Kaffee Klastch: Meet and Greet with the New Members

The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) recently held its Kaffee Klatsch: Meet and Greet with the new members where the team onboarded its new members at the GPCCI office.  

The program was formally opened by GPCCI Executive Director, Mr. Christopher Zimmer, who delivered his welcoming remarks and expressed his gratitude to all attendees for joining the event. Membership Committee Head, Dr. Christian Scheld, also gave his warm remarks to the new members. GPCCI also acknowledged the presence of GPCCI Board Member, Mr. Tore Henriksen, extending appreciation for his participation in the event.

The program continued with a brief icebreaker activity, allowing members to get acquainted with one another. Participating in the event were representatives from Quanby Solutions Inc., Lanson Place Mall of Asia,  STADA Philippines, PetNet Inc., Complex International Recruitment, Kerry Logistikus, and individual member, Mr. Philipp Schlohsnagel.  

This was followed by an introduction to the Chamber and the services of each department such as: Chamber Services, Trade Promotion and Communications, Dual Training & Education + Special Projects, and Government Affairs.  

Members were also introduced to the flagship trade fair event, Mabuhay Germany 2025, where they were encouraged to participate to further strengthen German-Philippine relations through cultural exchange, business collaboration, and community engagement.  

To close the event, GPCCI President Ms. Maan Mariano delivered her remarks, expressing gratitude to the attendees for joining the Chamber. She encouraged members to actively participate to make the most of their membership and highlighted the many exciting events and services GPCCI offers. She ended on an optimistic note, looking forward to a fruitful and collaborative partnership with all members in the future.