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Get to know our team.
As an interdisciplinary team, HKES combines extensive expertise in the areas of event logistics, event module construction, and event production. Take advantage of 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
Auwalu Bala
Cleaner
Bennett Zeug
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Christin Seyboth
Leader of Marketing, Team leader Event Services
Daniel Gunkel
Project assistant, Sustainability
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
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
Project assistant
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
Warehouse operator
Michel Jarck
Project employee, Structural Engineering
Natascha Lammers
Project manager, event logistics
Norman Peters
Employee, Team Personnel
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
Auwalu Bala
Cleaner
Area of responsibility and competence
As a cleaner, Auwalu Bala is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of our office in Leipzig.
Qualifications
Auwalu Bala has eight years of professional experience in building cleaning and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Leipzig.
Field
Administration
Location
Leipzig
Jennifer Däbritz
Employee, Team Marketing and Event Services
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production, administration
Location
Leipzig
Anja Kanther
Office Administration Assistant – Accounting
Area of responsibility and competence
Anja Kanther is responsible for the operational accounting of HKES and its subsidiaries and coordinates the collaboration with the tax office.
Qualifications
Anja Kanther earned a degree in business administration in Leipzig. She has many years of experience in controlling and accounting.
Field
Administration
Location
Leipzig
Luise Itter
Employee, Team Consulting and Data Protection Officer, Dipl.-Jur.
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Luise Itter earned a law degree from the University of Leipzig.
Field
Event production, administration
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Lukas Probst
Project assistant
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Lukas Probst is a certified freight forwarding and logistics services specialist. He has several years of experience in the events industry.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Norman Peters
Employee, Team Personnel
Area of responsibility and competence
Norman Peters supports the department of law, personnel and administration and manages all questions regarding the fullfillment of operational tasks within the company.
Qualifications
Field
Administration
Location
Leipzig
Richard Heinbokel
Of Counsel
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Field
Event logistics, event production
Location
Hamburg
Tomas Köhler
Project leader
Area of responsibility and competence
Tomas Köhler leads various projects in the departments of event modules and event production and is responsible for client handling and stage management.
Qualifications
Tomas Köhler is a master in event technology and has many years of experience in the event sector.
Field
Event modules, event production
Location
Hamburg
Marie Kassmann
Head of Production Management
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Hamburg
Timea Kühne
Project employee PTS, Department for law, personnel and administration
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Timea Kühne is studying „Communications and Event Management“ by correspondence course. Her studies allow her to incorporate the latest knowledge into her work.
Field
Administration
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Karim El Boujdaini
Project assistant, Marketing and Event Services
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Karim El Boujdaini completed his training as a Media Designer (digital and print media).
Field
Event production, administration
Location
Leipzig
Judith Becker
Project assistant, PTS (Production Team Support), Legal, Human Resources and Administration
Area of responsibility and competence
Judith Becker coordinates personnel planning across various projects and is responsible for administration and payroll within the Legal, Human Ressources and Administration department.
Qualifications
Judith Becker brings a wealth of experience to the team, having previously worked as a legal assistant at a law firm.
Field
Administration
Location
Leipzig
Marcel Wodniock
Head of Legal, Human Resources and Administration, Assessor iuris
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Marcel Wodniock graduted from Leipzig University with a degree as a fully qualified lawyer.
Field
Event production, administration
Location
Leipzig
Katja Adamy
Accounting clerk
Area of responsibility and competence
Katja Adamy is responsible for all operational accounting processes and preparatory accounting within the company.
Qualifications
Katja Adamy is a qualified bookkeeper (HWK).
Field
Administration
Location
Leipzig
Michel Jarck
Project employee, Structural Engineering
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event modules
Location
Hamburg
Maximilian Hilgert
Warehouse operator
Area of responsibility and competence
Maximilian Hilgert is responsible for the management and maintenance of inventory ad the warehouse structure at the warehouse in Buxtehude.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event logistics
Location
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Wurster Nordseeküste
Ahlinger Weg 4
27639 Wurster Nordseeküste
Hanno Koll
Of counsel
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Hanno Koll holds his Masters’s degree in Agricultural Sciences.
