The Foreign Council On Economic Relations is a platform for economic diplomacy.
Governments, multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, and private equity firms rely on us to understand the impact of foreign and domestic policy on objectives, make informed business decisions, minimize risks, seize opportunities, or build trusted relationships.
Our Focus
Foreign Direct Investment Promotion Support
Diplomatic Briefings and Roundtables
Economic Policy and Geo-Politics
Welcome Receptions and Meetings for Diplomats
Induction Seminars for Newly Arrived Diplomats
Trade Fair Visits for Diplomats
Our Work
Investment Promotion Support
Diplomatic Briefings and Roundtables
Support for International Companies and Investors
Welcome Receptions and Meetings for Diplomats
Induction Seminars for Newly Arrived Diplomats
Trade Fair Visits for Diplomats
Leadership
We promote mutual understanding, the rule of law, sustainability, and multilateralism to shape 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.
Vice-President and 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