Frank van Koten and W. Arndt Bertelsmann (both from the association „Die Familien-
unternehmer – ASU”),
Hans Beckhoff, Prof. Dr. Becker (Dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Bielefeld and leader of the Institute of Company Management), Werner Dressler and Heiko Stephan (both from the Bielefeld Bank Association)
Hans Beckhoff has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Bielefeld Bank Association and „Die Familienunternehmer – ASU” (The Family Entrepreneurs – ASU). The honorary title of „Entrepreneur of the Year” in East Westphalia is awarded every two years. 15 successful entrepreneurs in the region have won the award so far.
The award winners are CEOs of mid-sized enterprises, who stand out due to their visionary company leadership, innovative personnel management and product development, and by setting an example in and beyond the region as well as through honorary activities and social work.
In justifying the award, Werner Dressler from the Bielefeld Bank Association says: „Hans Beckhoff’s visionary knowledge of the considerable growth perspectives of the global automation market is the basis for a consistent, organic growth strategy that has been pursued for years. In association with this, Beckhoff has expanded its international direct sales network in a goal-orientated manner in recent years. Not only that, Hans Beckhoff holds honorary positions in business associations in addition to his entrepreneurial activities. He promotes education and study for young people as well as sport in Verl, Germany.”
