, the
first 50 days of President Biden and
Germany’s EU Council presidency.
surveys
Schwerpunktthemen: Bundestagswahl und neue US-Administration
WIE US-INVESTOREN DEN WIRTSCHAFTS-STANDORT DEUTSCHLAND EINSCHÄTZEN
AmCham Germany Business Barometer 2017
ENGLISH
SUMMARY
INSIDE
Frank Sportolari, President of
AmCham Germany, on transatlantic
relations (FAZ, October 20, 2020;
Handelsblatt, January 21, 2021)
Simone Menne, Executive Vice President
of AmCham Germany, on Deutsche Welle
TV on President Biden’s first 100 days
in office (April 29, 2021)
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 26
The Clue – Our Podcast for Professionals in Transatlantic Business
The Clue is the monthly podcast for professionals in
transatlantic business produced by AmCham Germany.
Every month, we talk to experts, politicians, journalists
and other stakeholders from the transatlantic commu-
nity about the current state of transatlantic business.
The Clue was launched in April 2020. The Clue is available
on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and the AmCham
Germany website.
Episodes in 2020/2021 Speakers Topics
1 AmCham Germany's Plans for 2021December 2020
Daniel Andrich, General Manager of AmCham Germany
AmCham Germany's new General Manager outlines the plans and activities of the chamber in 2021.
2 Transatlantic Economy at the CrossroadsOctober 2020
Dr. Adam Posen from the Peterson Institute for International Economics
Dr. Posen talks about how the US economy can overcome the Corona crisis and what to expect from the two presidential candi-dates and their programs.
3 US Election 2020: Transatlantic Business Expectations September 2020
Frank Sportolari, President of AmCham Germany
Interview on the expectations for the next US administration from a business perspective.
4 Diversity Drives InnovationMarch 2021
Andreas Schwaiger, Managing Director at Texas Instruments Germany
Interview on the current challenges a trans-atlantic business faces during the pan- demic and how diversity and innovation can boost the success of your company.
5 The Next Generation of Transatlantic LeadersApril 2021
Kristina Schreiner and Christine Wenzel, both alumni of AmCham Germany’s NextGen program
Kristina and Christine talk about their Next-Gen experience and how they benefited from the program. Through the NextGen Initiative, AmCham Germany connects young professionals with a strong interest in fostering the transatlantic partnership.
Communication Activities / Podcast
listenership steadily increasing:
+ 3,000 Downloads of various episodes of The Clue
(since its launch in April 2020)
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 27
The Navigator – AmCham Germany’s Take on Transatlantic Business
The Navigator is AmCham Germany’s policy newsletter
and is circulated every eight weeks. The newsletter is
available to members, political stakeholders, journalists,
or any other individuals interested in transatlantic
business.
The Navigator contains interviews with government
and business representatives on current events, position
papers and briefings on transatlantic relations, guest
commentaries as well as podcasts and videos.
Chamber News – AmCham Germany’s membership and events newsletter
Chamber News is circulated every eight weeks and is
produced exclusively for our members — in contrast to
our policy newsletter The Navigator, which is available
to the public.
Chamber News contains information about business
services and benefits for our members, current briefings
on US politics and transatlantic trade, event announce-
ments as well as reports and stories from member
companies.
Communication Activities / Newsletters
Subscribers:
2,388
Opening rates:
30.66%(June 2021)
Subscribers:
2,368
Opening rates:
31.15%(June 2021)
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 28
AmCham Germany / Staff and Departments as of June, 2021
Vanja WüsterManager Head of Finance & AdministrationT +49 69 929104-60E [email protected]
Management
Administration
Communications & Government Relations
David WörrleExecutive Assistant to the General ManagerT +49 30 2130056-20E [email protected]
Daniel AndrichGeneral ManagerT +49 69 929104-20E [email protected]
Manuela RothAssistantAccounting & AdministrationT +49 69 929104-61E [email protected]
Katharina-Luise KittlerManagerHead of Communications & Government Relations T +49 30 2130056-34E [email protected]
Philipp MittagSpecialistGovernment RelationsT +49 30 2130056-24E [email protected]
Ines RerbalSpecialistGovernment RelationsT +49 30 2130056-26E [email protected]
Juliane ReitzigManager Government RelationsT +49 30 2130056-28E [email protected]
Daniel J. HawkManager CommunicationsT +49 30 2130056-27E [email protected]
Patricia LimburgManager CommunicationsT +49 69 929 2014-40E [email protected]
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Karen HeckmanSpecialistCommunicationsT +49 30 2130056-23E [email protected]
AmCham Germany’s executive office is based in Frankfurt am Main, while it maintains an additional office and its official domicile in Berlin.
