European Confederation of International Trading Houses Associations
The European Confederation of International Trading Houses Associations (CITHA) is the umbrella organization for European foreign trade intermediaries; it is based in Brussels.[1] It represents the interests of the industry in Europe vis-à-vis politicians, authorities, the media and civil society. Its members are leading and umbrella associations of foreign trade companies from various European countries.[2] CITHA speaks for around 350,000 businesses and companies. The industry is characterized by medium-sized companies and family businesses. The association is registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Brussels and recognized as such by the European Commission, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, OECD, World Trade Organization (WTO) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
| European Foreign Trade Association (CITHA) | |
|---|---|
| Legal Form | Nonprofit organization |
| Foundation | 1971 |
| Sitz | Brussels |
| President | Jan Krückemeyer |
| Secretary General | Gregor Wolf |
| Website | www.citha.eu |
History[edit]
In 1956, a small group of Scandinavian trade entrepreneurs began to meet regularly. In this so-called Stockholm Club[3], they exchanged views on their foreign trade activities and challenges with foreign governments. Shortly afterwards, British, German and Dutch entrepreneurs also joined this club. In 1971, the CITHA association was founded as an umbrella organization of its then ten national member associations.[4]
Organization[edit]
The association is headed by a board with a president. German entrepreneur Jan Krückemeyer has been president of the association since 2017.[5] He succeeded Hans-Jürgen Müller, who held this office from 2010 to 2016.[6] The vice president is Spanish entrepreneur Antonio Bonet.[7] Operational business is managed by the Secretary General. The Secretary General is Gregor Wolf. The secretariat is provided by the Federal Association of German Export Trade (BDEx). The office of the association is located in Brussels (Avenue des Nerviens 85, 3rd floor, B-1040).
Members[edit]
Members of the European Trade Association CITHA are[8]
- Federal Association of the German Export Trade e.V. (BDEx)
- Federal Association of Wholesale, Foreign Trade, Services e.V. (BGA)
- French Wholesale and Export Association (CGI)
- Trade Switzerland
- International Steel Trade Association (ISTA)
- Italian Export Trade Association (AICE)
- Austrian Retail Association (Handelsverband Österreich)
- Spanish Export Trade Association (Club de Exportadores e Inversores)
References[edit]
- ↑ "European Confederation of International Trading Houses Associations (CITHA) | LobbyFacts Database". lobbyfacts.eu. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ SOLID-T (2011-03-24). "CITHA". http://www.w3.org/TR/html401/struct/global.html#h-7.4.4 (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-05-26. External link in
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- ↑ "European Confederation of International Trading Houses Associations | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations". uia.org. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ gewählt, CITHA: Jan Krückemeyer zum Präsident. "CITHA: Jan Krückemeyer zum Präsident gewählt". www.technischerhandel.com (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Moneda Unica - Hans J. Mueller". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Spanish Exporters and Investors Club". The Business Year. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ SOLID-T (2011-03-24). "CITHA". http://www.w3.org/TR/html401/struct/global.html#h-7.4.4 (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-05-26. External link in
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