We get your party started on the road!
Meet our team.
As an interdisciplinary team, HKES combines extensive expertise in the areas of event logistics, event module construction, and event production. Benefit from our expertise and experience to ensure the successful implementation of your projects.
Berend Koll
Managing Director, Dr.jur.
Felix Suwelack
Managing Director
Kai Straakholder
Head of Event Modules
Marcel Wodniock
Head of Legal, Human Resources and Administration, Assessor iuris
Martin Schmeißer
Head of event logistics
René Woelki
Head of event production
Adrian Schwarz
Intern
Ali Salem
Site manager
Alissa Meier
Designer / specialised planner
Anja Kanther
Office Administration Assistant – Accounting
Anna Rödel
Project manager, Special Constructions
Anne Jacobsohn
Team leader, Premium Camping
Anneke Wojtun
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Ariane Nietzschmann
Project assistant
Bennett Zeug
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Christin Seyboth
Leader of Marketing, Team leader Event Services
Daniel Gunkel
Project assistant, Sustainability
Dennis Wedemeyer
Carpenter and Assembler
Ellen Schlattmann
Project assistant Event and Area Architecture
Felix Suwelack
Managing Director
Franziska Macht
Team leader, Fullfillment
Hanno Koll
Of counsel
Jana Ebeling
Intern
Jennifer Däbritz
Employee, Team Marketing and Event Services
Josina Rehberg
Project assistant, Event modules
Judith Becker
Project assistant, PTS (Production Team Support), Legal, Human Resources and Administration
Julia Scheiblich
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Juliane Renner
Office Administration Assistant – Accounting
Julie Becker
Project assistant
Kai Straakholder
Head of Event Modules
Karim El Boujdaini
Project assistant, Marketing and Event Services
Katja Adamy
Accounting clerk
Klara Rüsing
Project manager
Léa Lépine
Team leader Event and Area Architecture
Lucas Richter
Trainee
Luise Itter
Employee, Team Consulting and Data Protection Officer, Dipl.-Jur.
Lukas Jahn
Project assistant
Lukas Probst
Employee, Team Personnel
Marcel Wodniock
Head of Legal, Human Resources and Administration, Assessor iuris
Marie Kassmann
Head of Production Management
Martin Schmeißer
Head of event logistics
Maximilian Hilgert
Assembler
Michel Jarck
Project employee, Structural Engineering
Natascha Lammers
Project employee, event logistics
Norman Peters
Employee, Team Personnel
Paul Turba
Project leader for special constructions
René Lammert
Working student
René Woelki
Head of event production
Richard Heinbokel
Of Counsel
Sebastian Ulrich
Warehouse operator
Tessa Rudolph
Project employee
Thomas Hapke
Project employee
Timea Kühne
Project employee PTS, Department for law, personnel and administration
Tina Herfurth
Event production, Administation
Tomas Köhler
Project leader
Jennifer Däbritz
Employee, Team Marketing and Event Services
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Jennifer Däbritz works as a student intern in the Marketing Team and the Event Services Team. She is responsible for creating and managing marketing materials, as well as creating and managing content for various channels (online and offline). In the Event Services Team, she assists with the coordination, planning, and execution of local events.
Qualifikation
Jennifer Däbritz completed a dual bachelor’s degree program in tourism management with a focus on event management. She brings a passion for storytelling and creative work to the table and has a hands-on approach. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Media Management & Technology at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production, administration
Standort
Leipzig
Anja Kanther
Office Administration Assistant – Accounting
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Anja Kanther is responsible for the operational accounting of HKES and its subsidiaries and coordinates the collaboration with the tax office.
Qualifikation
Anja Kanther earned a degree in business administration in Leipzig. She has many years of experience in controlling and accounting.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Administration
Standort
Leipzig
Luise Itter
Employee, Team Consulting and Data Protection Officer, Dipl.-Jur.
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Luise Itter’s area of responsibility includes advising event organizers and local governments on safety planning for large-scale events and on the implementation of permitting procedures, particularly in the areas of construction, commercial, and environmental law. She also handles communications with government agencies on behalf of event organizers.
Qualifikation
Luise Itter earned a law degree from the University of Leipzig.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production, administration
Standort
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Lukas Probst
Employee, Team Personnel
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Within the premium camping team, Lukas Probst is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the camping resorts. His responsibilities also include managing transportation.
Qualifikation
Lukas Probst is a certified freight forwarding and logistics services specialist. He has several years of experience in the events industry.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Norman Peters
Employee, Team Personnel
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Norman Peters supports the department of law, personnel and administration and manages all questions regarding the fullfillment of operational tasks within the company.
