Jochen G. Linneweh Elected ADDE President
Jochen G. Linneweh, long-time president of the Bundesverband Dentalhandel (BVD), has been elected President of the Association of Dental Dealers in Europe (ADDE), with Tamara Fayolle of BISICO (France) as Vice-President. This new leadership team aims to strengthen collaboration across the European dental trade and drive innovation in the industry.
6/20/20251 min read


Jochen G. Linneweh also elected president of the ADDE
Cologne, 20 June 2025
The Bundesverband Dentalhandel e.V. (BVD) is proud to announce that its acting president, Jochen G. Linneweh, was elected today by the Board of the Association of Dental Dealers in Europe (ADDE) as its new president. This choice underlines Mr. Linneweh's outstanding expertise and commitment to the dental industry in general and the dental trade in particular at the European level.
Jochen G. Linneweh, who has successfully managed the BVD for many years, brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the future of the dental trade to his new role at ADDE. "I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust that the Board of ADDE has placed in me," said Jochen G. Linneweh. "This new task is a wonderful opportunity to represent the interests of the European dental trade even more strongly and to provide important impetus for our industry. I look forward to tackling the challenges and developing innovative solutions together with my European colleagues."
In the same election, Ms. Tamara Fayolle of BISICO (France) was elected Vice-President of ADDE. Her election completes the new management team of the European industry association.
The BVD congratulates Jochen G. Linneweh and Tamara Fayolle on their election and wishes them every success in their new tasks. The election of Mr. Linneweh strengthens the close link between the national and European dental trade and will certainly lead to even more effective cooperation.
About the BVD:
The Bundesverband Dentalhandel e.V. (BVD) is the central representation of the interests of dental trading companies in Germany. It advocates for the interests of its members and promotes the development of the dental industry.
About ADDE:
The Association of Dental Dealers in Europe (ADDE) is the European umbrella organisation of the national associations of the dental trade. It represents the common interests of its members at European level and promotes the exchange of best practices.
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