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7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANYBUSINESS DAY • MARCH 10, 2016
FAMILY-BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
DRIVERS OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION IN GERMANY AND IN THE U.S.
RÜCKEL COLLEGENRechtsanwälteMunich
Attorneys at LawDüsseldorfAtlanta
10:00am Chick-Fil-A Headquarters
1:30pm - 5:30pm Business Conference,Emory University Goizueta Business School
6:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation of US-German Internship Program and Dinner, Emory University Goizueta Business School
AGENDAVisit of Chick-Fil-A Headquarters in Atlanta
10:00am Meeting and Company Presentation
Chick-Fil-A Headquarters
5200 Buffington Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30349
Introduction:
Stephen Franklin, PhD
Advisor to Chick-Fil-A
Presentation:
Bubba Cathy
Second Generation, Chick-Fil-A
“Chick-Fil-A – a stunning story of
a successful family business”
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
AmCham Germany Business Conference
1:30pm Registration
Goizueta Business School
Emory University
1300 Clifton Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA
2:00pm Speeches and Panel Discussion
at Goizueta Business School
Emory University
Dinner Reception
5:30pm Networking & Reception
6:00pm – 9:00pm Dinner Speeches & Presentation of the
U.S.-German Internship Program
at Goizueta Business School,
Emory University
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
Family Business and Mittelstand as Drivers for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Current Perspectives and Opportunities for Future Transatlantic Collaboration
It is commonly known that family businesses and Mittelstand firms are
the backbone of both the German and U.S.-economy. On both sides of the
Atlantic, no other type of organization can claim to produce more,
contribute more to the GDP, and provide more jobs than family businesses.
Contrary to common belief, family businesses are no thing of the past.
Quite on the opposite, they are highly innovative – both product and
process-wise – often occupying global technology leader positions in
their respective industries.
Indeed, research consistently shows that family businesses innovate at a
much faster pace and register significantly more patents than their non-
family counterparts. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of “Hidden Champion”
firms – little known companies that occupy global market shares of greater
than 70% in their respective markets – are family-owned. Names that come
to mind include Webasto, Stihl, or Brita, to mention but a few.
What can these companies teach us about innovation and entrepreneurship;
especially in times where the corporate managerial model gets increasingly
scrutinized for its inefficiencies and lack of accountability? The purpose of
the 7th AmCham Germany Business Day is to bring together international
thought leaders from industry, academia and public policy and to discuss the
advantagesbut also the challenges of family businesses and Mittelstand firms
in the global race for innovation and technology growth.
Through thematic discussions and interactive keynote presentations,
attendees will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the secrets
of global technology leaders, hear the latest cutting-edge research findings,
and network with representatives from various key industries, including
mobility & transport, production & services, as well as healthcare and
environment. The event takes place in Atlanta, Georgia – home to many
global players and epicenter of the economic growth in the Southeast
United States.
WELCOMEDr. Christoph Rueckel Senior Advisor, American Chamber of Commerce in Germany Southeast USA, Rueckel & Collegen, BridgehouseLaw Atlanta
“Germany’s role in Family Business”
Thomas WülfingDeputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Southeastern United States,Atlanta, GA
Welcome Address: “Germany’s role in today’s Europe”
Andreas PovelGeneral Manager,
American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V. “TTIP – Enhancement for Family Business by TTIP”
KEYNOTE SPEAKERProf. Dr. Hermut KormannZeppelin University, Friedrichshafen“What makes German Family Business successful?”
Bill MoellerDirector for Europe and North Africa, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) at the White House, Washington, D.C.“TTIP’s Impact on German Family Business in the U.S.”
MODERATORBen Brumfield Digital Reporter, CNN, Atlanta, GA
PANELISTSFamily Business & Transatlantic Trade
Martin Richenhagen CEO, AGCO, Duluth, GA
Prof. Dr. Torsten M. Pieper Assistant Professor of Manage-ment, Academic Director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Ulrich Zeltwanger Principal & CEO, ZELTWANGER Holding GmbH, Tuebingen, Germany
Peter Hoecklin Chief Executive Officer & President, TRUMPF Inc., Farmington, CT
Arndt Siepmann U.S.-Representative Stuttgart Regional Economic Development Corporation, Stuttgart, Germany
Stefan Euchner Managing Director, EUCHNER GmbH + Co. KG, Leinfelden- Echterdingen, Germany
Stefanie Jehlitschka Vice President, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. (GACC South), Inc., Atlanta, GA
Dr. John D. Gatto President & CEO, NRW.INVEST (North America), LLC Chicago, IL
Lee C. Weingart President, LNE Group, Cleveland, OH
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 2:00pm-5:30pm
PRESENTATION OF U.S.-GERMAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND DINNER
Introduction and Presentation of U.S.-German Internship Program
Monika SchulteChair Advisory Counsel, U.S.- German Internship Program, German Professor, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA
Professor Monika Schulte introduces interns who share their experiences in Germany during the summer of 2015 and how their internship impacts their future.
