Reuven Kasper, Marketing and Sales Director, VfB Stuttgart
The News9 Global Summit of the country’s largest media company, TV9 Network, has begun. Many famous people from the world, including India, have arrived at the historic MHP Arena football ground in the German city of Stuttgart. Reuven Kasper, marketing and sales director of VfB Stuttgart, was also present on this occasion to present his vision on India-Germany: Business & Beyond. On this occasion he spoke about Indo-German relations. We also tell you what he said on this occasion…
What did Gaspar say?
On this occasion, VfB Stuttgart Marketing and Sales Director Reuven Kasper, speaking on the topic India-Germany: Business and Beyond, stated that the relationship between India and Germany has become very important in view of the current geopolitical tension . For many years there have not only been trade relations between India and Germany, but there has also been an exchange of culture and values between the two countries. He said our true success will be measured not only economically but also by the bridges we build between people. Kasper said the India-Germany partnership is not just about profit margins but also about progress that improves the societies of both sides.
He said that I encourage everyone to think about the future… beyond industries, beyond innovation, beyond religious and cultural boundaries… It is very important to think about how we can maintain education, sustainability and cultural exchange. He also said that this global summit reflects the shared ambitions and aspirations of two countries whose cooperation has unlimited possibilities. Kasper noted that the India-Germany: Business and Beyond theme is timely amid geopolitical uncertainties, adding that in recent years, India and Germany have built a partnership that goes far beyond trade. It is a relationship rooted in shared values, innovation and sustainability.
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Who is Reuven Casper?
Reuven Kasper has been working as marketing and sales director at VfB Stuttgart since January 2022. Born in Mühlacker in 1982, the sports economist worked for several years as “President Asia” of FC Bayern Munich based in Shanghai, China. He was responsible for the management of activities of all German record champions in the Asia-Pacific region. His key tasks included the long-term establishment of FC Bayern Munich among Asia’s leading football brands, as well as the development and expansion of the commercial and football-specific structure in the region.
Prior to this, Casper spent over ten years in various management positions for global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. Additionally, he oversaw marketing, sales and sponsorship at both FC Augsburg and Hamburger SV. Therefore, its national and international network and its experience in the sports business are very high.
Trade is worth 26 billion dollars
If we look at the bilateral trade between India and Germany, in the financial year 2023-24, the trade between both countries amounted to $26.11 billion. According to government data, India’s exports stood at $9.84 billion in the financial year 2023-24. As for imports, it is estimated that their value was 16.27 billion dollars. While in the financial year 2022-23, bilateral trade between the two countries was estimated at $26.74 billion. According to a survey, around 60 per cent of German companies plan to increase investment in India in the fiscal year 2024-25, while 78 per cent intend to increase investment in the next five years. Additionally, it was reported that Germany plans to increase the number of visas for skilled workers from India next year.
