

From Texas to Germany and back to Atlanta, Steven Markham, EVP & Head of North American Supply Chain Consulting Division at Körber and longtime GACC South Board Member, shares his unique career path and cross-cultural insights. In our latest episode, moderated by Mike Sammond, President & CEO at Gwinnett Business RadioX, and joined by our President & CEO, Matthias Hoffmann, Steven reflects on:
- Navigating leadership in a German company as an American
- Key trends shaping the future of supply chain tech
- How the upcoming FIFA World Cup could boost Körber’s U.S. brand presence
- Why transatlantic partnerships matter now more than ever
Plus, you’ll hear stories from his time in Germany, his take on travel soccer in the U.S., and a few fun moments that didn’t quite translate.
No podiums. No PowerPoints. Just real stories from real people. GACC South Unplugged offers you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at German-American business. We speak with entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries across the Southern U.S. – open, direct, and personal.
About GACC South
Founded in 1978, the German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States (GACC South) promotes bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and with a branch office in Houston, Texas, it serves eleven Southern states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. As one of the largest bi-national chambers in the U.S., GACC South is part of a global network of 150 German Chambers of Commerce across 93 countries. This international reach provides businesses with market insights, strategic connections, and growth opportunities. GACC South is more than a chamber – it’s a catalyst for transatlantic success.





NICK MASINO
FRANK ZHOU
SOLENE JASPARD
KATHERINE LAFOURCADE
MATTHIAS HOFFMAN
VERONICA MALDONADO-TORRES
IMRAN NIAZI
HIROSHI KASHIMA
ALEJANDRO COSS
BIOR BROPLEH
SILVIA ROSSI
MARIA LAM
JACQUES LAURENT
MAGDA ODENHAAL
LISSA MILLER
KIM YI


Matthias Hoffman, the CEO of the GACC South, talks with Rouven Kasper, Member of the Executive Board and Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for 

















