125 years OAV

Exactly 125 years ago, on March 13, 1900, the OAV was founded. Sixteen merchants and a Higher Regional Court judge came together at the Hotel Hamburger Hof at Jungfernstieg 30. Among those present were Adolf Laspe and Eduard Lorenz Meyer, managing directors of Arnold Otto Meyer. The foundation of the business association marked an important step for German trade interests in East Asia.

In this video, Dr. Dirk Lorenz-Meyer, Chairman Corporate of the Behn Meyer Group, Honorary Consul of Singapore and descendant of OAV co-founder Eduard Lorenz Meyer, congratulates OAV on its anniversary. He looks back on the founding, past and current challenges - and emphasises the importance of trustful relationships, especially in economically and geopolitically uncertain times like today.