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A family business with its finger on the pulse
100% Family owend
Since its founding by mail-order pioneer Werner Otto in 1965, ECE has remained fully owned by the Otto family to this day. As an owner-operated family company, we are able to conduct the business independently, autonomously, and with a long-term approach – a key element of our continued business success and long-term customer relationships.

Our CEO Alexander Otto
The company has been managed by Alexander Otto, the son of the founder, since the year 2000. As co-owner and head of the company, he brings his personal perspective as a long-term investor and customer-driven service provider to the company, day in and day out – and does so in an authentic and accessible way, directly interacting with partners, retailers, investors, and employees at ECE headquarters in northern Hamburg.

Appreciative corporate culture
Challenging assignments, mutual respect and appreciation, genuine teamwork, and deep dedication – that’s what working with us is all about. Our values form the basis of our corporate culture.
We interact on a first-name basis, communicate with each other as equals, know what our customers want, and are always searching for new solutions and innovative ways to achieve lasting success. We work in a flexible and connected manner and promote an independent and results-driven approach as well as collaboration across teams and departments.

A healthy work–life balance
As a family-owned company, it’s extremely important to us that our employees can strike a healthy balance between their careers and the various phases of their lives and their individual interests. Perks such as flexible work schedules and mobile work arrangements, a childcare allowance, our in-house gym, and a partnership with pme Familienservice, which offers consultancy and placement services for childcare and for relatives in need of care, are just a few of the ways we help our employees balance their working and private lives.
Learn morePerks and company activities
We offer our employees attractive perks and numerous benefits. But in addition to their work, we also want our employees to relax and enjoy themselves, too. Whether at a summer festival, a Christmas party, or a live open-air screening of a major sporting event with the team and their whole family, there are plenty of opportunities for coworkers to get together in a relaxed atmosphere.