The Hasso Plattner Foundation has appointed Dr. Henrik Haenecke as Managing Director of Finance and Administration at HPI, effective October 1, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Marcus Kölling, who left the institute on April 30, 2025.
Press
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Press Section
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Press Releases
Most of our press releases are issued by our projects or partners. Below, you'll find a selection of recent statements and joint announcements.
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Potsdam, 18 September 2025New to the Leadership Team at HPI
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Potsdam, 1 September 2025Dr. Ben Illigens joins as CEO of Data4Life
The Hasso Plattner Foundation has appointed Dr. Ben Illigens as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Data4Life. He succeeds Christian Weiss, who has shaped the development phase of Data4Life since 2017 and will continue to advise the organization in a consulting role.
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Potsdam, 2 June 2025Potsdam becomes a hub for talent from all over the world
Strong development boost for the science location Brandenburg and the science hub Potsdam: University of Potsdam to receive a new campus on the Brauhausberg / Hasso Plattner Institute to be significantly expanded at Griebnitzsee. State of Brandenburg, Hasso Plattner Foundation and University of Potsdam sign declaration.
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Potsdam, 17 December 2024
Anna Schneider will assume the directorship of DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam in April 2025.
Hasso Plattner Foundation appoints Anna Schneider as the Director of DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam.
