Economic Diplomacy and Foreign Direct Investment

About

The Foreign Council On Economic Relations is a platform for economic diplomacy. We create value through dialogue, networks, and partnerships.

Our Focus

Induction Seminars and Welcome-Receptions for Newly Arrived Diplomats

Diplomatic Briefings and Roundtables on Economic Policy, Trade, and Investment

Trade Fair Visits

Industry Meetings

Protocol Service

Customised Solutions for Foreign Direct Investors

Our Committee

We promote fair trade and investment, the rule of law, sustainability, and multilateralism to create mutual understanding and global prosperity.

Maximilian Hoffmann

President

– President, Foreign Council On Economic Relations (Jan 2024 – Present)
– President and CEO, Foreign Council On Economic Relations (2022 – 2023)
– Executive Chairman and Secretary-General, Foreign Council On Economic Relations (2019 – 2022)
– Deputy-Spokesperson of the Executive Board, Alliance of Associations (2020 – 2023)
– Secretary-General, Federal Business Associations of Germany and the Gulf Cooperation Council (2016 – 2019)
– Chairman, German Partner (2017 – 2018)
– Member of the Board of Directors, Federal Association of German Business in Ukraine (2008 – 2016)

Alexander Kulitz, MdB a.D.

Chairman

– CEO, Foreign Council On Economic Relations (Jan 2024 – Present)
– Chairman, Foreign Council On Economic Relations (2021 – 2023)
– Member, German Federal Parliament / Bundestag, FDP (2017 – 2021)
– Member, Foreign Affairs Committee, German Bundestag (2018 – 2021)
– Deputy Chairman, Parliamentary Group for Relations with the ASEAN States German Bundestag (2018 – 2021)
– Federal Chairman, Junior Chamber of Commerce Germany WJD (2017 – 2018)

Andrej Gross

Vice President (hon.)

– Director, Deutsche Messe AG