Together for a strong Ruhr valley 

"From the perspective of the real estate industry, the Ruhr metropolitan region has great economic potential that is far from being exhausted. To promote its development in an advisory capacity, JLL can contribute its experience from successful regions worldwide."

„Networks and engagement are important because they create connections between people, companies and initiatives in the Ruhr region. As a result, they facilitate exchange and strengthen cohesion. They are the antithesis of parochialism, because together we can achieve more. That is why I am happy to be involved in the Board of Trustees of Business Metropole Ruhr.“

"The Ruhr Metropolis has seized its opportunity and developed into a modern, sustainable energy metropolis. I would like to continue to drive this process forward on the BMR Board of Trustees."

"Cohesion, openness, diversity - these are core values that have defined the people in this region for decades. Values that are worth continuing to build on in order to further strengthen the business location. On this basis, I look forward to supporting the Business Metropole Ruhr and helping to shape the region's future."

"Digitization - the top topic of our time. The Ruhr Metropolis has the potential to take a leading position here. I am therefore involved in the BMR Board of Trustees in order to actively shape the digital economy as well as digitization in healthcare."

"From the Ruhr for the Ruhr. FUNKE Mediengruppe accompanies the transformation of the Ruhr Metropolis directly on site. This development provides exciting stories. On the BMR Board of Trustees, I am committed to driving this change forward together with others."

"The Ruhr region has developed into one of the IT security hotspots. G DATA CyberDefense AG has been part of this history for over 35 years. The lively start-up scene in the Ruhr region gives an idea of how many treasures there are still to be unearthed in other areas as well. This requires mentors and a strong network within and outside the region."

“The craftsmanship sector is a key economic factor in the Ruhr area with around 25,000 businesses and over 280,000 employees. 
Although the craftmanship sector is very heterogeneous, the wishes and challenges are often the same. I am very happy to support local businesses and I would like to contribute to the positive perception of the Ruhr region. The region and the craftmanship sector should once again receive the appreciation they deserve - especially because they offer young people a bright future.”

"Intelligent networking is the basis for long-term success in the future - this applies to new mobility just as much as to constant further development of companies. The commitment to an economically strong region at the Business Metropole Ruhr enables me to have a comprehensive exchange with a large number of innovative companies and movers and shakers."

"With its good infrastructure and many industrial and research companies in the fields of IT, energy, healthcare and automotive supply, the Ruhr region is an attractive business location for companies. In addition, innovative key technologies ensure the competitiveness of domestic industry in our region."

"Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH defines itself as a link between politics and business in the extended part of the Ruhr Metropolis. I support the board of trustees, among other things, because I see great opportunities for promoting business for our region on the Ruhr. In particular, this involves supporting existing companies, but also promoting new businesses - startups, also in cooperation with the universities and colleges."

“The Ruhr metropolis is one of the largest and most powerful economic regions in Europe. The networking between politics, business, trade and universities offers excellent opportunities and development potential. The upcoming energy and climate policy transformation processes also require close cooperation between all stakeholders. I look forward to accompanying and supporting these processes as part of the BMR from the perspective of the skilled crafts sector.”

"The Ruhr region stands for hard work, honest dealings with one another and quality. These are important values for many medium-sized companies, and for us at Stauder they have been for six generations. I would like to bring the perspective of a family business to the BMR Board of Trustees."