The leading minds behind the world's leading trade fair.
Senior Vice President
„IFFA is the leading trade fair for the meat and protein industry and the future-oriented meeting place for an entire sector undergoing transformation. Together with our partners, we are creating a platform that drives innovation, promotes international exchange and sets decisive impulses for tomorrow's food production.”
Since September 2010 Senior Vice President Technology
2006 - 2010 Vice President Technical Fairs, Messe Frankfurt GmbH
2000 - 2006 Director of Marketing Communications for the trade fairs ISH, Light+Building, Automechanika, IFFA, The Design Annual, Texcare and Material Vision
Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH
1999 - 2000 Press work for technical fairs at Messe Frankfurt
1992 - 1999 Management position in the field of sales and customer communications, RheinEnergie in Cologne
1989 - 1992 Press work for industrial employers association IAV and metal and electronics industry association Verband der Metall- und Elektroindustrie
Osnabrück – Emsland e.V.
1981 - 1988 Studies in Medieval and Modern History
Communications and Political Science
Georg August University, Göttingen
Vice President Technology Shows
„I am fascinated by being part of a dynamic environment and setting the course for the future of a changing industry together with exhibitors and trade visitors. And all on a global level: with our food technologies events on four continents, we set standards worldwide. IFFA in Frankfurt is the driving force behind future technologies and sustainable solutions – this is where the leading players in process technology for meat and alternative proteins meet.”
2004 – 2005
Internship in Sri Lanka, Asian German Sports Exchange Programme
2001 – 2004
Dual studies in Business Administration at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University for Messe Frankfurt
Director Marketing Communications Technology
„Communication is a living process with many participants - as a sender, receiver or part of a community. Everyone who needs information on the topics of our technology events should receive it according to their needs, regardless of time, place and channel. Target group-specific and individualised communication should bring added value.”
Till 1995 Magister: Politics, Modern and Ancient Philology
Head of Shared Expertise Technology
„Our technology trade fairs are more than just events - they are drivers of innovation; places where trends are brought to life, people network, knowledge is shared and unforgettable experiences are created. Our goal: perfect organisation for your personal encounters.”
