About Us

Founded in May 2015, the GMBC is the official membership organization of German businesses and a platform for bilateral exchange and co-operation.

The GMBC is the voice of German business in Myanmar and Myanmar companies with business activities and interest in Germany. We want to offer a platform for dialogue with the Myanmar business community and government along with initiating joint projects in a spirit of partnership and mutual benefit.

  • The German Myanmar Business Chamber is a platform for exchange between Myanmar and German companies, based in the country and abroad.
  • We aim to promote German business activities with the Myanmar private sector and government agencies as well as business opportunities in Myanmar with the German business community.
  • The GMBC wants to support both German corporate activities and the development of the Myanmar private sector.

The GMBC aims to share experiences, facilitate contacts and create business opportunities

For these purposes it will develop a number of activities to establish an effective and powerful network of companies active in business exchange between the two countries. This network is meant to

  • Establish and provide relevant contacts
  • Facilitate the transfer of knowledge and practical experiences
  • Provide a platform to discuss strategic issues and joint strategies
  • Promote responsible and sustainable business practices

The Executive Committee was reelected on June 10, 2019.

  • Jens Michel (Metro Wholesale Myanmar) / President
  • Marita Schimpl (Myanmar Survey Research) / Vice President
  • Hendrik Berg (Beiersdorf) / Vice President
  • Andreas Schantz (Uniteam) / Treasurer
  • Alexander Bohusch (Luther Law Firm) / Secretary General

The GMBC closely co-operates with organisations in Myanmar, above all the republic of the Union of Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) and its industry associations. The GMBC works alongside the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce. The Delegate of German Industry and Commerce acts as Executive Director. Market entry services are provided by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce.