Olivier Freiburghaus
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Passion for meat
After obtaining his vocational diploma in business and administration, André Wöhlert started training as a butcher. He then passed the exam as a meat inspector. He has been involved with GVFI since 2011. After spending some time at the meat inspectorate of canton Zurich, André Wöhlert returned to GVFI. This return is still special for him today. “I’ll always remember the warmth with which I was welcomed back to GVFI.” As Account Manager Procurement & Sales, the 44-year-old German is in charge of acquiring new customers, supporting the existing customer portfolio, opening up new markets and integrating these into the business model of GVFI Europe B.V. “It is of central importance that I’m well-informed about the markets and the development of prices for the various animal categories,” says André Wöhlert. For this father of two, the best way to relax from his job is to spend time with his family and friends and work in his garden.
A brief interview with Andre Wöhlert
What motivates you about your job?
At GVFI Europe, I have a lot of freedom to look around the relevant markets and thus make the best purchases and sales and schedule them in consultation with the customer. What drives me is the sense of achievement that comes with being able to hand over the right goods to the customer at the right time and in the right place. The trust placed in me by GVFI and the close relationship with the customer encourages me to give my best every day.
What do you like to do best when you're not working?
I like to meet up with my colleagues outside of work for private barbecues or raclette evenings. I love going into the forest with my wife and dog to pick mushrooms, as I enjoy being in nature and the peace and quiet there. In such situations, I can switch off from the world of meat and the hectic pace of the office and recharge my batteries.
How good a cook are you?
It's difficult to judge, as it's always up to others. I cook a wide variety of international dishes, but I'm also passionate about preparing good home cooking, which is unfortunately being forgotten more and more these days. My children appreciate the preparation of various cuts of meat, which I choose from the entire ‘nose to tail’ spectrum. I also like to experiment with a good brisket or some good spare ribs with my smoker when the weather is good.
Andre Wöhlert
Procurement & Sales
Germany, Austria & Eastern Europe
andre.woehlert@gvfi.ch
+41 61 264 50 33
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