9 Largest Companies in Germany

Here are some of Germany’s top employers.

Written by Abel Rodriguez
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UPDATED BY
Rose Velazquez | Nov 15, 2024

Germany is a European powerhouse with powerful industries and a sprawling tech ecosystem. Some of the key areas driving the economy include Germany’s large and talented workforce and the promotion of research and innovation in most industries. Below are some of Germany’s top employers to watch. 

Largest Companies in Germany to Know

  • SAP
  • Magna International
  • Adidas
  • Siemens
  • Volkswagon

 

Largest Companies in Germany

SAP is a multinational software company and one of Germany’s largest employers. With over 110,000 employees, the company develops software products, including CRM and ERP solutions, that help businesses streamline their operations.

 

Adidas is a big name in sports and retail. The company has over 120,000 employees worldwide — and around 59,000 employees are in Germany. Adidas manufactures clothing and sports equipment and also designs jerseys for international sports teams. It’s worked with some of the biggest celebrities and social media influencers in recent years.

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TransUnion offers consumer credit monitoring and identity theft protection products. It also serves businesses through a portfolio of solutions with applications across industries like media, hospitality, financial services and healthcare. The international company has several European offices, including a location in Hamburg.

 

InterSystems builds cloud-based solutions organizations across a variety of industries rely on to ensure reliable access to real-time data. Customers that have used InterSystems’ technology report being able to improve medical care, for example, and streamline warehouse and logistics management.

 

Siemens provides consulting and tech services to major corporations in infrastructure, healthcare and energy, among other industries. Its services include software development, energy automation and infrastructure development, and its work often helps advance sustainability goals.

 

Headquartered in Wolfsburg, Volkswagon AG is a top vehicle manufacturer. The company develops through the Volkswagen brand but also owns Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley and Porsche. Apart from its impressive lineup, Volkswagon Group also has a manufacturing footprint across more than 100 countries.

 

Businesses use Navan’s software tools to build and manage travel programs. Its products are meant to simplify booking group and individual trips, as well as enable automations for efficient expense management processes. More than 8,000 companies rely on Navan’s technology to help them save time and money.

 

Magna International is a mobility company in the engineering and product development sectors. It manufactures vehicle body structures and driver support technologies like electric powertrains and occupant monitoring systems. Magna International operates sales and engineering facilities in over 29 countries.

 

Commercetools is a cloud-based commerce platform with a suite of e-commerce tools that its client companies can use for sales transactions. Its digital storefront products are made for B2B, B2C and D2C businesses. These use a “headless commerce” model that separates the software’s frontend from its backend. The company is headquartered in Munich. 

 

Ana Gore contributed reporting to this story.

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