The AGM was held simultaneously in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of 134 members, both virtually and in person. Mr. Alexander Ziehe from Viessmann Vietnam was appointed as the 2024 GBA’s Chairman.

The German Ambassador to Vietnam, Dr. Guido Hildner, honored the AGM with his presence. He commended the GBA for its ongoing efforts to foster trade and business relations between German and Vietnamese enterprises in his opening speech.

He said: “The GBA and AHK Vietnam recently organized a fruitful business roundtable that allowed the German President Steinmeier and his delegation, as well as the German businesses, to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Vietnam.”

The German Ambassador Dr. Hildner added: “We are optimistic about the future of our cooperation, especially as the GBA elects its new Board of Directors. We would like to express my gratitude to the outgoing Board of Directors for their service and contribution. We also value a strong and diverse GBA board, and we are glad to see several female candidates among the nominees”.

Alexander Ziehe, the 2024 GBA’s Chairman, said: “We, the newly elected board of directors, are humbled to follow the legacy of such influential leaders and former Board of Directors to shape the future of the GBA and its members.”

The GBA has been one of the first foreign business associations in Vietnam, starting its activities in 1995. The GBA has been the focal point of German business life, culture, and values in Vietnam. It has helped German businesses in developing their operations, has advised on a wide-ranging topic, and created opportunities for business and social exchange across Vietnam.

Currently, the GBA has nearly 400 members and corporate partners, a reflection of the opportunities and dynamics of the Vietnamese market. It is one of the largest foreign business associations in Vietnam and a highly respected counterpart in the local community.