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Abdel Karim Awwad

Abdel Karim Awwad

Head of Sales and Marketing at Brian Jessel BMW

Alexander Jecht

Founder CGA® - CEO TAVINA Management Corporation

Alexandra Weipert

Immigration and Citizenship Consultant (CICC)

Amelie Janzen

Owner MunichChild Foods

Andreas Truckenbrodt

Clean Energy Consultant

Anne-Laure Brault

Leadership Advisor - Egon Zehnder

Anne-Laure is an active member of Egon Zehnder’s Industrial Practice focusing on the manufacturing industry. She applies her extensive management and consulting experience to support clients while concentrating on executive and CEO search, board advisory, CEO succession, and assessment of individuals, teams, and organizations.

Annett Forcier

Annett Forcier

Founder and Managing Director of @Email Boutique Digital Inc.

Beatrice Schreiber

PAST President (Honorary Member)

Bettina Strauss

Bettina Strauss

Bettina Strauss Photografie

Britt Lampe

Britt Lampe

Partner at Manning Elliott in Vancouver CPA, CGA

David Basche

President, Astria Properties

Elke Babicki

Elke Babicki

M.Ed., R.C.C.

Elton Hubner

Elton Hubner

Eyes Multimedia

Franziska Schwarzmann

Franziska Schwarzmann

Public Policy Enthusiast, seasoned marketing and communication professional

Hans Gust

Hans Gust

Agent at Royal LePage

Harald Lincke

Harald Lincke

Co-Founder

Hartmut Friedrichs

Hartmut Friedrichs

CEO ADEPT24 Business Solutions Inc.

Heiko Riese

Heiko Riese

UBS Bank (Canada)

Ines Ortner

Ines Ortner

Designer & Artist

Jutta Purchase

Jutta Purchase

CEO German Canadian Benevolent Society of B.C.

Kai Knutson

Kai Knutson

Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities

I work with Business Owners to help them manage their Corporate and Personal Wealth. I leverage the knowledge, expertise, and experience of our Wealth Management team to implement synergistic financial strategies that are integrated in every aspect of my client’s written plan. Before joining RBC Dominion Securities, I was a partner in a Financial Tech company.

Katja Jobs

Katja Jobs

MJ Installations

Leïla Guérin

Real Estate Advisor - Royal LePage Sussex

Malte Kluetz

Malte Kluetz

CEO & Founder Vancouver Christmas Market

Dr. Marco Retzlaff

Dr. Marco Retzlaff

Grow Better Together

Marianne Werner

Marianne Werner

Tour Director/ Western Canada

Meet Marianne Werner, a seasoned tour director specializing in Western Canada and a knowledgeable city guide for Vancouver. Born and educated in Germany, Marianne now resides in Canada, where she shares her passion for stunning landscapes and vibrant culture with tour groups, many of whom hail from her homeland.

Dr. Martina Fischer Kaessner

Dr. Martina Fischer Kaessner

PHD in Engineering, (Dr.-Ing. in Germany)

Germany-EuropeTechnical University of Chemnitz, PHD in Engineering, (Dr.-Ing. in Germany), Mechanical Engineering, Plastic Technology in Switzerland

Monika Sievers-Redekop

Monika Sievers-Redekop

Sievers-Redekop, LL.M.

Monika, a lawyer since 1989 and admitted to the Hamburg and British Columbia Bars, specializes in Canadian immigration law. She has international experience in Tokyo, Brussels, Hamburg, Vancouver, and Geneva, and has managed Western Canada for the Canadian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Moritz Hirche

Momentum Consulting - Managing Director & Founder

Retained Executive Search Consultancy working for SMEs to identify, attract, hire, and retain talent in North America.
Placing Senior Executives (Director, Vice President, General Manager, C-Suite) in growth organizations.

Rainer Mueller

Founder and Chairman PARC Retirement Living

Rainer Müller, a graduate of the Architecture School of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, began investing in Vancouver real estate in the late 80′s. Soon thereafter, Rainer developed his award-winning residences that integrate flawless design with functionality for residents and staff.

Roland Schulze

Roland Schulze

Partner at ActivateFuture

ActivateFuture enables companies to use AI solutions effectively, have an outstanding attractiveness for new workforce generations and cultures, and build an environment of productivity through understanding the power of emotional value creation in combination with operational excellence.

Rolanda Nygren

Rolanda Nygren

Events Consultant | Strategic Planner

Junction Event Partners have over 50 years of collective hospitality and event experience. We’ve worked on intimate gatherings and large-scale festivals. With top-tier talent and local artists. In prestige venues and green fields. No idea is too big, no detail too small. Where Performance + Creativity Converge

Ruediger (Rudy) Six

CEO, INVERS Mobility Solutions Inc.

As a pioneer of vehicle-sharing technology, INVERS has provided solutions that power over 450 sharing operators worldwide for over 30 years. Our reliable and flexible technology stack allows operators to fully automate the customer journey and build a profitable business.

Sabine Bani-Sadr

Sabine Bani-Sadr

Flight Centre Independent

I grew up in Southern Germany and have called Canada my home since 1981. Travel has always been my passion and I love sharing my travel experiences with my clients. My forte is luxury travel, including but not limited to high-end cruises, First class/Business class air tickets, exclusive luxury resorts, villa rentals, private jets, and yacht rentals.