Dinner Speech
Linhard StepfPresident, FrankfurtRheinMain Corp., Frankfurt a.M.Opening remarks
Ruediger LentzExecutive Director of the Aspen Institute, Berlin“Redefining the transatlantic relationship”
Sabrina FritzRadio Reporter for the SWR and ARD in Washington, D.C.“Redefining the transatlantic relationship”
AmCham-BridgehouseLaw Internship Program, Inc.,
A Georgia non-profit organization www.amchaminternship.org
Every young American returning from his internship in Germany will be a potential transatlantic Ambassador and a promoter of German- American friendship.
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 6:00pm-9:00pm
Columbus State University Columbus, GA
Emory University Atlanta, GA
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
Piedmont College Demorest, GA
UNC Charlotte Charlotte, NC
UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Greensboro Greensboro, NC
University of Georgia Athens, GA
Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
Accuracy Legal and Financial Language Services, LLC
ARAG SE
Bell Flavors & Finances
Cargill Deutschland GmbH
Cisco Systems GmbH
DEKRA SE
DuPont de Nemours (Deutschland) GmbH
DZ Bank AG
Ernst &Young GmbH Wirschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Fresenius SE & Co. KgaA
Gentherm GmbH
ITMS Marketing GmbH
John Deere GmbH & Co. KG
MSD SHARP & DOHME GMBH
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
Sky Deutschland AG
State of Indiana, Berlin Office
United Parcel Service Deutschland Inc. & Co. OHG
U.S. UNIVERSITIES AND HOST COMPANIES OF THE U.S.-GERMAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2015
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Consulate General of theFederal Republic of GermanyAtlanta
RÜCKEL COLLEGENRechtsanwälteMunich
Attorneys at LawDüsseldorfAtlanta
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
SPEAKERSBen Brumfield
Digital Reporter, CNN, Atlanta, GA
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
Bubba CathySecond Generation, Chick-Fil-A
Atlanta, GA
Stefan Euchner
Managing Director, EUCHNER GmbH + Co. KG, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany
Stephen Franklin, PhDAdvisor, Chick-Fil-A
Atlanta, GA
Stefanie Jehlitschka
Vice President, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. (GACC South), Inc., Atlanta, GA
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
Sabrina Fritz
Radio Reporter for the SWR and ARD in Washington, D.C.
Peter Hoecklin
Chief Executive Officer & President, TRUMPF Inc., Farmington, CT
Dr. John D. Gatto
Presient & CEO,
NRW.INVEST (North America), LLC
Chicago, IL
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
Ruediger Lentz
Executive Director of the Aspen Institute, Berlin
Prof. Dr. Hermut Kormann
Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen
Bill Moeller
Director for Europe and North Africa, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) at the White House, Washington, D.C.
Prof. Dr. Torsten M. Pieper
Assistant Professor of Management, Academic Director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
Andreas Povel
General Manager, American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V.
Dr. Christoph Rueckel
Senior Advisor, American Chamber of Commerce in Germany Southeast USA,
Rueckel & Collegen, BridgehouseLaw Atlanta
Monika Schulte
Chair Advisory Counsel, U.S-German AmCham Internship Program, German Professor, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA
Martin Richenhagen
CEO, AGCO, Duluth, GA
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
Arndt Siepmann
U.S.-Representative, Stuttgart Regional Economic Development Corporation, Stuttgart, Germany
Lee C. Weingart
President, LNE Group Cleveland, OH
Linhard Stepf
President, FrankfurtRheinMain Corp., Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Thomas Wülfing
Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Southeastern United States,Atlanta, GA
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
Ulrich Zeltwanger
Principal & CEO, ZELTWANGER Holding GmbH, Tübingen, Germany
U.S.-GERMAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Mission Statement
AmCham Germany and
BridgehouseLaw LLP have
established the U.S.-German
Internship Program to enable
American students to spend
time in Germany during the
career planning phase of their
early lives. We believe that
internships for American stu-
dents are one of the best ways to develop young ambassadors who will bring
a new and focused dynamic to the world around them after returning to the
United States. The Internship Program offers students the opportunity to
become familiar with German culture through a three-month internship
with a host company in different fields of the economy. As students will
be working in a business environment, daily interactions with leading
international firms will enable students to gain a better insight into the
German economy, sharpen and improve their German language skills
and engage with cross-cultural challenges helping to cultivate a better
transatlantic repertoire between the United States and Germany.
The program is designed to ensure that all students returning to the United
States from Germany have an expanded self-confidence and a clearer
understanding of Germany’s economic and business role within the
European Union. Although American students who wish to gain international
experience early in life are our primary participants, we have students from
many different cultural backgrounds who can share their previous life
experiences while in Germany and new ones after they return home.
Through daily interactions with their host company, students will become
true ambassadors for the rapidly globalizing world around us in a time where
a larger international perspective is necessary for both personal and cultural
progression, as well as creating a better transatlantic relationship between
the United States and Germany. The new platform provides students with
ample opportunities to gain insight into the world’s economy, improve their
German language skills, and enjoy cultural challenges.
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm
RSVP
By March 1, 2016
Vivien Cservenka
BridgehouseLaw, LLP
Via Email:
Via Phone:
404 885 5221
7TH ANNUAL AMCHAM GERMANY BUSINESS DAY MARCH 10, 2016 à 10:00am-9:00pm