On July 2, 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Hans-Josef Döllgen, Director of the Federal Economic Senate, to our company premises in Luhe-Wildenau. The reason for the visit was the festive presentation of the letter of appointment to our managing director and owner Bastian Braun, who is now part of this important excellence committee with his admission to the Federal Economic Senate.

Also present were Mayor Sebastian Hartl and representatives of the regional press from the „Neuen Tag,“ who reported on this special occasion.

The Federal Economic Senate brings together outstanding entrepreneurial personalities from the German SME sector and offers a platform for exchanging ideas on current economic and social challenges. Members of the Senate contribute their expertise to generate new momentum for growth, competitiveness, and innovation in Germany.

With this appointment, the BVMW not only honors the entrepreneurial achievement of Bastian Braun and VALEO IT Services International GmbH, but also our consistent commitment to sustainable digitalization solutions and the expansion of Germany as a business location.

„I am very pleased to be accepted into the Federal Economic Senate. For us at VALEO IT Services International GmbH, it means actively shaping the future, contributing, and strengthening the voice of the middle class – especially in times of change and digital transformation“ – Bastian Braun

We thank Mr. Döllgen for his visit and Mayor Sebastian Hartl for his support and appreciation. As part of the Federal Economic Senate, we will continue to use our expertise for the development and strengthening of small and medium-sized enterprises and look forward to the joint exchange with other business personalities and decision-makers.