Anne Ruth Herkes Joins Brookfield Business Partners Board of Directors

Brookfield Business Partners L.P. has elected Anne Ruth Herkes as a Member of its Board of Directors. Anne has broad professional and leadership experience, particularly in government, diplomacy and the private sector. She has worked in several different industries, such as banking, energy, trade and aerospace. Anne is the former State Secretary for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, as well as the former German Ambassador to Qatar.

Brookfield Business Partners acquires high-quality businesses and applies its global investing and operational expertise to create value, with a focus on profitability, sustainable margins and sustainable cash flows. In 2019, the Bermuda-based company generated over $1.0 billion from monetizations and distributions, and deployed over $2.5 billion into new businesses.