Koelnmesse lets COO Katharina C. Hamma go

Koelnmesse GmbH, the international trade fair and exhibitor centre located in Cologne, Germany has let its Chief Operating Officer, Katharina C. Hamma go.

Citing “differing views on the future strategic directions” of the company, the Supervisory Board of Koelnmesse decided on 16 November 2018, to terminate the working relationship with Hamma “with immediate effect.”

Until further notice, Koelnmesse CEO Gerald Böse will assume Ms. Hamma’s previous responsibilities   Hamma, was previously an authorized signatory at Messe München, and was appointed to the management board of Koelnmesse in 2011 to fill the newly created COO position.