International Markets - Your Contacts at the DIHK

International economic relations are essential for Germany’s economic strength. As a globally interconnected economy, Germany relies on open markets, strong partnerships, and a clear understanding of global developments. Our dedicated department at DIHK provides insights into global trends, bilateral opportunities, and key regional developments. Our team cultivates dialogue with international partners in Germany and around the world. We look forward to supporting you in navigating global markets and advancing your international business activities.

Department Management

Porträtfoto Nicole Renvert

Dr. Nicole Renvert

Managing Director International Economic Relations/ Security and Defense Desk International

E-mail
renvert.nicole@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2319
Fenslau, Katja_quad

Katja Fenslau

Assistant to the Managing Director International Economic Relations

E-mail
fenslau.katja@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2320

International Markets

Borella, Sara_quad

Dr. Sara Borella

Director Western and Central Europe

E-mail
borella.sara@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2304
Brockmann, Ute_quad

Ute Brockmann

Director East Asia (Greater China, Korea, Japan)

E-mail
brockmann.ute@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2336
Hautmann, Anna_quad

Anna Hautmann

Project Officer Reconstruction Ukraine

E-mail
hautmann.anna@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2327
Heinzel, Mark_quad

Dr. Mark Heinzel

Director of the Americas

E-mail
heinzel.mark@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2308
Hesse, Lennart

Lennart Hesse

Director Transatlantic Business Initiative (TBI) and Latin America Initiative of German Business (LAI)

E-mail
hesse.lennart@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2449
Hideg, Andrea_quad

Andrea Hideg

Director East Asia (Greater China, Korea, Japan)

E-mail
hideg.andrea@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2344
Hülsen, Maxi_quad

Maxi Hülsen

Director Türkiye, Central Asia, Mongolia

E-mail
huelsen.maxi@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2312
Porträtfot Julia Hundertmark

Julia Hundertmark

Administrative Assistant

E-mail
hundertmark.julia@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2441
Philipp Jokic_quad

Philip Jokić

Project Officer Reconstruction Turkey

E-mail
jokic.philip@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 151 1133 1802
Kägebein, Stefan_quad

Stefan Kägebein

Director East- und South Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus / Defence and Security Desk International

E-mail
kaegebein.stefan@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2334
König, Thomas_quad

Thomas König

Director China | Asia Pacific Committee of German Business (APA)

E-mail
koenig.thomas@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2325
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Luisa Lorenz

Administrative Assistant

E-mail
lorenz.luisa@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2321
Rose, Gabriele

Dr. Gabriele Rose

Initiative International Resources and Sustainability, Special Representative Asia-Pacific

E-mail
rose.gabriele@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2328
Schwiderowski, Heiko_quad

Heiko Schwiderowski

Director Subsahara-Africa and Development Cooperation

E-mail
schwiderowski.heiko@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2349
Porträtfoto Dr. Thando Sililo

Dr. Thando Sililo

Director Regional Initiative Sub-Saharan Africa (SAFRI)

E-mail
sililo.thando@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2346
Siria-Fetsch, Nana_quad

Nana Siria-Fetsch

Administrative Assistant

E-mail
siria-fetsch.nana@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2305
Stark, Kerstin_quad

Kerstin Stark

Administrative Assistant

E-mail
stark.kerstin@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2313
Strahl, Elisabeth_quad

Elisabeth Strahl

Director Middle East and North Africa

E-mail
strahl.elisabeth@dihk.de
Telephone
+ 49 30 20308 2306
Winnemund, Marina_quad

Marina Winnemund

Administrative Assistant

E-mail
winnemund.marina@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2317
Wittke, Katharina_quad

Katharina Wittke

Director for South and Southeast Asia, Pacific | Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK)

E-mail
wittke.katharina@dihk.de
Telephone
+49 30 20308 2316

Released 13.02.2026