Johannes Gutmann

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Johannes Gutmann

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Johannes Gutmann, born in 1965 in the Waldviertel, is the managing director of SONNENTOR Kräuterhandelsgesellschaft mbH. The organic pioneer with the red glasses and old leather trousers has focused on ecology, economy and ethics from the very beginning. Live and let live, mutual recognition and appreciation, productive cooperation on an equal footing - this has been his philosophy since the company was founded, and this is how JOY continues to grow to this day. In 1988, Johannes Gutmann started as a "one-man show". SONNENTOR now employs around 500 people in Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania and Albania. Over 300 organic farmers worldwide are now part of the large SONNENTOR family and supply the company. SONNENTOR exports to over 50 countries worldwide. Every organic farmer, co-entrepreneur, sales partner and fan contributes to the success of SONNENTOR.

Topics

  • "From spinner to winner" - Johannes Gutmann gives an insight into his career using lively stories.
  • From the common good to a sustainably successful company - SONNENTOR as an example of how ecology, economy and ethics are not mutually exclusive.
  • Regionality vs. globalization - Johannes Gutmann talks about the challenges of this area of ​​tension. He himself recognized the potential of his homeland and took it out into the world.
  • "Circular thinking as an economic concept of the future" - those who have the courage to recognize open cycles and close them increase their own productivity and at the same time save valuable resources.

References & Press

2011 "Austrian"˜s Leading Companies"-Award

2011 Klimaschutzpreis in der Kategorie "Landwirtschaft und Gewerbe"

2011 Johannes Gutmann "Entrepreneur Of The Year" von Ernst & Young

2014 Green Franchise-Award

2015 TRIGOS - Auszeichnung für besondere Kooperationen und beste CSR

2016 HERMES.Wirtschafts.Preis (Kategorie Handel)

2017 Silber beim Exportpreis der österreichischen Wirtschaftskammer