Earlier this summer, the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) Board took the opportunity to carefully evaluate how to best fill a vacancy and redefine roles to strengthen our leadership. We are grateful for the contributions made during this period and look forward to the continued growth and success of our organization.

After much consideration, we are excited to announce the appointment of two new board members who will play key roles in enhancing our organization’s efforts moving forward.

  • Edmundo Guevara as our new Director of Legal and Government Relations.
  • Jens Schuster, who will support Anne Laure Brault as co-Director of Business Development and Sponsorship.

Both Edmundo and Jens bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives that will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goals of maintaining and improving the services we offer to our members and the broader community.

On behalf of the Board, along with all our members and friends, we warmly welcome Edmundo Guevara and Jens Schuster to the GCBA. We look forward to their contributions and are excited to work together toward continued success.

Edmundo P. Guevara
Edmundo P. Guevara Director of Legal and Government Relations
Edmundo P. Guevara brings extensive legal expertise and a wealth of diverse experience to his role as the GCBA’s Director of Legal and Government Relations. As a Partner at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, he is a key member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation, Construction & Infrastructure, and Insurance practice groups. His primary focus is on understanding his clients’ businesses and concerns, enabling him to effectively resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. His areas of specialty include insurance defense, construction disputes, defense of insurance brokers, commercial and business disputes, and personal injury law.

With a rich and varied legal background, Edmundo has served as a solicitor, litigator, and consultant on tax matters for government and international development agencies, including the Asian Development Bank and the US-AID. He also held a senior management role with the Philippine government’s tax agency, where he prosecuted tax fraud and tax evasion cases. This extensive experience gives him a broad, practical perspective on legal issues, allowing him to provide effective solutions for his clients.

Edmundo’s legal expertise and global perspective make him a key asset to the GCBA, providing strong strategic support for our community.

Jens Schuster
Jens SchusterCo-Director of Business Development and Sponsorship
Jens Schuster is a dynamic entrepreneur and seasoned leader with extensive global experience in business transformation and development. As the Co-Director of Business Development and Sponsorship for the GCBA, Jens brings a proven track record in creating cross-cultural networks and partnerships across various industries. With a background rooted in the travel and hospitality sector, Jens has played a pivotal role in driving international growth for businesses, particularly in North America and Europe.

Currently, Jens is the Founder & Chief Bread Officer of Breadymix Products, where his mission is to promote healthy, bakery-quality products that customers can enjoy making at home. His career also includes senior leadership roles at Lufthansa City Center and Foodback AS, where he spearheaded business development and sales strategies, fostering significant expansion. Jens holds a degree in International Business Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University and is committed to making impactful contributions to every project he undertakes.

His entrepreneurial spirit, combined with his passion for innovation and fostering connections, makes Jens an invaluable asset to the GCBA’s continued growth and success.