People of the region
Successful and well-known personalities are based in East Frisia/Papenburg. Some of these protagonists tell us their stories here.
What makes the region’s best-known logistics provider? How does a shy au pair become the self-confident mayor of Papenburg? What draws a globetrotter back to her parents’ company in Leer? Here you will also get to know the well-known family businesses Meyer, Thiele and Silomon.
These and other interesting stories are waiting for you. Have fun reading!

Anja Claashen-Schneider
“It’s not easy to anticipate what tomorrow will be about. But it´s great fun to try”.

Vanessa Gattung
“It’s people who are committed to things close to their hearts who keep our society going.”

Merle Sandersfeld-Kelm
“The workforce must be as enthusiastic about the company as the customers are about the product.”

Foreword – A mainstay for growth and prosperity
Foreword from IHK President Dr. Bernhard Brons and CEO Max-Martin Deinhard.




