Affiliation: International Ice Hockey Federation (Former General Secretary) Position: Former General Secretary of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Professional Qualifications:
More than 30 years of international experience in sports management, sports marketing and event organization.
Marketing Director at the German Football Association (2001–2006).
Marketing Director at TEAM Marketing AG (1997–2001).
Executive Director at CWL Marketing AG (1994–1997), responsible for international sports marketing activities and involvement in Ice Hockey World Championship projects.
General Secretary of the International Ice Hockey Federation (2006–2021), overseeing global governance, administration, strategic development, commercial operations and international competitions.
Other Professional Activities:
Contributed to the organization of several Ice Hockey World Championships, including events held in Germany during the 1990s.
Frequent speaker and representative of the IIHF at international conferences, federation meetings and strategic forums within global sport.
Recognized as one of the leading executives in international ice hockey administration during his tenure with the IIHF.