At
the regular meeting of the Supervisory Board confirmed the
appointment of Dr. Christian Göke (47) as the new CEO of Messe
Berlin GmbH as of 01 July 2013. Raimund Hosch, who currently holds
the post, is due to retire and will leave the company at the end of
June 2013.
Chairman
of the Supervisory Board Hans-Joachim Kamp welcomed the decision:
“Over the last twelve years, together with Raimund Hosch, Christian
Göke has overseen the positive change which the company has
undergone and consequently is in the best possible position to master
the challenges that lie ahead. I am very glad that an internationally
highly respected expert is taking over the company, someone who
represents continuity in a business in which personal commitment
matters so much.“
Christian
Göke, who qualified in business and has a PhD in Law, has been COO
of Messe Berlin GmbH since April 2000 and previously held posts with
Messe Frankfurt GmbH and Roland Berger & Partner.
Commenting,
Dr. Christian Göke said: “I wish to express my thanks and
happiness to the Supervisory Board for the trust it has placed in me
and until the changeover I intend to continue the good work with
Raimund Hosch.
