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HSV Names Ex-Bayern Strategist Kathleen Krüger Sports Board Member

5/13/2026

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Krüger Joins HSV

HSV appointed Kathleen Krüger as board member for sport, effective 1st July this year.
Kathleen Krüger, a former player who retired in 2009, spent 17 years at FC Bayern München as a sport-strategy expert.
Chairman Michael Papenfuß and President Henrik Köncke said Kathleen Krüger brings experience, strategic thinking and a clear vision after an intensive selection process.
Kathleen Krüger will work with board member Eric Huwer to shape HSV’s strategic development.

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Krüger Joins HSV

Krüger will join Hamburger SV to work with sporting director Claus Costa, with whom she completed DFB management course.
She oversaw Bayern Munich’s new training centre on Säbener Straße as Senior Leading Expert Sport Strategy & Development.
She arranged school partnerships for Bayern’s youth players and supported campus director Jochen Sauer.
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Krüger Joins HSV

HSV appointed Kathleen Krüger as board member for sport, effective 1st July this year.
Kathleen Krüger, a former player who retired in 2009, spent 17 years at FC Bayern München as a sport-strategy expert.
Chairman Michael Papenfuß and President Henrik Köncke said Kathleen Krüger brings experience, strategic thinking and a clear vision after an intensive selection process.
Kathleen Krüger will work with board member Eric Huwer to shape HSV’s strategic development.

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