Vita

Herbert Otte Publicly appointed and sworn Expert by the Chamber of commerce — Herbert Otte
Publicly appointed and sworn Expert by the Chamber of commerce

Professional Career at a Glance

1983–1984: Internship at a veneer mill in Winsen/Luhe
1984–1987: Apprenticeship in Wholesale and Foreign Trade (specializing in wood)
1987–1989: Military service in the Navy
1989: Management of a veneer mill in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo)
1990–1991: Sales representative in international timber trade
1991–1992: Managing director of a veneer production company in the USA
Since 1993: Self-employed wood broker and consultant for international timber traders and processors
For many years: Publicly appointed and sworn expert (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) for wood, veneers, tonewoods, and musical instruments – specialized in expert opinions, species protection (CITES), and CO₂ certificates

Self-Employed Since 1993 – Herbert Otte

I have been active in the timber trade since 1993, working as a broker for European wood and veneer producers — with a particular focus on tonewoods for musical instruments. My expertise includes:

Trading in round timber, sawn timber, wood-based materials, panels, tonewoods, and veneers
Global client support across Asia, the USA, Russia, Europe, and many other markets
Organization of and participation in international trade fairs (music, timber, furniture, and marine industries)
International business travel to strengthen and expand the global trading network

I offer in-depth consulting and tailored solutions for the international wood trade as well as CO₂ certificate services.

Special Expertise & Qualifications

I possess in-depth expertise in international timber trade and wood evaluation, backed by over 40 years of professional experience across four continents.

Languages:

English – Business fluent (spoken and written)

Core Competencies:

Measurement, valuation, and quality assessment of veneers, round timber, tonewoods, engineered wood products, and sawn timber
Extensive international experience: Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa
Specialized knowledge in tonewoods and musical instruments

Additional Qualifications:

Certified trainer according to the AEVO (German Trainer Aptitude Regulation)
Member of the examination board for wholesale and foreign trade specialists (Chamber of Industry and Commerce – IHK Ostfriesland & Papenburg)

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Jürgen Göken, M.Sc. Sarah Fayed, Herbert Otte. (2019).
Investigation of the Sound Pressure Distribution on Different Woods.
Experimental Results on the Use of Ultrasonic and Acoustic Measurements for Vibration Analysis, Hochschule Emden / Leer

Poster