Qualifikation
Tätigkeitsfeld
Administration
Standort
Leipzig
Richard Heinbokel
Of Counsel
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Richard Heinbokel is in charge of the internal fleet management and does consulting on the use and operation of constrction machines at events. Additionally, he is an expert in excavating and supports organisers with short-term reactions following weather scenarios.
Qualifikation
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics, event production
Standort
Hamburg
Tomas Köhler
Project leader
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Tomas Köhler leads various projects in the departments of event modules and event production and is responsible for client handling and stage management.
Qualifikation
Tomas Köhler is a master in event technology and has many years of experience in the event sector.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules, event production
Standort
Hamburg
Marie Kassmann
Head of Production Management
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As production manager, Marie Kassmann plans large-scale events and accompanies or manages their execution. This includes, among other things, the coordination of individual contractors under consideration of various requirments.
Qualifikation
Marie Kassmann completed a Master’s degree in Cultural and Media Management in Hamburg, before moving to Saarbrücken, where she coordinated the first edition Resonanzen Festival.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Hamburg
Timea Kühne
Project employee PTS, Department for law, personnel and administration
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As a working student, Timea Kühne is responsible for the coordination and planing and of festival crews. Further, she supports the team in preparations for the Deichbrand Festival.
Qualifikation
Timea Kühne is studying „Communications and Event Management“ by correspondence course. Her studies allow her to incorporate the latest knowledge into her work.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Administration
Standort
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Karim El Boujdaini
Project assistant, Marketing and Event Services
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Karim El Boujdaini is in charge of the internal and external company communication and graphic design within the Marketing team. Within the Event Services team, he is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of local events, such as the Highfield Festival, as well as for liaising with the relevant contractors.
Qualifikation
Karim El Boujdaini completed his training as a Media Designer (digital and print media).
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production, administration
Standort
Leipzig
Judith Becker
Project assistant, PTS (Production Team Support), Legal, Human Resources and Administration
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Judith Becker coordinates personnel planning across various projects and is responsible for administration and payroll within the Legal, Human Ressources and Administration department.
Qualifikation
Judith Becker brings a wealth of experience to the team, having previously worked as a legal assistant at a law firm.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Administration
Standort
Leipzig
Marcel Wodniock
Head of Legal, Human Resources and Administration, Assessor iuris
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Marcel Wodniock heads the Legal, Human Resources and Administration department. His responsibilities include managing human resources and accounting, as well as administrative and advisory activities. On the latter, he advises event organisers and local authorities on safety concepts for large-scale events and the implementation of approval procedures, particularly in the area of building law. He also coordinates between authorities and event organizers.
Qualifikation
Marcel Wodniock graduted from Leipzig University with a degree in Law.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production, administration
Standort
Leipzig
Katja Adamy
Accounting clerk
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Katja Adamy is responsible for all operational accounting processes and preparatory accounting within the company.
Qualifikation
Katja Adamy is a qualified bookkeeper (HWK).
Tätigkeitsfeld
Administration
Standort
Leipzig
Michel Jarck
Project employee, Structural Engineering
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
At HKES, Michel Jarck works in the Event Modules department. He is specialised in structural calculations and analysis of strength behaviour in event modules. His responsibilities include running structural verification calculations, assisting in the construction of event modules and the implementation of various projects.
Qualifikation
Michel Jarck holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. During his studies, he specialised in strength calculations and the simulation of construction components using various CAD and simulation programmes. He has in-depth knowledge of construction, as well as the analysis, calculation and simulation of the strength and failure behaviour of components and containers under load.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules
Standort
Hamburg
Maximilian Hilgert
Assembler
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As an assembler, Maximilian Hilgert is responsible for the assembly, erection and dismantling of event modules.
Qualifikation
Maximilian Hilgert completed his training as a Retail Salesman. He has many years’ experience working on festival projects, where he has been able to put his practical skills to use.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Wurster Nordseeküste
Ahlinger Weg 4
27639 Wurster Nordseeküste
Hanno Koll
Of counsel
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Hanno Koll offers both internal and external consulting on all matters relating to the use of open spaces for events. His areas of expertise include site management for large-scale events, as well as the law governing frants and subsidies. He acts as an intermediary between event organisers and site owners and conducts assessments of suitability for use.
Qualifikation
Hanno Koll holds his Masters’s degree in Agricultural Sciences.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Wurster Nordseeküste
Adrian Schwarz
Intern
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Adrian Schwarz is supporting the Stage Management team with Tech-Advancing for the upcoming festival season.
