Der Amerika-Flüsterer

The Cologne native Martin Richenhagen is considered the most successful German manager in the USA. The agriculture expert led several large companies and advised Presidents Obama and Trump for many years, although he quickly distanced himself from Trump. His story sounds like the quintessential American Dream: originally a religious teacher, Richenhagen stumbled into a job in the industry through his passion for equestrian sports, where he worked his way up to CEO. In his book, he outlines his exciting journey from Germany to the upper echelons of American business and the White House, passionately advocating for the United States as an important partner for the future. He explains why so many Americans like and admire Germany and how we can leverage this to restore the relationship that has become strained due to Trump and COVID-19. It is an intriguing biography and at the same time a plea for greater cultural, economic, and political exchange.