Statements of Benefactors – Alexander Birken
Alexander Birken
Member of the Board
Otto (GmbH & Co KG)
Member of the Circle of Benefactors since 1979
How do you benefit from the St. Gallen Symposium?
The St. Gallen Symposium, with its outstanding mix of participants, offers current and future decision makers from the world of business, politics and academia an ideal forum for international networking.
What motivates you to renew your support for the St. Gallen Symposium every year?
I value the annual exchange of opinions and ideas on topical economic and social issues at the highest intellectual level. The open, international dialogue on the global challenges facing companies and communities is for me both enriching and stimulating.
What inspirations did you draw from the last St. Gallen Symposium in terms of your own values and standards?
The last St. Gallen Symposium demonstraded the vital importance of responsible and sustainable economic management in today's globally networked marketplace, at local and international level. It also highlighted the need for close, reliable cooperation worldwide and the agreement of the international community on internationally valid rules and standards.