Oliver Burkhard

Operates as a steel and industrial metal distribution company

Designs and constructs chemical and refining industrial plants

Provides personnel consulting and placement oriented services

Manufactures submarines and naval vessels

Operates as a research institute

Provides educational services

The Lateinamerika-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft (LADW) is a business-driven organization hosted by the Federation of German Industries (BDI). The company is based in Berlin, Germany. It brings together leading German companies, including major DAX-listed firms and medium-sized enterprises, to strengthen and expand bilateral economic cooperation between Germany and Latin America. LADW acts as a mediator between politics and business, representing German economic interests at high levels in both regions. The organization promotes collaboration by initiating and supporting measures to enhance competitiveness and investment security for German value chains and companies in Latin America. It organizes events, working groups, and publishes strategic materials to inform decision-makers and foster dialogue on relevant topics. LADW recognizes Latin America as a strategically important region due to its large population, innovation potential, natural resources, stable environment, agricultural exports, and renewable energy usage. The committee supports European companies in navigating the region’s dynamic landscape and emphasizes the importance of renewed EU trade agreements with Latin America and Mercosur to improve market access and supply chain resilience.