Seasoned German industry executive calls for ecocide law

Dr. Albert X. Kirchmann has 30 years of experience in top management positions, including as CEO and chairman of Daimler Trucks & Buses Asia and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. His is the most recent business voice for ecocide law.
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Currently, Dr. Albert X. Kirchmann is an active member of a number of supervisory and advisory boards, including transportation giant Traton – one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers.  He has also served on the board of German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and several industry association.

Says Dr. Kirchmann:

I grew up on a farm in the Allgäu region, surrounded by green meadows and forests, and later worked as CFO and CEO at Daimler across the globe. Climate change is, in my view, one of the greatest challenges of our time. Over ten years ago, I introduced the world’s first fully electric truck—a milestone toward sustainable mobility. My generation has contributed to environmental challenges and bears the responsibility to actively drive solutions. We must act now to preserve our planet for future generations.”

 

Ecocide Law Alliance’ chair Nina Macpherson is delighted to welcome Dr. Kirchmann among the rapidly growing number of senior business leaders who find supporting ecocide law an easy decision.

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