WHO WE ARE

GERMAN BUSINESS COUNCIL KUWAIT

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INTRODUCTION

“A platform connecting German speaking individuals and companies with the local and regional business industry” The German Business Council Kuwait is a non-profit organization and business platform, founded in 2005, in order to promote and cultivate relations between German speaking individuals and companies.

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

“Our vision for the future is to grow…” Hannelore Graf – Chairman – The objective of the GBCK is representing companies and German speaking professionals from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, providing them with a platform to communicate with fellow representatives, Kuwaiti Business Partners and professionals.

BOARD MEMBERS

The Executive Board of GBCK is elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term and oversees the fulfillment of the objectives on a voluntary basis. The contribution of our members allows us to address issues of wider concern to the German speaking communities in Kuwait to foster cultural relationships and business.

BOARD Of DIRECTORS (BOD) 2023 - 2025

Christoph Saager

Chairman

CEO

IRE Integrated Real Estate

Dr. Vassilis Bakoyiannis

Vice Chairman

General Manager

Roche Diagnostics Kuwait

Head of Levant and Iran

Dr. Chris Chouker

BOD - Member

Director

Geomarket Kuwait

ILF Consulting Engineers

Marion Chehab

BOD - Member

Speaker of the Board

Business Consultant

Joachim Dudey

BOD - Member

CEO

Um Al Hayman for Wastewater Treatment Company

Dr.-Ing. Hasan Al-Busairi

BOD - Member

Senior Technical Advisor

Renewable Academy RENAC

Fred Abou Saada

BOD - Member

Founder / BDD - Talea

Marketing & Communication Co

Hannelore Graf

Honorary Board Member

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

In accordance with Art.5 of the Articles of the German Business Council Kuwait

The yearly membership fee is based on an individual or corporate membership, valid for the respective calendar year and is subject to approval by the Executive Board. As member and part of the General Assembly, you acquire one voting right.

Sponsorship packages are available upon request and include prominent logo displays as well as a corporate membership. A membership with GBCK provides unique networking and business enhancing opportunities as well as up-to-date exchange of information. It includes

Entrance at monthly business events held at great locations including presentations and dinner at a reduced members' rate
Monthly gatherings called “Stammtisch” (pay by order).
Free third party invitations, general gatherings, Christmas Bazar, etc.
Voting right.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

A membership with GBCK offers access to resources, support and the opportunity to participate in networking events in Kuwait. The Council continually partners with think-tanks and stakeholders throughout Kuwait. The Council is focused on providing high quality networking events that bring together key leaders and decision makers active in Kuwait. Invitations to events and conferences organized by GBCK and other business related events in Kuwait. Our premier event is our Business Forum held every month. Access to research and educational material provided by esteemed partners of GBCK. Timely and relevant information about business and regulatory developments in Kuwait.