Personnel adjustments announced
In the bustling landscape of German politics and business, July 2025 saw a wave of personnel changes that reshaped key sectors. Here's a roundup of some of the notable appointments and shifts that took place.
On the political front, Deacon assumed the role of head of security policy at Vodafone, while Ahrendts became the department head for "International Order, United Nations and Arms Control" in the Foreign Office. Schisanowski strengthened Public Affairs at Vonovia, and Wuerz took on the role of manager of political relations at Lufthansa Group.
In the business world, Kramer became a division manager at ENTEGA, and Mielke switched to APCO Berlin. Emig strengthened the Berlin office of Fuchs & Cie, while Moehle headlined Public Affairs at Knauf Insulation.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz remained a central figure during this period, focusing on European security and international cooperation. However, specific personnel changes linked to Merz or his administration were not detailed in the available sources.
Notably, readers were given the opportunity to report a personnel change that was happening at P&K, although the nature, position, or individuals involved were not specified. Other significant events included Chancellor Merz expressing condolences and coordinating emergency response after a deadly train derailment, and the signing of a treaty between Germany and the UK to facilitate direct London-Berlin train services.
In addition, several high-profile appointments were made, such as Kaesbach becoming the new State Secretary of Finance, Beinhoff heading the "Culture and Society" department in the Foreign Office, and Ankerstein becoming the National Director of UN Refugee Assistance.
As the dust settles from these changes, it's clear that the German landscape is poised for new leadership and fresh perspectives across politics and business. Stay tuned for more updates as these new appointees make their mark.
[1] Source: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Emphasizes European Security and International Cooperation, July 2025. [2] Source: Chancellor Merz Coordinates Emergency Response After Deadly Train Derailment, July 2025. [3] Source: Germany and UK Sign Treaty to Facilitate Direct Train Services, July 2025. [4] Source: German Government Moves Towards Abolishing Increased Passenger Air Travel Tax, July 2025.
- The Foreign Office witnessed a shift in policy-and-legislation with Ahrendts becoming the department head for "International Order, United Nations and Arms Control".
- In the realm of general news, Deacon took up the role of head of security policy at Vodafone, signifying a significant development in public affairs.
