Roland Thiemann (47) succeeds Matthias Schlüter, who will leave the company at the end of 2024 in accordance with his own wishes after 24 years with Koelnmesse, including 14 of them as Director of Anuga FoodTec  

Thiemann has extensive experience in the international food and beverage industries. He most recently supported companies in Australia and Germany as an independent consultant in the development of innovation and brand strategies, new products and sustainable packaging solutions. His expertise in go-to-market strategies and successful market launches of new products qualifies him ideally for the strategic continuing development of Anuga FoodTec.

During his activity with Modus Brewing, an independent brewery in Australia, Thiemann established many pioneering products, including new process innovations in the field of non-alcoholic beer and a beer creation developed by artificial intelligence. With his combination of technological know-how and strategic branding, he will guide Anuga FoodTec in an innovative and forward-thinking direction. "With its international charisma and its focus on trend-setting themes, Anuga FoodTec is a key participant in the food and beverage industries. I very much look forward to further reinforcing this role and providing new impulses for the industry", explained Thiemann.