Networking Event
Global Offices in Germany – When Global Standards Meet German Reality
Bienenkorbhaus – Zeil 65 – 60313 Frankfurt am Main
How do global companies create working environments that meet international standards – and at the same time really work in Germany? At coneon connect: Global Offices in Germany, decision-makers from corporate real estate, architecture, workplace strategy and development came together to discuss precisely this topic.
When global office concepts encounter German regulations, mentality and communication culture, friction can arise – but so can valuable impetus, new perspectives, innovative solutions and mutual understanding. Our event created space for precisely this exchange – practical, honest and with an eye on the reality of international projects in Germany
Speakers on the panel
Tomer Nahary - Robert Half
Tomer Nahary is responsible for the entire real estate portfolio of Robert Half and its subsidiary Protiviti in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Eastern Europe. He also heads up project management for the entire EMEA region. For several years, he has been overseeing the development and implementation of a tailor-made working environment within the company – an innovative concept that specifically tailors design and functionality to the organisation's requirements.
Zijad Gibic - Colliers
Zijad Gibic has many years of expertise in office leasing and in advising national and international companies on leasing office space in the Frankfurt market. In addition to advising tenants, he supports owners in positioning their properties in line with market conditions in order to achieve sustainable value growth and space utilisation. His approach is analytical, solution-oriented and always focused on successful implementation for all parties involved.
Verena Hartmann - Architektin
Verena Hartmann is an architect at coneon and an expert in designing modern working environments. With creative flair and a focus on flexible, sustainable concepts, she creates spaces that inspire people, promote collaboration and enhance well-being.
Kelvin Burk - General Manager
Kelvin Burk, General Manager and Project Director at coneon, supports companies on their journey into the working world of tomorrow. With a holistic understanding of strategy, space and corporate culture, he helps organisations consciously shape change and develop sustainable working concepts that empower both people and companies.
Topics and questions for the evening
The focus was on how global standards interact with local realities – and what emerges from this interaction.
In our panel discussion, we talked about the balancing act between international workplace standards and German regulations such as the Workplace Guidelines (ASR), the cultural differences in work mentality and space utilisation between different countries, and how communication and decision-making processes are structured in global project teams. We also discussed how owner expansion and responsibilities influence each other and what international companies can learn from the German planning process – and vice versa.
Each perspective brought its own experiences to the table: from corporate to developers to planners. This resulted in a multifaceted dialogue between strategy, culture and design.
Many thanks to our speakers and all our guests who shaped this evening with clear points, real experiences and honest questions. It was a valuable discourse on what global companies in Germany actually need in order to successfully implement modern working environments.
Many thanks to our speakers and all guests who shaped this evening with clear points, real experiences and honest questions. A valuable discourse on what global companies in Germany actually need to successfully implement modern working environments.
About coneon connect
With coneon connect, we create space for dialogue about the future of work, space, and corporate culture. In inspiring locations and open discussion formats, we bring together people who shape work environments – strategically, creatively, and humanly.