German Executive Roundtable · Washington D.C.
Where the capital’s German-speaking executives have gathered since 2003
The German Executive Roundtable brings together an exclusive and deliberately small group of German-speaking professionals in the greater Washington D.C. area — entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders across a range of fields who share a language, a transatlantic perspective, and a genuine affection for both their adopted home and their roots.
We are not an expat club. Most members are long-term Washington residents who have built their lives and careers here while remaining deeply connected to German, Swiss, and Austrian culture. Some are on temporary missions — for example, members of the Finance and Economics Departments at Embassies, trade organizations, or other temporary assignments. The GER is where those two identities meet, and where meaningful relationships, lively intellectual exchange, shared meals, and memorable experiences have been bringing people together since 2003.
Membership is kept intentionally small. Business opportunities may arise, but strict networking is not our primary focus. What keeps members coming back, year after year, is the people.
A year in the life of the GER
Vorträge — Monthly members & guest speakers on topics that matter
Sommerfest — Annual summer gathering with partners
Herbstausflug — Fall winery visit with an optional gravel ride or hike
Weihnachtsfeier — Holiday celebration to close the year
Jahresversammlung — Annual members meeting
What we talk about
Our monthly Vorträge are substantive talks / presentations on various relevant and current topics, followed by open discussion.
Recent topics have included:
AI for the office of the CFO
US-German economic relations in the age of Trump 2.0
Driving change and innovation in the media business
The invisible system you rely on every day
Air traffic safety-critical communication and information systems — the invisible system you rely on every day
Membership is by invitation.
If you believe the GER is the right fit for you, we welcome your application.