Tagged with Germany

Algeria Marko Ackermann of the German-Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) discusses bringing German and Algerian companies together in partnerships, the investment landscape in Algeria, and the opportunities present in the country’s healthcare and life sciences sectors.   How would you describe the capabilities and offering of AHK in Algeria?…

Europe The top spenders on pharma R&D in Europe for 2015 were Switzerland – which spent over EUR 6.5 billion – followed by Germany – which spent EUR 6.2 billion – and the UK – which spent EUR 5.8 billion.

Europe The most valuable pharma markets in Europe for 2015. Germany leads the way, followed by France, Italy and the UK. For more pharma facts and figures, click here.

Spain Walther von Plettenberg, director of the German-Spanish Chamber of Commerce, discusses the strong relationship between the two countries and how Spain’s recent reforms puts the country at an economic advantage. Additionally, he praises the country’s start-up culture and how important entrepreneurship is for bringing the spotlight onto Spain. The Spanish-German…

Serbia Martin Knapp, managing director of the German Chamber of Commerce in Serbia, highlights how Serbia can further develop a more investment-friendly environment and the progress that the country has already made in this regard. Mr. Knapp, it is your second tenure as the Director of AHK in Serbia. What makes…

Poland Michael Kern, director general of the German Chamber of Commerce in Poland, discusses the evolving economic and business landscape in Poland and the overall impact of German companies. Furthermore, he highlights the services of the chamber and the steps that must be taken to stimulate the next influx of foreign…

Colombia Thomas Voigt, executive president of the German Chamber of Commerce in Colombia for seven years, discusses the gradual decentralisation of business in Colombia and the increasingly long-term commitment of German companies to this market. Can you give us a brief history of German Chamber of Commerce in Colombia? “German companies…

Switzerland Matthias Suhr, director of EuroAirport near Basel discusses the merits of operating in a bi-national environment, how the airport has acquired the latest industry accreditation, and how the pharmaceutical industry is changing the very nature of cargo and freight services. EuroAirport are in the process of establishing a new terminal.…

Switzerland Recently arrived from Germany, ALK’s new general manager for Switzerland highlights some of the unique features of the Swiss allergology field, and some of the opportunities for ALK to positively impact patients’ lives in the future.   ALK says roughly one in five people suffer from some degree of allergy…

Philippines Peter Kompalla, executive director of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discusses the chamber’s activities in the country working to promote German-Filipino trade, their extensive and growing advocacy efforts on behalf of their members, as well how good business values help to bond German companies of all sizes operating in the…

Daiichi Sankyo Germany DAIICHI SANKYO in Germany, Austria and Switzerland DAIICHI SANKYO wants to be a Global Pharma Innovator with Germany at the center of this process on the European continent. An example of this development is your manufacturing facility in Pfaffenhofen, a basis to export to more than 50 countries. Can you…

Biogen Idec Germany Having experienced many years at big pharmaceutical companies, you recently moved into the booming biotech sector by joining Biogen Idec in 2007. What made you make such a decision? The growth potential of the biotech industry is incomparable to any other sector in the pharmaceutical industry, and the entire industry…