About Us

Mission Statement

The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GACC NY) was established more than 75 years ago in New York City as an impartial promoter of commerce between Germany and the US. The organization has distinguished itself as an innovative and relevant service provider as well as a reliable partner in German-American business inquiries. Comprised of a highly qualified team of professionals, the GACC NY supports companies by facilitating the following: market entry & business development, legal services, intern visas, recruitment and startup guidance.
 

We serve our clients and members in the following states: 

  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia

GACC USA Locations - New York

Headquarter: New York

German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
80 Pine Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10005
T: +1 (212) 974-8830
E: info(at)gaccny.com


Philadelphia Chapter

German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,
Philadelphia Office
1635 Market Street, Suite 1600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
T: +1 (215) 501-7102
E: info(at)gaccphiladelphia.com
W: www.gaccphiladelphia.com

Pittsburgh Chapter

German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,
Pittsburgh Office
625 Liberty Avenue, 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
T: +1 (412) 330-1273
E: info(at)gaccpit.com
W: www.gaccpit.com

Executive Management

Susanne Gellert, LL.M.

President & CEO
Rechtsanwältin | Attorney at Law

Martin B. Kaiser

Vice President & Treasurer
Director Internal Services

Administration

Martin B. Kaiser

Vice President & Treasurer
Director Internal Services

Nick Anderson

Director
Information Technology

Birgit Hori

Office Manager

Business Development Consulting

Susanne Johnson

Director Consulting Services
Executive Director - Philadelphia Office

Victoria Kaeser

Director Delegations & Startups
Business Development Consulting

Nicole Klug

Senior Manager
Business Development Consulting
& UN Procurement

Stefanie Abend

Project Manager
Business Development Consulting

Business Network, Events & Communications

Irene Fuchs

Director Membership,
Events & Communications

Ann-Brit Schlingmann

Manager
Membership & Events

Claudia Schwartz

Project Manager
Membership & Events

Careers & Education

Matthew Allen

Director
Careers & Education

Sandra Jones

Responsible Officer, J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program
Senior Manager Careers & Education

David Tarsha

Project Manager
Careers & Education

Kevin Hughes Jr

Training Services Manager
Lehigh Valley

Innovation, Investor & Startup Relations

Andrea Diewald, M.A

Executive Director - Innovation, Investor & Startup Relations
based in Heilbronn, Germany

Victoria Kaeser

Director Delegations & Startups
Business Development Consulting

Legal Services

Susanne Gellert, LL.M.

President & CEO
Rechtsanwältin | Attorney at Law

Dr. Jens Daum, LL.M.

In-House Legal Counsel and Compliance Director
Rechtsanwalt | Attorney at Law

Juliane Eichler, LL.M.

Senior Legal Advisor
Attorney at Law

Lucas Theo Rehaag, LL.M.

Senior Legal Advisor & Economic Analyst
Rechtsassessor

Trade Show Services GACC New York, Inc.

Karen Vogelsang

Director U.S. Office
Trade Show Services
GACC New York, Inc.

Kiana Meyer

Manager
Trade Show Services Worldwide
GACC New York, Inc.

Kirsten Glass

Manager
Trade Show Services GACC New York, Inc.

Germany Trade & Invest

Claus Habermeier

Director Invest
Germany Trade & Invest

Berlin Business Office, USA

Franziska Ehrhardt

Managing Director