Stefan Lohrberg leaves Koelnmesse

Stefan Lohrberg, who is responsible for Spoga+Gafa as director at Koelnmesse, is leaving the trade fair organiser. However, he will still accompany this year's upcoming edition: Spoga+Gafa 2024 will take place from 16 to 18 June. The move will take place at his own request on 31 July 2024.

"We would like to thank Stefan Lohrberg for his extraordinary contribution and commitment to the success of Spoga+Gafa. He has achieved a great deal and made a significant contribution to consolidating and further expanding Spoga+Gafa's position as the world's leading trade fair," says Sebastian Rosito, new Business Unit Director at the Cologne location.

Stefan Lohrberg explains: "My time at Koelnmesse was and is an incredibly valuable and inspiring experience for me. I am grateful for the trust placed in me, proud of what I have achieved and look forward to a successful Spoga+Gafa 2024 with the team."

Lohrberg joined Koelnmesse in 2016 as the project manager responsible for the garden and outdoor trade fair. He is regarded in the green sector as a source of ideas for this market and has helped initiate numerous innovations for the organisation of Spoga+Gafa.