Dr. Toralf Haag elected to the Presidential Board of the BDI

“I am delighted at my election to the BDI Presidential Board, which, from January, will be under the leadership of the new BDI President, Prof. Siegfried Russwurm, who is also the Chairman of the Shareholders’ Committee and Supervisory Board of the Voith Group,” explains Haag. “German industry comprises more than 8 million employees operating in large-, medium-, and small-sized companies. Our common task, both within the association and on the presidential board, will be to lead German industry out of the current crisis and, in doing so, to preserve these jobs. If we work together on digitalizing and decarbonizing the economy, we can not only expand our technological leadership in the country, but also create a sustainable industrial system.”   

About the BDI
The BDI is the umbrella organization of German industry and industry-related services. It speaks for 40 trade associations and more than 100,000 companies with around eight million employees in Germany. 15 organizations in the regional states represent the interests of the economy at regional level. The BDI is as diverse as the German economy, and yet speaks with one voice. Opinions are formed in numerous committees, working parties, and working groups.