Qualifikation
Adrian Schwarz is studying for his Bachelor’s degree in Event Management and Technology at the TH Mittelhessen. The course provides specialised knowledge in both business management and event technology. He has already gained initial experience in stage management through the organisation of small events alongside his studies.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Anne Jacobsohn
Team leader, Premium Camping
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Anne Jaconsohn and her team are responsible for the planning, management and execution of temporary camping resorts, as well as on-site supervision.
Qualifikation
Anne Jacobsohn completed a specialist course in event management and planning. She has multiple years of experience in coordinating and managing large-scale camping projects, as well as in hospitality management.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Hamburg
Große Elbstraße 162
22767 Hamburg
Julia Scheiblich
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Julia Scheblich is in charge of the correspondence, coordination, and booking of travel plans for various event logistics and event modules projects. Furthermore, she is responsible for the scheduling of personnel and vehicles at the Hamburg location. Her area of work encompasses processing client requests and assisting on projects in the department for event modules.
Qualifikation
Julia Scheiblich holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Print and Media Technology. She completed further acedemic training in Event Management and is now a qualified acedemic event manager.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Lucas Richter
Trainee
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Lucas Richter is completing his apprenticeship as an Event Manager at HKES.
Qualifikation
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
Juliane Renner
Office Administration Assistant – Accounting
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Julianne Renner role encompasses all operational sccounting processes. She coordinates the collaboration with the tax office in the area of accounting and is responsible for the accounts of the subsidiary companies.
Qualifikation
Julianne Renner completed her training as an industrial clerk. She also completed further training as an accounting specialist for event and cultural management. She has many years of experience in preparatory accounting and office management, in both front-office and back-office.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Administration
Standort
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Klara Rüsing
Project manager
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Within HKES, Klara Rüsing supports the Production Management team, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and temporary structures. Her job is to ensure the seamless planning and execution of infrastructure aspects of events and festivals.
Qualifikation
Klara Rüsing holds a Bachelor’s degree in German-French Cultural Studies from Saarbrücken and Metz, where she also gained initial experience in the festival industry through an internship at the first-edition of the Resonanzen Festivals 2020. After her studies, she furthered her knowledge in Cultural Management through a traineeship with the district of Siegen-Wittgestein, before she continued her career in festival and event production as a Junior Production Manager at Goodlive GmbH.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
Bennett Zeug
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As part of the Freight Forwarding team, Bennett Zeug is responsible for processing transport requests and orders, as well as communication with freight forwarders.
Qualifikation
Bennett Zeug completed his training in office administration and has many years experience in logistics.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Ellen Schlattmann
Project assistant Event and Area Architecture
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Ellen Schlattmann supports the Event & Area Architecture team as a working student. Her responsibilities include creating and drawing site plans for events, as well as conducting on-site surveys of the venue.
Qualifikation
Ellen Schlattmann has completed an apprenticeship in gardening and landscaping and is currently a business administration student.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
Anna Rödel
Project manager, Special Constructions
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Anna Rödel is responsible for the development of mobile event constructions, as specialised constructions or based on shipping containers. She assists our clients from the initial idea through to the practical implementation. As site manager, she oversees the entire process, from assesing feasibilty to ensuring the structure’s proper installation.
Qualifikation
Anna Rödel completed her training in interior design. She is also a state-certified technician specialising in interior design and construction. She is qualified to produce construction and detailed plans, 2D/3D drawings and planning in accordance with LBO and VstättVO.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules
Standort
Hamburg
Natascha Lammers
Project employee, event logistics
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Natascha Lammers is the contact person for clients within the department of event logistics. Her work encompasses the coordination and processing of logistical tasks during the daily operative work, support in the areas of disposition and travel planning, as well as the coordination of service providers. Futhermore, she supports the warhouse team in monitoring incoming products and inventory management.
Qualifikation
Natasch Lammers studied by correspondence course and holds a bachelor’s degree in „Eventmanagement“. Her previous work in a travel management allowed her to gather experience in the event logistics department.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Hamburg
René Lammert
Working student
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
René Lammert is completing the practical part of his studiens within the department of event logistics. He supports the team in project organisation, logistics and warehouse management.
Qualifikation
René Lammert is finishing his bachelor’s in business administration, with a focus on production, logistics and business informatics, as well as energy and sustainability management. He could use and further his knowledge and interest in logistical processes and planning through different part-time jobs.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Hamburg
Lukas Jahn
Project assistant
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Lukas Jahn works as a site manager in the Premium Camping team. His responsibilities include the management of rental material within the Premium Camping team, as well as coordinating the vehicles in Leipzig. Furthermore, he supports fullfillment projects in Leipzig.