Field
Event production
Location
Wurster Nordseeküste
Adrian Schwarz
Intern
Area of responsibility and competence
Adrian Schwarz is supporting the Stage Management team with Tech-Advancing for the upcoming festival season.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Anne Jacobsohn
Team leader, Premium Camping
Area of responsibility and competence
Anne Jaconsohn and her team are responsible for the planning, management and execution of temporary camping resorts, as well as on-site supervision.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Lucas Richter
Trainee
Area of responsibility and competence
Lucas Richter is completing his apprenticeship as an Event Manager at HKES.
Qualifications
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
Juliane Renner
Office Administration Assistant – Accounting
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Administration
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Klara Rüsing
Project manager
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
Bennett Zeug
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Area of responsibility and competence
As part of the Freight Forwarding team, Bennett Zeug is responsible for processing transport requests and orders, as well as communication with freight forwarders.
Qualifications
Bennett Zeug completed his training in office administration and has many years experience in logistics.
Field
Event logistics
Location
Hamburg
Anna Rödel
Project manager, Special Constructions
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event modules
Location
Hamburg
Natascha Lammers
Project manager, event logistics
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event logistics
Location
Hamburg
René Lammert
Working student
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event logistics
Location
Hamburg
Lukas Jahn
Project assistant
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
Ali Salem
Site manager
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Field
Event logistics, event production
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Tessa Rudolph
Project employee
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Tessa Rudolph holds a bachelor’s degree in „Event Management and Technology“.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
Alissa Meier
Designer / specialised planner
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event modules
Location
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Hamburg
Große Elbstraße 162
22767 Hamburg
Jana Ebeling
Intern
Area of responsibility and competence
Jana Ebeling is completing an internship in the Stage Management team as part of her studies.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Hamburg
Josina Rehberg
Project assistant, Event modules
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event modules
Location
Hamburg
Anneke Wojtun
Project assistant, Event Logistics
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Anneke Wojtun holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Management, specialising in event management.
Field
Event logistics
Location
Hamburg
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Christin Seyboth
Leader of Marketing, Team leader Event Services
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production, administration
Location
Leipzig
Daniel Gunkel
Project assistant, Sustainability
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Offenburg
Julie Becker
Project assistant
Area of responsibility and competence
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event modules
Location
Hamburg
Martin Schmeißer
Head of event logistics
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event logistics, Event production
Location
Hamburg
René Woelki
Head of event production
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
René Woelki completed his training as an event manager. He is also a qualified hygiene officer for clubs, trade fairs and events.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Tina Herfurth
Event production, Administation
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production, Administration
Location
Leipzig
Léa Lépine
Team leader Event and Area Architecture
Area of responsibility and competence
As team leader, Léa Lépine is responsible for the coordination and production of site plans. Furthermore, she runs the helpdesk at events.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
Thomas Hapke
Project employee
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event modules, Event production
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Warehouse Buxtehude
Erlengrund 2
21614 Buxtehude
Sebastian Ulrich
Warehouse operator
Area of responsibility and competence
Sebastian Ulrich was responsible for the management and maintenance of inventory ad the warehouse structure at the warehouse in Buxtehude. He passed away on September 30th.
Qualifications
Field
Event logistics
Location
Buxtehude
HKES GmbH – Office Leipzig
August-Bebel-Straße 59
04275 Leipzig
Ariane Nietzschmann
Project assistant
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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.
Field
Event production
Location
Leipzig
HKES GmbH – Office Hamburg
Große Elbstraße 162
22767 Hamburg
Kai Straakholder
Head of Event Modules
Area of responsibility and competence
Kai Straakholder and his team are responsible for the design, planning and manufacturing of event modules and temporary structures for the event industry.
Qualifications
Kai Straakholder holds a Master of Engineering degree.
Field
Event modules, Event production
Location
Hamburg
Felix Suwelack
Managing Director
Area of responsibility and competence
Felix Suwelack is a managing director of HKES GmbH. He oversees stage productions as technical manager or stage manager.
Qualifications
Felix Suwelack completed his training as an event manager. He then studied industrial engineering in Lübeck.
Field
Event logistics, event modules, event poduction
Location
Hamburg
Franziska Macht
Team leader, Fullfillment
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
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“.
Field
Event logistics
Location
Hamburg
Berend Koll
Managing Director, Dr.jur.
Area of responsibility and competence
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.
Qualifications
Berend Koll studied law in Rostock and Leipzig. He has worked as a lecturer at the University of Leipzig and the Saxon Police University.
Field
Event logistics, event modules, event production
Location
Leipzig
Let’s talk. We would be happy to advise you on your projects.
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