In the course of his life, Prof Dr Michael Otto has received numerous awards for his work as an entrepreneur, conservationist, benefactor and socially committed citizen. He has also held, and continues to hold, some significant honorary posts.
Here is an overview of these awards and posts:
Prof. Dr. Otto has been appointed to the following honorary positions, amongst others:
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Michael Otto Environmental Foundation
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Werner Otto Foundation for Medical Research
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Aid by Trade Foundation
- Co-founder and Honorary Member of the World Future Council, Hamburg
- Co-founder and Honorary Senator of the German National Foundation, Weimar
- Initiator and Chairman of the Executive Board of the Foundation "KlimaWirtschaft" – German Entrepreneurs for Climate Protection, Berlin
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Helmut and Loki Schmidt Foundation
- Member of the International Club of Rome
- Honorary Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the environmental foundation WWF Germany, Berlin
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Society for Politics and Industry (RISSEN House), Hamburg