Re-Live: BVB takes on Fortuna Düsseldorf in a friendly
Pre-season preparations at Borussia Dortmund are picking up steam. To wrap up the second week of training, BVB travelled to Fortuna Düsseldorf for their second preseason friendly—presented by Vodafone. Watch the match in re-live.
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After all, our overarching goal is clearly defined: to continuously improve and become more efficient in our daily operations at all levels,\u201d explains Marieke Philippi, Head of Corporate Responsibility at BVB.<\/p>\n<p>A central principle of all activities remains the external perspective. A key principle underpinning all our activities remains the outside perspective. For Borussia Dortmund, the stakeholders\u2019 perspective is and will continue to be a genuine source of insight. Social responsibility is a cornerstone for BVB as an employer, in our corporate culture, and in matters of equal opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the public eye, sustainability is often reduced to issues like energy and emissions. For us, however, it begins above all with our responsibility toward the people who keep this club going every day. The ongoing dialogue and interaction with our employees, fans, and members ultimately determine whether we will be successful in the long term. 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With the new corporate strategy and the restructuring process that has been initiated, important projects have been set in motion that are intended to position BVB for the future in terms of sports, business, structure, and culture. I am convinced that Borussia Dortmund is in very good hands with this management team.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>From Spokesperson to CEO<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI would like to thank the Executive Committee for their great trust and am very much looking forward to the tasks ahead of us. Together with the entire team, I want to position Borussia Dortmund for the future and continue to develop it with a clear vision. Our goal is to lead BVB into the future with sporting success, economic stability, and a firm foundation in its values,\u201d says Carsten Cramer.<\/p>\n<p>Carsten Cramer has been with Borussia Dortmund since October 2010 and was appointed to the Executive Board effective March 1, 2018. 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