The speaker is Uwe Leuschner, a proven Eurasia specialist who has over 25 years of experience in logistics (Rewico AG, Fiege Russia AG, DB Schenker Russia, DB Cargo). Born in Germany, he studied foreign trade at the University of Economics in Prague and completed his postgraduate studies in the USA and Canada. In addition to German, he speaks Russian, English and Czech and is a member of several national and international business associations.
The Eurasian trade and transport corridors are receiving great attention, in particular, due to their potential to improve regional connectivity and promote economic integration. They connect the markets of Central Asia and the South Caucasus with the European Union. The countries along the corridor are growing very dynamically, attracting foreign companies with a wealth of raw materials, a strong industrial development.
Afterwards, the Eurasia Society will introduce itself with short introductory statements by the Chairman of the Board of Management Alexander Rahr and the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Management Alexander Rahr. Chairman Alexander S. Neu for the subsequent discussion.