USA - Atlanta

Hamburg's connection to the USA – Atlanta

Hamburg and Atlanta are linked by a dynamic partnership that goes far beyond transatlantic trade. The Port of Hamburg is an important gateway for the export of German goods to the USA, while Atlanta, as the economic centre of the south-eastern United States, is home to numerous German companies and institutions.

The Hanseatic City of Hamburg's goal in the USA is to promote innovation, facilitate investment and intensify exchange in the fields of business, science and culture. Close relations already exist in the logistics, aviation, medical technology and renewable energy sectors.

The potential lies in particular in cooperation on future topics such as digitalisation, sustainability and start-up cooperation. Joint projects and networks strengthen the competitiveness of both cities and create new opportunities for companies and talent.

HamburgAmbassador Sabrina Tams

Sabrina Tams is Chief Financial Officer at Grenzebach North America in Newnan, Georgia, a subsidiary of the German mechanical and plant engineering company Grenzebach. After completing her degree in public finance and working as a certified tax advisor in Hamburg, she moved to the United States in 2010. For more than 15 years, she supported international clients as an Associate Partner and tax advisor at Rödl in Atlanta, advising on tax and business-related matters.
In her current role as CFO, she is responsible for the financial strategy and management of the North American location and actively strengthens transatlantic collaboration between the company’s German headquarters and its U.S. operations.

Since 2021, Sabrina Tams has been serving as a board member of the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta, where she is committed to fostering the German-American community in the southeastern United States. As a native of Hamburg, she is passionate about representing the values and strengths of her home city internationally and building lasting bridges between Hamburg and Atlanta.

Expertise for Hamburg

Three adults engaged in conversation in a room with a blue brick wall and decorative shields. — HamburgAmbassador Sabrina Tams together with her colleague Ursula Schulz

As HamburgAmbassador in Atlanta, Sabrina Tams brings special expertise in international tax consulting, compliance and auditing. Her focus is on supporting German companies entering the US market, developing strategies to minimise tax risks and promoting sustainable growth.

Thanks to her many years of experience in both countries and her strong network in business, culture and education, she is able to provide Hamburg with targeted support in promoting the city as a business location, establishing collaborations and organising delegation trips. She is passionate about intercultural exchange, promoting innovation and strengthening transatlantic relations - particularly in the fields of business, science and culture. With her commitment and expertise, she contributes to positioning Hamburg as an attractive and open location in the USA.