Sabine Just

Licensed REALTOR®

Licensed REALTOR® with The O’Brien Group at RE/MAX Select Realty; serving buyers and sellers in the Greater Vancouver area in English und auf Deutsch.

Tatjana Jecht

Partner TAVINA Management Corporation

Tatjana Jecht served as a tax expert and Expert-Comptable at BDO Luxembourg for many years and has extensive knowledge in the field of national and international tax laws with a constant focus on wealthy European private clients. She holds a degree in Economics from the University of Hamburg.

Ullrich Schade

President and Brand Strategist

Ullrich leads NextPhase Strategy with his marketing expertise, creative talent, and business acumen. His company offers integrated design, marketing, advertising, communications, and public relations services. Previously, Ullrich worked as an art director and creative director at national advertising agencies in Toronto and Vancouver.

Ute Nehm

Founder Trusted Bookworks

With over 25 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience across two continents, I’ve embraced cloud-based solutions like QuickBooks Online to expertly support my clients’ growth. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new recipes in my kitchen, gardening, and hiking the North Shore Trails.

Board of Directors 2024

Andrea Basche

President

Andrea Basche’s career started 40 years ago in Germany’s real estate industry. It led to her role as CEO of multiple family-owned development companies. Embracing her entrepreneurial spirit, she followed her passion for healthcare and founded a new company.

Ekkehard Goetting

Ekkehard Goetting

Vice President

Returned to Canada following 26 years in Hong Kong and having worked for AHK in Western Canada in the 1980’s, I find it very important to reconnect with the German Community. Ekkehard’s company is the APXG Asia Pacific Xpert Group

Edmundo P. Guevara

Edmundo P. Guevara

Director of Legal and Government Relations

Manuel Ruthardt

Manuel Ruthardt

Treasurer

Product Manager at Broadridge in Vancouver, BC, with 6+ years of experience. He previously held roles at KPMG Luxembourg and ScotiaMcLeod, earning his skills in financials and regulatory services.

Claudia Liebrecht

Director Membership

Multi-lingual, results-driven tourism professional with over 20 years of active involvement in the tourism industry both on a national and international level. A collaborative relationship builder equipped with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Kirsten Friedrichs

Director Communications, Marketing, Media

I am the co-owner of ADEPT24 Business Solutions Inc. alongside my husband. I oversee finances, HR, and business development, ensuring our business’s smooth operation and growth.

Jens Schuster

Jens Schuster

Director of Business Development & Sponsorship

Experienced entrepreneur and leader in the travel and hospitality industry. Dedicated to creating cross-cultural partnerships and making the world healthier. Based in Vancouver, with expertise in global business transformation and development. Graduated in International Business Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Business Partners

German Missions in Canada

Welcome to the shared homepage of the German Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver!

German Consulate General Vancouver

Welcome to the official representation of the Federal Republic of Germany in Western Canada. Our consular district covers British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, as well as Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc.

With our wide portfolio of services, offered to both members and non-members of the Chamber, we assist many companies to expand and maximise their activities abroad.

Consulate of Austria in Vancouver

The Austrian Consulate in Vancouver is a lower level diplomatic representative office appointed by the Embassy of Austria in Canada and is led by Mr David Haber – Honorary Consul General of Austria to Canada.

Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1985 and since then the SCCC went through different changes, organized hundreds of events and help businesses to establish relationships in Western Canada.

Vancouver Westside German School

Vancouver Westside German School offers a K-12 German after-school language program for German as a foreign language and German as a second language for children aged 5+. Our small class sizes  enables us to create a strong community of students, parents, teachers, and staff.

Surrey German Language School

The Surrey German Language School provides internationally recognized German language education for students from kindergarten to graduation. We believe everyone has the capability to learn to speak German and we give our students the tools to develop their full potential.

Vancouver Alpen Club

The Vancouver Alpen Club was founded in 1935 by immigrants from the Alpine Regions of Germany and Austria. The Deutsches Haus Restaurant has been closing since July 2022, due to a Redevelopment. In 2025 they plan to reopen and continue all traditions and culture of the past 85 years.

German Canadian Care Home

The German-Canadian Care Home is a 132-bed complex care home operated by the German-Canadian Benevolent Society of British Columbia. Our services include 24-hour professional nursing care, social work and pastoral care, rehabilitation and recreation services, meals, housekeeping and laundry.

Austrian Vancouver Club

The Austria Vancouver Club (AVC) was established to practice and uphold Austrian traditions and language. It is located at 5851 Westminster Highway in Richmond, BC. They are home to the AVC Melody Choir and the Edelweiss Dancers.

St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Enjoy worshiping in an inspiring and comfortable church setting. St. Mark’s worship services are taking place in one of Vancouver’s heritage buildings. Those who come for the first time realize that the people of St. Mark’s love their church.

ALBERTANER German-Canadian Newspaper

The Albertaner was founded in 1995 by the German-Canadian journalist Arnim Joop in Edmonton. It is an online newsletter for German-speaking Albertans reporting on current developments in Germany, and publishing articles about events in the German-Canadian community.

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Since its inception in 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has been recognized as Western Canada’s leading business association, engaging our members to inform public policy at all levels of government and empowering them to succeed and prosper in the global economy.

BCIT

Since 1964, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has taught and trained experts, professionals, and innovators who shape our economy—across BC and around the world.

German Missions in Canada

Welcome to the shared homepage of the German Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver!