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!

Rico Mecklenburg

Rico Mecklenburg

“When I’m convinced about something, it can make me really stubborn.”

Claas Mauritz Brons

Claas Mauritz Brons

“We’ve got to tackle things now if we want to achieve anything.”

Anja Claashen-Schneider

Anja Claashen-Schneider

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

Grußwort von IHK Präsident Dr. Bernhard Brons und Hauptgeschäftsführer Max-Martin Deinhard

Foreword – A mainstay for growth and prosperity

Foreword from IHK President Dr. Bernhard Brons and CEO Max-Martin Deinhard.

Birgit Kolb-Binder

Birgit Kolb-Binder

“I’ve got the talent of finding talent”

Max-Martin-Deinhard, Hauptgeschäftsführer IHK Ostfriesland und Papenburg

Max-Martin Deinhard

The Ems – one river, three sea ports

Katrin de Buhr

Katrin de Buhr

“Creativity knows no business hours.”

Tim Kruithoff

Tim Kruithoff

“Emden urgently needs more big companies.“

Bernard Meyer

Bernard Meyer

“We realised we needed to become more independent.”

Business location Hannover

Find out more about companies and entrepreneurs in the region Hannover.

Business location Westmecklenburg

Find out more about companies and entrepreneurs in the region of Westmecklenburg.

Business location Mainfranken

Find out more about companies and entrepreneurs in the region of Mainfranken.

Business location Osnabrück

You will soon be able to find out more about companies and entrepreneurs in the region of Osnabrück - Emsland - Grafschaft Bentheim.

December 2024