Qualifikation
In 2020, Lukas Jahn completed his studies in Music and Event Management in Leipzig. During his studies, Lukas Jahn worked at different events and festivals, gaining valuable practical experience.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
Ali Salem
Site manager
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As a site manager, Ali Salem is responsible for the planning, execution and follow-up of camping resorts within the Prmium Camping team. His further responsibilities include project management for fulfilment projects in Leipzig, as well as managing the Leipzig warehouse.
Qualifikation
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics, event production
Standort
Leipzig
Paul Turba
Project leader for special constructions
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Paul Turba is responsible for developing mobile event structures, whether as custom-built structures or those based on shipping containers. He works with our clients from the initial concept through to practical implementation. As a site manager, he oversees the entire process, from assessing feasibility to ensuring proper assembly.
Qualifikation
Paul Turba completed his training in craftmanship, holds a Bachelor of Engineering and has experiene in assembly and lean management.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules
Standort
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Tessa Rudolph
Project employee
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Within the premium camping team, Tessa Rudolph is the lead receptionist at the festivals camping resorts. Furthermore, she is in charge of the coordination of personnel and the festival crew in this area.
Qualifikation
Tessa Rudolph holds a bachelor’s degree in „Event Management and Technology“.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
Alissa Meier
Designer / specialised planner
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Alissa Meier works in the Event Modules department at HKES and specialises in the design of event modules. Her role involves developing innovative and functional design solutions that meet the requirements and standards of the event sector.
Qualifikation
Alissa Meier holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Osnabrück and brings valuable industry experience through positions as an development engineer and design engineer. She has extensive knowledge of various CAD programmes and VBA programming, which enables her to create efficient and precise design plans.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules
Standort
Hamburg
Dennis Wedemeyer
Carpenter and Assembler
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Dennis Wedemeyer is responsible for various projects as project manager. He is in charge of the technical implementation and execution of trade fair appearances and evening events for various clients. He works as a foreman in our warehouse in Buxtehude and is responsible for repairs, maintanance and modifications on container modules.
Qualifikation
Dennis Wedemeyer is a trained carpenter. He has also completed further training in Media Technology, Graphics and Design.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics, event modules
Standort
Buxtehude
HKES GmbH – Office Hamburg
Große Elbstraße 162
22767 Hamburg
Jana Ebeling
Intern
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Jana Ebeling is completing an internship in the Stage Management team as part of her studies.
Qualifikation
Jana Ebeling is studying Event Management. Through volunteer work in cultural event planning, at the cultural office in Bremerhaven, as well as other voluntary work, she has already gained practical experience in the coordination and execution of events.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Hamburg
Josina Rehberg
Project assistant, Event modules
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Josina Rehberg oversees projects in the field of modular event structures from the initial inquiry through to implementation. Her focus is on the development and planning of mobile event architecture—both as custom structures and those based on shipping containers. Her responsibilities include preparing proposals, participating in detailed design planning, liaising with clients, and coordinating with external service providers. In addition, she supports the construction management team during the assembly phases and ensures that everything runs smoothly on each project site.
Qualifikation
Josina Rehberg completed her training in event management and holds a degree in „International Travel and Tourism“. She has multiple years of experience in event and project management.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules
Standort
Hamburg
Anneke Wojtun
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Anneke Wojtun is the point of contact for our clients in the Event Logistics department. Her role encompasses coordinating and processing logistical tasks relating to day-to-day operations, as well as coordinating with our service providers.
Qualifikation
Anneke Wojtun holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Management, specialising in event management.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Christin Seyboth
Leader of Marketing, Team leader Event Services
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Christin Seyboth is responsible for planning, managing and executing projects of internal and external corporate communications within the Marketing team. Within the Event Services team, she is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing local campaigns and liasising with the relevant contractorsas. At events, she oversees various individual projects.
Qualifikation
Christin Seyboth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Leipzig. She holds her Master’s degree in Business Administration, specialising in Marketing and Logistics, from the University of Halle-Wittenberg.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production, administration
Standort
Leipzig
Daniel Gunkel
Project assistant, Sustainability
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Daniel Gunkel is responsible for recycling and waste management at events within the Sustainability team. His role encompass coordinating the HKES recycling station, as well as site control measures at festivals. Furthermore, he is responsible for planning and implementing site cleaning und waste management at various events. He uses his expertise in event automation to help make future events more sustainable.
