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Abdel Karim Awwad

Abdel Karim Awwad

Head of Sales and Marketing at Brian Jessel BMW

Alexandra Weipert

Alexandra Weipert Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant at ProCanada Consulting Inc

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant at ProCanada Consulting Inc

Alexander Liebrecht

Alexander Liebrecht Head of Soft Landing Solutions at ProCanada Consulting Inc.

Head of Soft Landing Solutions at ProCanada Consulting Inc.

Almut Keil

Almut Keil

Lawyer, Partner @Keil Harrison LLP

Andreas Truckenbrodt

Andreas Truckenbrodt

Clean Energy Consultant

Anja Hoffrichter

Anja Hoffrichter

Bookkeeper and Financial Process Optimization Specialist @IT's Accounting Ltd.

Anja is a bookkeeper and financial process optimization specialist at IT’s Accounting Ltd. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for efficiency, she helps businesses streamline their accounting workflows and optimize financial processes through IT solutions. Her expertise ensures accuracy, compliance, and improved financial operations for her clients.

Annett Forcier

AnnettF orcier

Founder and Managing Director of @Email Boutique Digital Inc.

Barbara Henning

Barbara Henning

Co-Founder and Managing Partner @legato.ca

Barbara, originally from Munich and now a Canadian citizen in Vancouver, leads Legato in supporting clients’ goals. Her direct approach has guided many, from business leaders to entrepreneurs. A former international ski racer, Barbara continues her recovery from a 2016 stroke with daily workouts and enjoys skiing in Austria and Whistler.

Beatrice Schreiber

Beatrice Schreiber

PAST President (Honorary Member)

Benjamin David Neitsch

Benjamin David Neitsch

Investment Counsellor

Bettina Strauss

Bettina Strauss

Bettina Strauss Photografie

Britt Lampe

Britt Lampe

Partner at Manning Elliott in Vancouver CPA, CGA

Christian Cirillo

Christian Cirillo

Manager North American Markets at Condor Airlines

Christine Weber

Christine Weber

Architecture, Interior Design and Planning

David Basche

David Basche

President, Astria Properties

Don Anderson

Co-Founder & President @Legato.ca

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

Janina Beyer

Janina Beyer

Accounting & Operations Leader at Invers Mobility Solutions Inc

Jutta Purchase

Jutta Purchase

CEO German Canadian Benevolent Society of B.C.

Katja Jobs

Katja Jobs

MJ Installations

Malte Kluetz

Malte Kluetz

CEO & Founder Vancouver Christmas Market

Martin Nogger

Martin Nogger

Architecture, Interior Design and Planning

Martin is a Principal at Kasian Architecture, Interior Design and Planning, leading the Transportation Sector from the Vancouver office. With 21 years of experience across Germany, New Zealand, and Canada, he specializes in healthcare and airport projects, bringing diverse expertise to a range of architectural developments.

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

Maya Nordmann

Maya Nordmann

Digital Marketing Specialist

Maya is a digital marketing specialist with expertise in SEO, Web Design, and Content Creation. She is passionate about combining creativity and strategy to deliver impactful results

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

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.

Oskar Rauball

Oskar Rauball

Investment Advisor

Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth. Experienced in portfolio management and financial analysis, specializing in tailored investment strategies for long-term growth.

Rainer Mueller

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 prestigious venues and green fields. No idea is too big, no detail is too small. Where Performance + Creativity Converge

Ruediger (Rudy) Six

Ruediger Rudi 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.

Dr. Sabrina Hauser

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Innovation Partnerships Manager at UBC’s Office of the VP Research & Innovation

With a background in technology research and design, Sabrina specializes in developing research partnerships, securing funding, and navigating UBC’s research & innovation ecosystem. She is passionate about business development in academia, translating research into real-world impact, and fostering international collaborations.

Ute Nehm

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.

Valerie Doise

Valerie Doise

Real Estate Advisor

With a background in marketing for brands such as Daimler, BMW, and AMEX within Germany’s HNWI segment, Valerie transitioned into real estate four years ago. She applies her extensive expertise in sales, marketing, and client relations to the local property market.

Board of Directors

Andrea Basche

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.

Alexander Jecht

Alexander Jecht

Vice-President

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

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

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.

Partners

German Mission in Canada

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

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.

German Canadian Care Home

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.
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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

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.

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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.
Board of Trade

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

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.

DKG

DKG

The German-Canadian Association (DKG) is a registered non-profit organization. Their primary goal in all activities is to promote human, political, cultural, and economic relations between Canada and Germany.

DBC

Dutch Business Club

The Dutch Business Club is dedicated to fostering a strong business community by organizing networking events for entrepreneurs and professionals with a Dutch connection.