Hamburg, 5 September 2025 – CTS EVENTIM, Europe's leading ticketing and live entertainment provider and number two worldwide, announces that Chief Financial Officer Holger Hohrein will leave the Executive Board as of 31 December 2025. Both sides have agreed by mutual consent not to extend his contract.
A successor will be announced at a later date.
Holger Hohrein initiated and drove forward important transformation processes. These included, in particular, the further development of the finance function, the digitalisation and automation of internal processes, and the harmonisation of global structures and systems. In addition, he made an important contribution to the sustainable development of the CTS EVENTIM Group during a phase of strong growth, both organic and through company acquisitions.
Dr Bernd Kundrun, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, CTS EVENTIM: “The Supervisory Board would like to thank Holger Hohrein for his work and his commitment. He has made a significant contribution, particularly in terms of organisational development and supporting dynamic growth, from which CTS EVENTIM will continue to benefit in the future. We wish him all the best for his future career and personal life.”
Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, CEO, CTS EVENTIM: “On behalf of the entire Executive Board, I would like to thank Holger Hohrein for his dedicated work and excellent cooperation. He has modernised the finance organisation, significantly advanced digitalisation and strengthened international structures. In doing so, he has positioned the finance department well for the challenges ahead. I wish him all the best for his future professional and personal endeavours.”
Holger Hohrein, CFO, CTS EVENTIM: “My time at CTS EVENTIM has been formative for me in many ways. I am particularly pleased to have spent these years working with such a dedicated team. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Supervisory Board, my colleagues on the Executive Board and all employees for the excellent cooperation, and I wish the company continued success.”
ABOUT CTS EVENTIM
CTS EVENTIM is the number one provider of ticketing services in Europe and number two in the world. Over 300 million tickets per year are marketed using the Company’s systems – through mobile/online portals and physical box offices. According to Pollstar’s global rankings for 2024, the EVENTIM Group is the second-biggest promoter in the world. In addition, CTS EVENTIM operates some of Europe’s most renowned venues. CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE 0005470306) has been listed on the stock exchange since 2000 and is a member of the MDAX segment. In 2024, the Group generated revenue of EUR 2.8 billion across more than 25 countries.
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