The German government has appointed Martin Blessing as the new Personal Representative for Investment, a move aimed at bolstering foreign investment and strengthening Germany’s position in the global marketplace. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the appointment on Monday in Berlin, highlighting Blessing’s extensive international business and financial connections and reputation for driving investment.
The role is designed to serve as a clear point of contact for international investors seeking opportunities within Germany. Blessing is expected to proactively promote the country’s strengths and enhance its visibility in the competitive landscape for global investment. A key element of his mandate will be the mobilization of private capital from abroad.
The Chancellery emphasized that Blessing will play a crucial role in directly engaging with international investors, effectively communicating the advantages of Germany as an investment destination and ultimately attracting increased foreign investment. This effort will involve close collaboration with relevant government ministries and federal economic development agencies.
His responsibilities include assuming the chairmanship of the supervisory board of Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), the federal government’s central agency for foreign trade and location marketing. Blessing brings considerable experience to the position, having previously held leadership roles at McKinsey, Dresdner Bank (later Commerzbank) and UBS. He has indicated plans for an upcoming investor conference as part of his initial efforts.