Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker is the familiar face of the company and the Lambertz brand. The holder of the Federal Cross of Merit is socially engaged in many ways. He also represents the company every year at the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair and hosts the legendary “Lambertz Monday Night” with its chocolate fashion show.
Hermann Bühlbecker
EDUCATION
Dipl.-Kfm. rer. pol., Professor
OFFICES
2011
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Côte d’lvoire (largest cocoa producer in the world) for North Rhine-Westphalia
2010
Member of the board for the pastry sector of the Bundesverband des Deutschen Süßwarenindustrie eV (BDSI)
2006
Member of the European Economic Senate (EWS)
2000-2009
BDSI Deputy Chairman and BDSI 1st Pastry Chef
1999
Member of the Economic Senate of the Federal Association of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (BVMW)
TEACHING
Since December 2010
Professor at the International School of Management (ISM) in Dortmund
Awards
2022
European Candy Kettle Award
2019
ISM Award – Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker is the first German entrepreneur to receive the ISM Award, which has been awarded to outstanding entrepreneurs for their extraordinary services to the confectionery and snack industry.
2018
Award with the North Rhine-Westphalia Verdienstorden (Order of Merit)
2014
“Clinton Global Award” for 10 years of support (Clinton Global Initiative: “Turning Ideas into Action”)
2012
“Prix The Best” for his worldwide social engagement (Massimo Gargia, founder and editor of The Best) and honorary prize of the association “Wonderland” for his commitment to a better future for children
2009
“Gourmet of the Year” (Busche-Verlag)
2008
“Prix The Best” for his special lifestyle (Massimo Gargia, founder and editor of The Best) and Child Special Award for his involvement in charity projects (Children’s Laughter Gala)
2005
One of “100 Germans whom the world envies us for” (COLUMN)
2004
Bundesverdienstkreuz am Bande (Federal Republic of Germany)
2003
Finalist “World Entrepreneur Of The Year” (Ernst & Young) and inclusion in the circle of the best entrepreneurs in the world
2002
“National Entrepreneur Of The Year” (FAZ, Manager Magazine and Ernst & Young)
1999
“Senator eh” (BVMW)
1998
“Golden Sugarloaf” (food newspaper)
1988
“Golden Watch” (confectionery, wholesale and foreign trade association)