Rooted in Hamburg. At home in the world About us

Entrepreneurial values. International vision.

Rooted in Hamburg, internationally networked

Tradition obliges - innovation inspires

J.J. Darboven has stood for strong values and international entrepreneurial spirit for over 150 years. Our headquarters are in Hamburg - a city that, like us, stands for cosmopolitanism, reliability and vision. This attitude still shapes our thoughts and actions today.

What began in 1866 with a small coffee business is now a group of companies operating throughout Europe. An established network of specialists and international companies ensures our proximity to our customers - in Germany and Europe. This keeps us flexible, close to the market and in direct contact with our partners.

Two modern sites in Hamburg and Sauerlach form the heart of our production. From here, we supply our customers with high-quality hot beverages: coffee, tea and cocoa - combined with genuine advice, reliable service and sustainable solutions.

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Leadership with experience and responsibility

Behind the success of J.J. Darboven are personalities with entrepreneurial foresight and international expertise. The Executive Board, Supervisory Board and management run the company with a sense of responsibility, innovative strength and a clear focus on sustainable growth.

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Albert Darboven

1960
Joined the J.J. Darboven company

1956–1960
 Spent time in coffee-producing countries at Bernhard Rothfos, primarily El Salvador and Costa Rica

1953–1956
Trained as a wholesale and foreign trade merchant, Bernhard Rothfos GmbH, Hamburg

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Arthur E. Darboven

Since 2021
Supervisory Board, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG, Hamburg

Since 2009
CEO, Benecke Coffee GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg

1994–2008
Managing Director & Executive Board Member, J.J. Darboven Group, Hamburg

1989–1994
Managing Director, BECAFISA de C.V., Oaxaca, Mexico

 

Dr. Wenerios Tsagkalidis

Since 2022
Chief Product & Technology Officer, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG, Hamburg

2021
Managing Director, J.J. Darboven GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg

2015–2021
Managing Director, Knaack & Jahn Anlagenbau GmbH, Leuna, and K+J Haustechnik GmbH, Hamburg

2010–2014
Managing Director, Unilever Supply Chain Company, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Jens Brockmann

Lars Engel

Since 2023
Chief Financial Officer, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG, Hamburg
 
2021–2022
Managing Director, Griesson - de Beukelaer GmbH & Co. KG
 
2014–2021
Commercial Director/General Manager, Bahlsen GmbH & Co. KG
 
2009–2014
Various international roles in finance, marketing, and sales, British American Tobacco

 

Markus Kern

Since 2020
Chief Digital Business & Innovation Officer, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG, Hamburg
 
Since 2004
Managing Partner, Gourvita GmbH, Rödermark,
a company of the J.J. Darboven Group

1999–2004
Managing Director, Brainzzz Kommunikation GmbH, Munich
MKG Network AG

 

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Norbert Leopoldseder

Since 1995
Supervisory Board, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG, Hamburg

Since 1982
Senior Partner, Leopoldseder & Partner mbB, Steinhagen

 

Philipp Guht

Since 2023
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG, Hamburg

2022–2023
Managing Director, Food Retail Sales, J.J. Darboven GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg

Jan–Nov 2021
External Consultant to the Management Board for Marketing & Sales, Arla Foods, Düsseldorf

2017–2020
Managing Director, Fresh & Delicatessen D, AT, CH – Mondelēz International, Bremen

2015–2017
Key Account Director, Fresh & Delicatessen, Mondelēz International, Bremen

2013–2015
Senior Brand Manager, Delicatessen & Out-of-Home, Mondelēz International, Bremen

2011–2013
Key Account Director, Coffee, Kraft Foods Germany 

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Wilfried Peters

Since 2016
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG, Hamburg

2006–2016
Chief Financial Officer, J.J. Darboven Holding Verwaltungs AG

2005–2006
Managing Director, J.J. Darboven GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg

1985–2005
Various managing director positions, CAPAROL Group, Ober-Ramstadt
Chief Representative, Lacufa AG, Berlin

 

Strongly positioned - nationally and internationally

Whether café, hotel, bakery, petrol station or communal catering: Wherever people enjoy hot drinks, we are a reliable partner. We adapt our products and services to the needs of a wide range of industries - individually, solution-oriented and with a genuine passion for quality.

Thanks to several subsidiaries in numerous European countries and close trading relationships worldwide, we have a local presence - in terms of advice, logistics and service. This is how we combine Hanseatic tradition with international agility.

City, Country

Name

Address

link

Hamburg, Germany

J.J. Darboven GmbH & Co KG

Pinkertweg 13, 22113 Hamburg

 

Sauerlach, Germany

J.J. Darboven GmbH & Co KG

Rudolf-Diesel-Ring 21, 82054 Sauerlach

 

Hamburg, Germany

IDEE Office Coffee Service GmbH

Pinkertweg 13, 22113 Hamburg

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Sauerlach, Germany

J.J. Darboven GmbH & Co KG

Rudolf-Diesel-Ring 21, 82054 Sauerlach

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Rödermark, Germany

Gourvita GmbH Gourmet mail order company

Adam-Opel-Str. 19, 63322 Rödermark

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Amersfoort, Netherlands

J.J. Darboven B.V.

Uraniumweg 52, 3812 RK Amersfoort

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Dartford, United Kingdom

Café du Monde Ltd.

Unit A4 Riverside Industrial Estate DA1 5BS Dartford

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Dublin, Ireland

J.J. Darboven Ireland Ltd.

2 a Convent Road Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin

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Issenheim, France

J.J. Darboven FranceS.A.

1, Rue du Tissage, 68500 Issenheim

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Graz, Austria

J. Hornig GmbH

Waager-Biro Str. 39-41, 8020 Graz

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Chrášťany, Czech Republic

Prague-West; J.J. Darboven s.r.o.

Sobínská 233 25219 Chráštany

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Bratislava, Slovakia

J.J. Darboven s.r.o.

Na vràtkach 16 841 01 Bratislava

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Rumia, Poland

J.J. Darboven Poland Sp. z o.o.

Stoczniowców 2a 84230 Rumia

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Responsibility with attitude

Our commitment to the Whistleblower Protection Act

For us, responsibility is an inseparable part of doing business. We stand for fair cooperation - characterized by respect, trust and integrity. Compliance with the law is a top priority at J.J. Darboven . Corruption, fraud, discrimination or other misconduct have no place at our company.

We offer all employees and business partners the opportunity to report any misconduct via an external reporting office - confidentially, anonymously if required:

Contact for information:
Lawyer Dr. Philipp Engelhoven
Esche Schümann Commichau
Am Sandtorkai 44, 20457 Hamburg
+49 40 36 805-119
hinweisgeber-JJDarboven@esche.de

You can also contact our Compliance Officer Lars Engel or your respective contact person in the company. We protect the legitimate interests of all whistleblowers. Help us to uphold our system of values.

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