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Program Directors

Customized Programs
Program director Carolin Puppel in the classroom at ESMT campus

Creating a transformative program takes a dedicated expert team

Our program directors are at the heart of every program we create. They work closely with you to fully understand your goals, challenges, and the change and development you seek to drive. With this deep understanding, they design innovative program that deliver meaningful, lasting impact. 

As your main point of contact, our program directors ensure a seamless process— from program design and content customization to facilitation and continuous adaptation based on feedback. They act as sparring partners for participants, helping them make the most of their learning journey. Their expertise guarantees that each program is tailored to your unique needs, blending diverse perspectives to create the best possible outcomes.

Explore this page to meet the experts who bring our programs to life. 

Christoph Burger

Senior Lecturer, ESMT Berlin

Bülent Gögdün

Director, Corporate Programs

Nora Grasselli

Lecturer in leadership and member of the faculty, ESMT Berlin

Jan U. Hagen

Professor of Management Practice, ESMT Berlin

Sarah Horn

Program Director, Executive Education, ESMT Berlin

Mandy Hübener

Director, Executive Programs, ESMT Berlin

Harald Hungenberg

Dean of Programs, ESMT Berlin

Lei Lu

Program Director, Executive Programs, ESMT Berlin

Olaf Plötner

Professor of Management Practice, ESMT Berlin
Carolin Puppel portrait

Carolin Puppel

Program Director, Executive Programs, ESMT Berlin
Hilde Rosenboom

Hilde Rosenboom

Program Director, Executive Programs, ESMT Berlin

Bianca Schmitz

Lecturer and Program Director, ESMT Berlin

Beth Sibly

Program Director, Executive Programs, ESMT Berlin

Jens Weinmann

Program Director, Executive Education, ESMT Berlin

Qiao Zhang

Program Director, Executive Programs, ESMT Berlin