New chancellor at the HfMT

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The University Council of the HfMT Hamburg has elected Dr. Henning Jeske as the new Chancellor on the recommendation of HfMT President Prof. Elmar Lampson. Subject to the official appointment by Senator Fegebank, Dr. Henning Jeske will take up his position as Chancellor of the HfMT on August 1, 2021. The term of office is 9 years.

Dr. Henning Jeske is currently Head of the Human Resources and Legal Department at the Ministry of Science, Research, Equality and Districts. Prior to this, he completed a degree in law and a doctorate and subsequently worked in a university administration, a district office and the tax authority. The 48-year-old succeeds Chancellor Jörg Maaß, who will retire at the end of July.

The position of Chancellor was advertised publicly. Dr. Henning Jeske impressed both the members of the university's internal selection committee and the members of the University Council in terms of his professional and personal qualities. Both Committees voted unanimously in favor of his selection.

"I would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in me and I am delighted to be able to work and help shape this special institution in a position of responsibility. Open, respectful communication and joint advocacy for the tried and tested and the new are particularly important to me."