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Goldbeck continues as president of IHK zu Lübeck

Hagen Goldbeck focuses on better conditions and warns against bureaucracy and energy prices.

The re-elected presidium for IHK zu Lübeck: (from left) Lars-Hendrik Pirck, Annegret Möllerherm, Thomas Buhck, President Hagen Goldbeck, Alexandra von Oven-Batsch, Dr. Volker Bechtloff, Jochen Brüggen, and Ulf Pielke together with Director General Lars Schöning.

Felix König

Published 30 January 2025 - 07:00

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Hagen Goldbeck has been re-elected as president of the Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) zu Lübeck and thus leads the business organization for another three years.

The new presidium

President: Hagen Goldbeck

Vice Presidents: Dr. Volker Bechtloff, Jochen Brüggen, Thomas Buhck, Annegret Möllerherm, Alexandra von Oven-Batsch, Ulf Pielke, Lars-Hendrik Pirck

After the election, he emphasized the need for better framework conditions for businesses and warned against bureaucratic burdens and high energy prices.

- Companies are struggling with increasing paperwork that hinders innovation and growth. At the same time, we have some of the world's highest energy prices, which makes it difficult to retain and attract companies, he said.

IHK's general assembly also confirmed seven vice presidents in their positions. After the election, the members met with IHK's management to discuss the organization's future efforts. According to director Lars Schöning, IHK will continue to work for better conditions for businesses and strengthened political dialogue.

- We must be a modern business organization that listens to the needs of companies and provides relevant advice and service, said IHK’s director Lars Schöning.