About Futouris
Get to know the people behind the organisation.
Executive Board
The Executive Board is elected by the General Assembly for two years. The Executive Board is assisted by the Scientific Advisory Board.

Lucienne Damm
Chairwoman

Ralf Hieke
Vice Chairman

Friederike Grupp
Executive Board Member

Ingo Lies
Executive Board Member

Florian Käufer
Executive Board Member

Thomas Bohlander
Executive Board Member

Dr. Christian Baumgartner
Co-opted Executive Board Member, Representative of the Scientific Advisory Board
Patrons
The German Travel Association (DRV) and the Austrian Travel Association (ÖRV) support the objectives of Futouris and are commited patrons of Futouris.

Norbert Fiebig
President of the German Travel Association (DRV)
Patron of Futouris

Dr. Josef Peterleithner
President of the Austrian Travel Association (ÖRV)
Patron of Futouris
Honorary Members
The honorary members initiated Futouris and played a key role in the founding phase as board members.

Jens Hulvershorn
Founding Board Member

Andreas Koch
Managing Director blueContec GmbH
Founding Board Member

Arne Ahrens
Managing Director blueContec GmbH
Founding Board Member
Scientific Advisory Committee

Prof. Dr. Julia E. Beelitz
Professor for Sustainability and Internationl Management at the Kempten University for Applied Sciences
Scientific Advisory Committee Member
Team
In coordination with the Executive Board the team manages the organisation, coordinates the projects and works as contact partners for the members, project partners and the press.