Tönissteiner Kreis e.V.

The Tönissteiner Kreis e.V. (TK) is a network of top ranking leaders in business, academia and politics with a strong international background and interest. It is nonpartisan, interdisciplinary and intergenerational. The TK is a forum for international dialogue and aspires to address society's challenges, supported by pro-bono and non-profit work.

Purpose:

-       Promoting a higher degree of international connectivity in education, training and human resources management in Germany

-       Supporting highly qualified junior talent in their international outreach and network

-       Strengthening Germany's global reach and its innovative capacity


Board of Trustees: Tanja Gönner (Chair), Federation of German Industries (BDI)

Managing Director: Bernhard Ney

Founding year: 1958