Thomas Thiekoetter is Springer’s Global Compliance Officer. He is available to all employees, suppliers and customers, for consultation and support in all questions concerning compliance, harassment, discrimination or fraud protection.
Thomas Thiekötter has direct access to Springer’s Audit Committee. This ensures that breaches or suspicions of breaches of law or internal regulations are dealt with appropriately.
Additionally all employees, suppliers and customers can contact Elke Schaefer, attorney at law. As a neutral and external ombudswoman, Elke Schaefer is obligated to maintain confidentiality as well.