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Jwc announces change in management

17.11.2025

The international consulting firm for the exhibition and conference industry, today announces a change in its management structure.

The company is pleased to welcome Kai Hattendorf and Sebastian Witt, both experienced exhibition and conference executives, as managing partners. Company founder and current CEO Jochen Witt will transition to the role of executive chairman. The current COO, Gerd Weber, will assume the role of CEO, ensuring operational stability and the ongoing delivery of jwc’s renowned high-quality consulting services.

“After many successful years leading jwc as CEO, I am proud to hand over the leadership while continuing to guide the company as chairman,” says Jochen Witt. “With Gerd Weber continuing in a key role and Kai Hattendorf and Sebastian Witt joining our leadership team, we are ideally positioned to continue delivering first-class services and strategic excellence to our clients around the world.”

Gerd Weber adds: “This leadership evolution combines continuity with new perspectives. Our clients can count on the same dedication, reliability, and quality they have come to expect from jwc. These strategic changes mark an important milestone in jwc’s ongoing development, ensuring the firm’s independence, strength, and long-term commitment to the exhibition and conference industry.”

Kai Hattendorf and Sebastian Witt say: “Jwc is a great place to work as entrepreneurs and to apply what we have learned in this industry in various roles for the benefit of our clients and the wider ecosystem. As business events, media, and associations evolve ever faster, we look forward to working for our clients to see and use the opportunities ahead.”

The new structure will be in place from January 2026.



 
 

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