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frankfurt am main
office
American Chamber of Commercein Germany e.V.Börsenplatz 13–1560313 Frankfurt/MPostfach 10 01 6260001 Frankfurt/MT +49 69 929104-0
berlin office
American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V.Charlottenstr. 4210117 BerlinT +49 30 2130056-0F +49 30 2130056-11
AmCham Germany Annual Report 2021 29
Milena BelogortsevaSpecialistMembership & Business DevelopmentT +49 69 929104-50E [email protected]
Heather LiermannManagerHead of Membership Engagement & EventsT +49 69 929104-51E [email protected]
Johanna GregoryManager Conferences & Special Events(Parental leave)
Elena LewalterManager EventsT +49 69 929104-34 E [email protected]
Barbara Biemann-BennkeManager Events & ProjectsT +49 30 2130056-21E [email protected]
Thomas HennebergManagerEvents & Membership EngagementT +49 30 2130056-22E [email protected]
Anna Lea FächnerSpecialistMembership & Business DevelopmentT +49 69 929104-52E [email protected]
Frances EdenStudent AssistantT +49 69 929104-22E [email protected]
Evgenia BodakStudent AssistantT +49 30 2130056-25E [email protected]
AmCham Germany / Staff and Departments
Membership Engagement & Events Student Assistants
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Congratulations and thank you!70 years anniversary Messe Frankfurt GmbH
In celebration of its 70-year-membership anniversary, we spoke with Detlef Braun, Member of
the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, about current challenges of the event industry,
about being a member of AmCham Germany and about transatlantic relations.
Messe Frankfurt has one of the most important
economic impacts in the Rhine-Main region.
How does the current situation affect business
regarding internationally oriented trade shows?
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the entire
event sector hard. In Germany, physical trade
fairs have been sidelined for over a year. An Ifo
study found that Messe Frankfurt events in
Germany generated purchasing power of €3.6
billion every year while safeguarding more than
33,000 jobs. These effects are being lost to the
pandemic, which is preventing us from promot-
ing business development in the region. So that
our customers still have order and interaction
platforms, we have implemented new hybrid
and digital formats since the outbreak of the
pandemic. Although well received, they are no
substitute for physical trade fairs.
What trends do you foresee for the next year?
What role will hybrid event concepts play in
the future?
Messe Frankfurt has been investing in digital
events and related services for over two decades.
The pandemic gave an additional boost to our
digitalisation activities, which we developed
further using our many years of expertise. We
very much expect that our physical events will
continue to have digital elements, whether in the
form of individual lead generation, matchmaking
or providing information. This depends on the
sectors in question. But one thing is for sure:
nothing can replace personal interaction.
How has your company benefited from being
a member of AmCham Germany over the past
years?
Messe Frankfurt has been a member of AmCham
Germany since 1951 and we value the organ-
isation’s work greatly. AmCham Germany is
preparing itself for transparent dialogue at
international level and for an open, productive
business climate. We share these values, given
that events thrive on interaction between busi-
ness partners at international level. Our trade
fairs worldwide play host to many exhibitors
and visitors from North and South America and,
with our local subsidiaries, we organise events in
Atlanta, Chicago, Mexico City, Toronto, etc. I look
forward to continuing the working relationship
we have always enjoyed with AmCham.
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Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemi-
cals companies. We may not manufacture tires, mat-
tresses, medications, or animal feeds, but Evonik is
part of all of those products –and many more. While
we often contribute only small amounts of material,
those contributions are precisely what make the dif-
ference. That's because Evonik products make tires
fuel-efficient, mattresses more elastic, medications
more effective, and animal feeds healthier. That’s
what specialty chemicals are all about. And when it
comes to specialty chemicals, we're among the best
in the world.
Evonik is active in more than 100 countries around
the world and generated sales of €12.2 billion and
an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €1.9 billion
in 2020. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create
innovative, profitable and sustainable solutions for
customers. About 33,000 employees work together for
a common purpose: We want to improve life, today
and tomorrow.
facts and figures
• Worldwide number of employees:
about 33,000
• Headquarter in Germany: Essen
Top Executives:
Christian Kullmann, Chairman of the Executive Board
Dr. Harald Schwager, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board
Ute Wolf, Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Wessel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Industrial Relations Director
Follow us on: www.evonik.com
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Evonik – Leading Beyond Chemistry
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Texas Instruments has been making
progress possible for decades. We are
a global semiconductor company
that designs, manufactures and sells
analog and embedded processing
chips. Our passion to create a better
world by making electronics more
affordable through semiconductors
is alive today as each generation of
innovation builds upon the last
to make our technology smaller,
more efficient, more reliable and
more affordable – opening new
markets and making it possible
for semiconductors to go into
electronics everywhere. We think
of this as Engineering Progress.
