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LEADERSHIP TEAM of the NMGEA

Bob Perls | President

Bob Perls brings a lifelong connection to the German-American story, serving as the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany to the state of New Mexico. A former U.S. Diplomat and entrepreneur, Bob's journey is one of reconciliation and bridge-building; he is the grandson of the renowned psychologists Fritz and Lore Perls, who fled Germany in 1933. After a career in the U.S. Foreign Service—including two years living in Frankfurt—he now uses his diplomatic expertise to represent German interests in New Mexico, fostering a relationship built on shared values and future industrial growth.

Building the Bridge: NMGEA leadership following the successful coordination of international trade and technical delegations in Albuquerque.

Sydni Gonzalez | Executive Director

Sydni Gonzalez is an expert in international operations and project management with a career built on navigating the complexities of the German-American industrial landscape. Previously based in Starnberg and Gülzow, Germany, she managed large-scale sustainability and renewable energy initiatives, coordinating between federal agencies and research institutions. Now back in New Mexico, Sydni serves as the Facility Operations Manager at Fat Pipe ABQ, where she leverages her background in German regulatory compliance and infrastructure development to build the "organizational envelope" for the NMGEA.

THE NMGEA FOUNDING BOARD

Inaugural Innovation Cluster

Currently the NMGEA already has a vast network of companies in our Innovations Cluster. To accelerate the growth of our transatlantic network, the NMGEA is currently offering complimentary membership for all qualifying organizations through December 2027. This inaugural period allows our Founding Cluster to directly shape the alliance’s strategic roadmap and industrial priorities before the transition to a formal fee structure.

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