As far as good governance is concerned, I will content myself with one wish: that we remain in constructive dialogue with politicians.
Matthias Wierlacher Chairman of the Executive Board of Thüringer Aufbaubank
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The major sustainability issues are a human task.
Norbert Samhammer Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Samhammer AG
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The responsibility of entrepreneurs and managers in the future will be to show attitude even when it is uncomfortable.
Stefan Dräger Chief Executive Officer of Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
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In general, we would like to see less unnecessary bureaucracy and a reduction in the overall complexity of the various regulations. Fewer regulations are more!
Dr. Frank Mathias Chairman of the Management Board of Rentschler Biopharma SE
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At the same time, I am a strong advocate of regular reflection and discussion for the benefit of an evolving corporate governance culture.
Dr. Stefan Wolf Chairman of the Management Board of ElringKlinger AG
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The old but still practised approach of “boss knows everything best and decides” is no longer successful.
Dr. Jürgen Reinert Chairman of the Managing Board at SMA Solar Technology AG
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This is exactly what my personal advice to managers is based on: Be persistent and have the courage to pursue projects sustainably if you are convinced of them.
Marcus Haas Chairman of the Executive Board of Telefónica Germany
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I see the task of the supervisory bodies and the Supervisory Board in particular as being to check whether the Management Board is developing the right prospects for the future.
Christoph Vilanek Chairman of the Executive Board of freenet AG
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There is no safer way to paralyze a company than a constant back and forth of goals and methods.
Burkhard Randel Member of the Executive Board of the Association of Supervisory Boards in Germany e.V. VARD
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It remains the task of managers to act as role models and to consistently and visibly sanction excesses that violate the company’s canon of values.
Dr. Johannes Schmidt Chairman of the Board of Management of INDUS Holding AG
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The speed of change is greater than in the past, but there has always been constant change – many forget that.
Dr. Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg Chairman of the Executive Board of MLP SE
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With regard to the work of supervisory boards, it is becoming increasingly important to establish a design function in addition to the control function.
Verena Pausder Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of comdirect Bank AG
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