Holger Köppl, Managing Director of Elementum Deutschland GmbH, accepts the ‘Top Employer Award’ on behalf of the entire Elementum team.
This year’s ‘TOP Employer Congress’ took place on 9 and 10 October 2025 at the CCH – Congress Centre Hamburg. It is one of the key events for medium-sized companies, where over 1,000 managing directors received inspiration on leadership, corporate culture, employee retention and digitalisation.
During this congress, our company was presented with the ‘Top Employer Award’.
This recognition not only honours our attractiveness as an employer, but also the values on which successful medium-sized companies are built today.
The jury awarded the prize to Elementum Deutschland GmbH not only because of its modern working conditions or innovative recruiting approach, but also because we live by virtues that are often lost in our fast-paced economy:
Reliability, honesty and down-to-earthness
These values often seem unspectacular or even boring in today’s world, which is perhaps why they are particularly sustainable.
During the congress, it became clear that small and medium-sized enterprises are facing major challenges – a shortage of skilled workers, digital transformation and volatile markets. Companies that not only react but also shape the future focus on culture, attitude and leadership.
Elementum is one such example. The award underlines that we are not only the employer of today, but also the employer of tomorrow.
Holger Köppl, Managing Director of Elementum Deutschland GmbH, is delighted to receive the ‘Top Employer Award’.
Winning this award is very significant for us on several levels
- Firstly, as an internal signal to our employees: ‘We see what you are achieving, and we pay attention to how we work together.’
- Secondly, as an external signal to our customers, agents, partners and potential applicants: ‘We stand by our values. We act responsibly.’
- And finally, it is also a strategic signal: For us, change, growth and consistency are not opposites, but rather complementary concepts.
At a time when buzzwords such as ‘employer branding’, ‘agility’ and ‘new work’ are doing the rounds, our philosophy is perhaps particularly convincing precisely because it does not preach novelty for novelty’s sake, but combines the tried and tested with the future.
Honesty and willingness to change go hand in hand. Down-to-earthness does not mean stagnation, but rather a solid foundation for our strategic development.
With the ‘Top Employer Award’ at the TOP Employer Congress, we have made our stance visible – and, in our opinion, sent a clear signal: Entrepreneurship with character is not only possible, but in demand and necessary in these fast-moving times.
Many thanks to our entire team, and we look forward to taking the next steps with you. The award is an incentive for us, and at the same time we see ourselves as a role model for employees, industry and small and medium-sized businesses in Baden-Württemberg.
Because it is precisely this attitude that not only wins awards, but also creates lasting success.
Become part of a top employer – discover your career opportunities at Elementum now:
How can you buy precious metals cheaply and store them safely?
Elementum Deutschland GmbH, based in Sindelfingen (Germany), specializes in trading physical precious metals. Customers who purchase precious metals from Elementum Deutschland (or one of the other national Elementum companies in five European countries) can store them in the renowned high-security vaulting facilities in the St. Gotthard Massif in Switzerland at Elementum International AG.
Of course, you also have the option of purchasing gold and silver directly and having it delivered to your desired address. However, storing silver in the so-called open duty-free warehouse (“offenes Zollfreilager”) at St. Gotthard offers decisive tax advantages:
- The 19% value added tax customary in Germany is completely waived on purchases and sales – a considerable price advantage that effectively secures you 19% more silver for your money.
- If you store your silver in this high-security vault, you can sell it back to Elementum Deutschland GmbH at any time – without any bureaucratic hassle and also without VAT, as the trade takes place within the duty-free warehouse. You will receive the funds via bank wire.
- VAT is only payable when you physically remove the stored silver – either by picking it up in person (after prior notification) or by having it shipped to your address.
More silver, more return
Thanks to duty-free storage, you receive 19% more physical silver when you buy. This additional amount also participates in the performance of the silver price if it rises – a leverage effect that significantly improves your return opportunities.
Secure your storage space now – free of charge and without obligation
Register now for a storage space in the St. Gotthard high-security vaulting facility and receive free access to:
- our General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
- current fee tables
- annual audit reports from the auditing company BDO AG
- transparent proof of use of funds
- family discount information
- the popular children’s program “Schatz4Kids” (“Treasure4Kids”)
- as well as numerous other documents and information on storage, purchase, and resale, as well as the ratio “switching” strategy.
Register now: https://silberbar.elementum.de/
Tip for discounted entry: Enter the promotional code “50” (“Aktionscode“) and the “Vermittler” number 1000166 when registering to receive a 50% discount on the storage space setup fee.
Important: Registration is non-binding and does not commit you to anything – but it is your first step towards an independent and crisis-proof precious metal investment.
Elementum is a second-generation, owner-managed family business. Trust, consistency, and long-term thinking are at the heart of our philosophy. The Board of Directors of Elementum International AG is composed of internationally renowned experts in the money and precious metals markets, including economists, analysts, university professors, and precious metals specialists. This in-depth expertise forms the backbone of our actions—for your security, your assets, and your future.
About the Author
Holger Köppl
Managing Director of Elementum Deutschland GmbH
Managing Director of Elementum Gold GmbH
Holger Köppl began his long career in the financial sector with traditional training as a bank clerk at the Genossenschaftliche Zentralbank in Stuttgart. After several years as a corporate customer advisor and credit expert, he took over the credit department at Volksbank Bad Mergentheim eG, where he also played a key role in restructuring the bank during a difficult phase. From 2011, he held a management position at VR-Bank Asperg-Markgröningen eG before being appointed authorized signatory and head of the property developers and local authorities division at VR-Bank Ludwigsburg eG following the merger. His extensive professional training, including qualifications as a banking specialist and graduate in banking management, as well as his work as an auditor at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, underscore his expertise in the banking industry. In addition to his professional career, Mr. Köppl has always been active with his own consulting firm in the field of corporate restructuring.
Contact
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell. Elementum International AG is a Swiss company that specializes exclusively in the storage of physical precious metals in a high-security vault facility located in the St. Gotthard mountain massif in Central Switzerland. The Board of Directors and Executive Management of Elementum International AG have been selected solely based on their professional expertise and long-standing experience in precious metals markets. As these individuals may also be professionally active outside their roles at Elementum International AG, the company has no influence over their external activities and respects their right to freedom of expression. Therefore, the views expressed by persons working with or for Elementum do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Elementum International AG. Investments in precious metals are subject to risks, including those specific to the structure of this market. Please read our full risk disclosures and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Neither the author, Elementum International AG, nor Elementum Deutschland GmbH assume any liability for actions taken based on the information provided. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Image source: Facebook
