David M. Neumann started with some remarks about the ongoing Covid-19-pandemic. Of course, he would have preferred a face-to-face meeting, but pointed out that not in all countries where NG is represented the situation is developing as well as, for example, in Germany. To all colleagues suffering from Covid-19 themselves or dealing with a loss of friends or family, Mr. Neumann expressed his sympathy and condolences.

In the course of his presentation, Mr. Neumann announced four strategic priorities for the future: growth, supply chains, digitalization and human resources, whereas the last three can also be seen as a sub-topic of growth. For our customers, NKG is the supplier of first choice – and this needs to become sustainable, as Mr. Neumann underlined. “Customers need us today more than ever,” the CEO said. But: “we need to rise above our routines.”

The group’s good financial situation allows to invest in the future. The question is: where can investments go? Among sectors like data, colleagues, measurability and sustainability, Mr. Neumann also mentioned Risk Management, since targeting growth also means taking on a higher level of risk. Bringing both into balance with each other will be the central challenge in the near future and the Work Together is intended to provide initial approaches and ideas for this.