What his
companions say
Dr. Christopher Ahrens
I have fond memories of working with Andreas Büchting on KWS’ Executive Board. We always concurred in our goal: a successful company with motivated employees. The projects involving our return to Klein Wanzleben and achieving full independence from the sugar industry were especially important for us. Now I wish him peace and quiet and leisure – maybe to write his memoirs! |
Dr. Kartz von Kameke
Trust and reliability, success in political activities, willingness to take joint initiatives, a feeling of being treated as an equal when you were with him – that was and is the foundation of the long-standing friendship and cooperation with AB! |
Dr. Wilhelm Graf von der Schulenburg
Andreas Büchting and I have long-standing ties. I have great respect for his professional achievements and voluntary work, but above all for him as a person. His diplomatic skills and friendly behavior are exemplary in my eyes. I hope that we will be able to maintain personal contact for a long time to come. |
Prof. Dr. Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker
I believe KWS and Andreas Büchting are an undisputed role model for responsible, committed and knowledge-based entrepreneurship that is unrivaled in the world. That is the only way to create the future. Ad multos annos! |
Prof. Dr. Erwin Neher
Meeting and discussing with you about what is on our minds is always a highly pleasant experience. |
Philip von dem Bussche
Andreas Büchting has shaped half a century of KWS’ history as an entrepreneur, scientist and charismatic personality. |
Gerhard Bünemann
Some thirty years ago, Andreas Büchting and I as an architect breathed life into the dry term “master planning” as part of KWS’ development. Then, with staying power, we literally turned the company upside down, and the multi-faceted result is now something to behold, both from the inside and outside. For me, this unusually intensive and long collaboration was sheer joy and I am grateful that it has also resulted in an equally special friendship. |
Prof. Dr. Eva-Maria Neher
Andreas Büchting is for me a critical and positive advisor. The results of our discussions are extremely helpful and seminal for someone who not seldom strives to push back the limits of what is feasible. We have enjoyed a very trusting friendship for almost a quarter of a century. |
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