Qualifikation
Daniel Gunkel holds his Master’s of Science in Automation Systems from the TU Chemnitz. During his studies he already aided HKES in the area of sustainability at numerous events. He brings valuable experience in event automation from his studies.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Offenburg
Julie Becker
Project assistant
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Qualifikation
Julie Becker completed her training as an Event Manager at the IHK in Hamburg. She furthered her qualifications by taking a certificate course in ‘Event Management’ at the Studieninstitut für Kommunikation.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules
Standort
Hamburg
Martin Schmeißer
Head of event logistics
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Martin Schmeißer leads the department for Event Logistics at HKES. He handles a wide array of logistical challenges – from transportation and personnel scheduling, to warehouse and fleet management. Additionally, he is responsible for the set-up and dismantling at events.
Qualifikation
Martin Schmeißer began his career as an event manager and went on to qualify as an expert and specialist for road haulage at the IHK.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics, Event production
Standort
Hamburg
René Woelki
Head of event production
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As Head of the Event Production Department, René Woelki and the department’s specialist teams assist organisers with professional planning and project management. Furthermore, he is in charge of operational production management at various events and is involved in stage management.
Qualifikation
René Woelki completed his training as an event manager. He is also a qualified hygiene officer for clubs, trade fairs and events.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Tina Herfurth
Event production, Administation
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As team leader of the project team PTS, Tina Herfurth leads the coordination of personnel requirements for the festival season and other projects within the group. Furthermore, she is responsible for the Helpdesk at different events, develops requirement profiles, trains for the job of event manager and organises incentives and employee events in the deparment of personnel.
Qualifikation
Tina Herfurth completed her training as an event manager at the IHK and has years of experience. Furthermore, she holds a bachelor’s degree in „Communication and Media Studies“ at the Universiyt of Leipzig.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production, Administration
Standort
Leipzig
Léa Lépine
Team leader Event and Area Architecture
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
As team leader, Léa Lépine is responsible for the coordination and production of site plans. Furthermore, she runs the helpdesk at events.
Qualifikation
Léa Lépine studied for a Bachelor’s degree in architecture in Bordeaux. She completed her Master’s degree in architecture at the HTW in Dresden in 2017.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
Thomas Hapke
Project employee
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Thomas Hapke cares for the processing of infrastructure requests and works in material handling. His work also encompasses the techincal implementation of trade fair setups. Furthermore, he is responsible for various projects at festival productions.
Qualifikation
Thomas Hapke completed his training as an industrial mechanic. With his extensive knowledge in craftsmanship and technical execution, as well as his experience in festival operations, he enriches the team.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules, Event production
Standort
Leipzig
Sebastian Ulrich
Warehouse operator
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Sebastian Ulrich is responsible for the management and maintenance of inventory ad the warehouse structure at the warehouse in Buxtehude.
Qualifikation
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Buxtehude
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Ariane Nietzschmann
Project assistant
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Ariane supports the Production Management team at HKES. Her role is to ensure the seamless planning and execution of infrastructural aspects at events and festivals.
Qualifikation
Ariane Nietzschmann holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Logistics Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design. She brings valuable experience through her previous work in logistics and the event industry, as well as diverse voluntary work in design and event production.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event production
Standort
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Hamburg
Große Elbstraße 162
22767 Hamburg
Kai Straakholder
Head of Event Modules
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Kai Straakholder and his team are responsible for the design, planning and manufacturing of event modules and temporary structures for the event industry.
Qualifikation
Kai Straakholder holds a Master of Engineering degree.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event modules, Event production
Standort
Hamburg
Felix Suwelack
Managing Director
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Felex Suwelack is a managing director of HKES GmbH. He oversees stage productions as technical manager or stage manager.
Qualifikation
Felix Suwelack completed his training as an event manager. He then studied industrial engineering in Lübeck.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics, event modules, event poduction
Standort
Hamburg
Franziska Macht
Team leader, Fullfillment
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Franziska Macht is a project manager and team leader within the department for Event Logistics. She and her team are in charge of the logistical planning, management and execution of brand appearances at events. Her responsibilites include transport planning, vehicle and personnel scheduling, client care, as well as the management warehouse operations.
Qualifikation
Franziska Macht studied International Logistics Management and, during her studies, gained extensive experience in project management at a warehouse logistics service provider, in the transport and logistics sector and in the automotive industry. She wrote her Bachelor’s thesis on „The Automation of Transport Processes in Warehouses“.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics
Standort
Hamburg
Berend Koll
Managing Director, Dr.jur.
Verantwortungsbereich und Zuständigkeit
Berend Koll is a managing director of HKES GmbH. As festival and production manager at various music festivals, he is responsible for communicating with the authorities and proccess management. Additionally, he advises event organisers on safety concepts and event planning for large-scale events.
Qualifikation
Berend Koll studied law in Rostock and Leipzig. He has worked as a lecturer at the University of Leipzig and the Saxon Police University.
Tätigkeitsfeld
Event logistics, event modules, event production
Standort
Leipzig
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