Cyber ​​attacks, hybrid threats, geopolitical crises – the risk situation for companies in Europe is growing rapidly. Security is no longer a pure technology question, but a location factor. This is exactly what the former position is positioned in this area of ​​tension ASW Federal Association New – with a changed name, extended claim and new leadership.

At the 34th ordinary general meeting in Bad Homburg, Johannes Strümpfel was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the board. The security manager at Siemens and former chairman of the Bavarian Association of Security in Business (BVSW) is considered a strategically experienced practitioner. In his inaugural speech, he formulated a clear claim: “The economy is under pressure – digital, physically, systemic. We need a strong, coordinated security architecture. And Berlin needs a clear voice of economic security.”

From Allianz to the Association – Clarity in the name

A central signal of departure is the renaming of the association. From the “Allianz for Security in Economy eV” the Association for Security in Business – Bundesverband EV (VSW Federal Association). The new name stands for clear responsibilities, modernity and a nationwide mandate. The VSW Federal Association remains central umbrella organization for numerous state and specialist associations- including the BVSW, the VSW and ASW state organizations- and thus relies on grown networks with strong anchoring in the regions.

The change of name is more than cosmetics: it is intended to meet the claim to represent the security interests of the German economy at the federal and EU levels- to politics, security authorities, the media and the public.

An experienced successor, a recognized predecessor

Studfel follows Alexander Borgschulze, who has strategically shaped and modernized the association in recent years. Under his leadership, security was made visible as an economic policy cross -sectional topic – with concrete impulses for political decision -making processes, entrepreneurial resilience and official cooperation.

“He has given the association structure, visibility and trust,” said Strümpfel his predecessor. He hands over a well -ordered house – with clear goals for the future: effectively encounter security threats, promote industry -specific solutions and further strengthen the end of the shoulder with authorities and research institutions.

Continuity and new impulses on the board

Stand next to Experienced heads At the head of the newly established board:

• Peter H. Bachus (VSW EV) remains responsible for finances as Vice President.
• Andreas Osterig (Daimler Truck, ASW Baden-Württemberg) becomes the second vice president.
• Günther Schotten remains managing director.
• Thorsten Neumann (Tapea, ASW Northern Germany) strengthens the team as a new board member.

Carsten Baeck, Christian Vogt and Ronnie Thiele were also confirmed in their offices-all leaders with deep know-how from the free economy and the security associations. The board stands for a mixture of experience, commitment and networking.

More networking, more effect, more responsibility

The new tip formulates a confident mandate: the challenges are cross -border, the risks are complex and dynamic. Whether industrial espionage, sabotage, supply chain attacks or cyber incidents – the answer must be coordinated, early and competent. The VSW Federal Association wants to actively fill out this role- as an impulse, mediator and political interlocutor at the federal and European level.

“Security is the new location factor,” said Strümpfel. “We can only make the German economy more resistant with a common effort – this is not a task for individuals, but for a networked system of companies, authorities, science and politics.”

With a new name, clear claim and strengthened management team, the VSW Federal Association is opening a new chapter. Change is an expression of a reality that companies have long since felt: security is no longer just security – it is strategic capital. And she needs organization, voice and direction. This is exactly what the new association wants to stand for – in Berlin as well as in Brussels.

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