Clarion Occasions Defence and Safety has appointed colonel (retired) Bernd Kogel as managing director of DSEI Germany, efficient 1 October 2025.
Kogel brings greater than 30 years of navy and defence expertise to the position, which is able to assist him to align DSEI Germany with the wants of home, European, and worldwide defence communities.
He’ll oversee the institution of DSEI Germany in Hannover, scheduled for March 2027, as a part of DSEI’s enlargement amid rising world geopolitical challenges.
His profession contains vital roles within the Bundeswehr, the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the non-public sector.
He retired as a colonel within the normal workers of the German Air Drive in 2016, having served in operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Afghanistan.
Following his navy profession, Kogel managed high-profile defence know-how occasions as managing director of the Centre for Research and Conferences on the German Affiliation for Defence Know-how (DWT).
Kogel mentioned: “It’s with nice enthusiasm and dedication that I be a part of the Clarion Defence workforce to make sure that DSEI Germany displays the nation’s bold defence commitments and helps the defence business in demonstrating its capabilities, management, and innovation on the worldwide stage.
“DSEI Germany will provide a singular alternative to concentrate on the priorities of Germany, the European Union and Nato, in constructing and enhancing navy capabilities.”
The launch of DSEI Germany comes at an important time as European nations prioritise stronger defence capabilities in response to escalating geopolitical challenges, significantly following Nato’s dedication to a 5% GDP defence spending goal.
The Hannover exhibition goals to attach innovators, producers, navy officers, and policymakers to debate rearmament, procurement, interoperability, and safety coverage, showcasing developments in digital know-how alongside standard navy tools and providers.
Clarion Occasions Defence and Safety portfolio managing director Sally deSwart mentioned: “Bernd joins DSEI Germany at a pivotal second for Europe, because the continent works to strengthen its safety amid probably the most harmful and complicated circumstances of the century.
“His expertise working within the Bundeswehr and throughout Nato operations, coupled along with his insights of the defence business, makes him ideally suited to steer DSEI Germany into its inaugural version, showcasing German industrial prowess and strengthening relationships with key allies.”
DSEI options showcases, dwell demonstrations, and professional panel discussions that appeal to prime authorities officers, business leaders, and navy representatives from around the globe.
DSEI Germany will happen in collaboration with Deutsche Messe AG from 9 to 12 March 2027, on the Messegelände Hannover.
