Atlanta, GA. April 1, 2020 — The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. (GACC South) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthias Hoffmann as their next President and CEO. Hoffmann worked for the German-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce for more than ten years and brings with him an array of experience as project manager and director from his various roles in Greece. He will officially join the GACC South on April 1, 2020.
“We are extremely pleased to present a new CEO who combines a clear understanding of our members’ needs with a global background and contact network that will assist him in achieving our goals. With Matthias, the board feels confident that the GACC South will be even better positioned in the future to tackle the challenges that lay ahead” says Klaus Zellmer, GACC South Chairman of the Board of Directors and President & CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Hoffmann received his Business Administration and Management degree from Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg in 2007. He was selected by the DIHK in Germany and the GACC South’s Board of Directors. He will be leading an organization that comprises eleven states, five regional chapters as well as Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and U.S. Virgin Islands.
“I am excited to take over such a venerable organization with a professional and dedicated team to support the German-American business community. The GACC South has always been the benchmark in our network and it is a great honor that the Board of Directors has chosen me to continue the exceptional work the team has done” says Hoffmann.
Matthias Hoffmann will succeed Stefanie Ziska after three years as the CEO.
