OAV - German Asia-Pacific Business Association

Since its foundation in 1900, OAV has been working as a strong network of German companies with activities in the Asia-Pacific region. OAV is a privately held non-profit organization financed by its corporate members. They include the most renowned companies from major industries and the banking sector, trading companies and a great number of small and medium-sized enterprises from all industries located all over Germany. High-ranking representatives of German business are active in the OAV board. OAV Chairman is Hans-Georg Frey, Chairman of Jungheinrich AG.

Through its corporate and institutional network, OAV supports German companies with their activities in the Asia-Pacific region. As a founding sponsor of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business, OAV is strongly involved in the representation of the interests of German companies and in high-ranking politico-economic dialogues.