OAV - German Asia-Pacific Business Association

The Network of German Business for the Asia-Pacific Region

Since its foundation in 1900 the OAV works as a strong network of German companies with activities in the Asia-Pacific Region. OAV is a privately held non-profit organization financed by its corporate members. They include the most renowned companies from major industry and the banking sector, trading companies and a great number of medium-sized companies from all industries located all over Germany. High-ranking representatives of German business are active in the OAV board. Chairman of OAV is Jürgen Fitschen, Member of the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG.

OAV works on the promotion of bilateral economic relationships between Germany and the Asia-Pacific region. Through its corporate and institutional network, OAV supports German companies with their activities in the Asia-Pacific Region. OAV initiates the exchange of valuations on economic developments, practical experiences on doing business in the region and mutual support in case of problems. As a founding sponsor of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business, it is strongly involved in the representation of the interests of German companies and in high-ranked politico-economic dialogues.

http://www.oav.de