New executive vice president for Köln-Messe

Bernd Aufderheide, executive vice president of Köln-Messe, vacated his position voluntarily on 9 July 2003. In an immediate internal appointment, Oliver P. Kuhrt, 40, was named as his successor. He has been managing director of the Koelnmesse group’s service company since January 2000.
Since May 2000 Bernd Aufderheide had had responsibility for managing the marketing areas of “Communication and News Media”, “Home, Garden and Leisure”, “Health, Environment and Facilities”, “Fashion” and “Art and Culture”. He will continue to be associated with Köln-Messe in an advisory capacity.