At our European headquarter in Fre-
ising, employees from 60 different
countries work together and the dif-
ferent cultures and perspectives are
inspiring us every day. We believe
diversity makes our culture more
inclusive, our company stronger
and products more innovative. We
thrive by being inclusive and cre-
ate an environment that unlocks
everyone’s potential.
We invest heavily in helping equip,
empower and prepare future genera-
tions of innovators by supporting
science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) education. We
partner with universities and sup-
port national and local MINT ini-
tiatives like Girls’ Day or FabLab, a
makerspace in Freising. A special
commitment for us is supporting
girls and women to go into a career
in STEM.
We believe strong companies build
strong communities so we’re engag-
ing with regional organizations,
work with local schools and work
to continuously improve environ-
mental performance and efficiency
at our sites worldwide.
spotlight
facts and figures
• Number of employees: 30,000 globally
• EMEA headquarter: Freising, Germany,
with 1,500 employees
• Global headquarter: Dallas, Texas
Chairman, president and CEO:
Richard K. Templeton
Follow us on: www.ti.com
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AmCham Germany enjoys a long tradition
of support from its strong membership
base that includes numerous companies
with memberships going back as far
as 70 years. AmCham Germany honors
its long-standing members and thanks
all members for their active support
over many decades.
In 2021 the following companies celebrate
an anniversary:
70 Years
Messe Frankfurt GmbH
60 Years
Bank of America Europe
Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Procter & Gamble Germany GmbH
50 Years
ERGO Digital Ventures AG
Linklaters LLP
Philipp Morris GmbH
40 Years
Bayer AG
Boehringer Ingelheim
Egon Zehnder International GmbH
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
Lapp Holding AG
MAHLE GmbH
Miller Anlagen GmbH
ProMinent Deutschland GmbH
UBS Europe SE
30 Years
Baker Tilly Holding GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Capgemini Deutschland Holding GmbH
Ferber & Co. GmbH
GLEISS LUTZ
Hans-Andreas Fein & Associates Strategy Consultants and Trainers
Paul André Arend Language Consultant
25 Years
ANWALTSCONTOR Kast
Bristol-Myers Squibb GmbH & Co. KGaA
Buchart Horn GmbH
CA Deutschland GmbH
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, Inc. Atlanta Office
Herbalife International Deutschland GmbH
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
Prey & Beheim Steuerberatungsgesell-schaft mbH
The Westin Grand Munich
Wieland Unternehmens- und Personalberatung
20 Years
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Allen & Overy LLP
American Institute For Foreign Study (Deutschland) GmbH
Biotype GmbH
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Rechtsanwälte, Attorneys at Law, Advocats à la Cour
DEHNEN.Rechtsanwälte
Deutsche Post DHL Group
Enterprise Florida Germany State of Florida – Economic Development Office
Lateinamerika Verein e.V.
Lazard & Co. GmbH
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Stuttgart Marriott Hotel Sindelfingen
The Westin Grand Frankfurt
TMF Deutschland AG
Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Wesch & Buchenroth Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB
WRC World Resources Company GmbH
10 Years
AGCO Corporation
b-k-p Consulting GmbH
Biogen GmbH
Branson Ultraschall Niederlassung der Emerson Technologies GmbH & Co.
Deutsche Hospitality
GERNS & PARTNER rechtsanwälte notare
Gilead Sciences GmbH
Hapag-Lloyd AG
Helbling Business Advisors GmbH
Herbacin cosmetic GmbH
ICV Individual Consulting Vogelsang
InterContinental Düsseldorf
Jones Lang LaSalle SE
MÖHRLE HAPP LUTHER Auditors – Tax Advisors – Attorneys-at-Law
NEUSSEL MARTIN Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB
QVC Handel S.à r.l. & Co. KG
SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechts-anwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Thermo Fisher Scientific GmbH
WTS Group AG Steuerberatungsgesellschaft
Membership Certificate Recipients 2020/21
Imprint AmCham Germany
frankfurt office
American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e. V.
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T +49 69 929104-0
berlin office
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T +49 30 2130056-0
www.amcham.de
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Daniel Andrich
editorial offices
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& the entire AmCham Germany team
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