The Possehl Group, led by the management holding company L. Possehl & Co. mbH, headquartered in Lübeck, is a diversified group with ten decentralized business units and more than 200 companies. With over 13,000 employees worldwide – more than half of whom are based in Germany – the group generates sales of €8.4 billion. In addition to the strategic management of its operating subsidiaries, the management holding company is responsible for extensive acquisition activities and the support of its subsidiaries.
The sole shareholder of our group is the non-profit Possehl Foundation in Lübeck. It uses the profits generated for charitable purposes in the Hanseatic city. Our corporate culture is characterized by a Hanseatic understanding and a long-term perspective.