Bundesliga's second division (Germany's football league) - Drescher, acting president, declares intention to run for Hertha.
Fabian Drescher declared his intention to run for the presidential position of Hertha BSC, a second-division soccer team. At a general meeting held at the CityCube in Messe Berlin, he said, "I've been questioned about this several times. I'd like to announce it to you, fellow members that I will be participating in this fall's election to continue the 'Berlin way.'"
Drescher, who is currently the interim president at the age of 41, has been Hertha's Vice President since 2022. He temporarily took over the role following the unexpected passing of Kay Bernstein in January 2024. He had been hesitant to commit to the election but has now decided to proceed.
During the mourning period after Bernstein's death, Drescher avoided making public statements to show respect. However, he's ready to open up now.
He acknowledged that he can't fill Bernstein's shoes, but promises to continue on the same path. Values such as openness, transparency, humility, and sustainability will guide his leadership. The 'Berlin way' represents a significant cultural shift.
Drescher and Managing Director Tom Herrich also addressed 777 Partners, an investor in the club. They reassured them that all decisions would be made internally, without any influence from outside parties.
Gone are the days of lavish financial expectations like during Lars Windhorst's tenure. Drescher and Herrich aim to reach the highest achievable level without being overly ambitious.
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- Kay Bernstein's sudden death in January 2024 led to Fabian Drescher assuming the role of interim president at Hertha BSC Berlin, a position he has since held until his candidacy announcement for the presidential election in the Bundesliga 2.
- At Berlin's Trade Fair, Fabian Drescher, Hertha BSC Berlin's vice president since 2022, officially declared his intention to run for presidential candidacy, promising to continue the 'Berlin way.'
- Drescher's candidacy follows Bernstein's passing, and his decision to run was met with applause from the Hertha BSC members at the CityCube in Messe Berlin.
- Fabian Drescher acknowledged that Bernstein's shoes would be hard to fill, but he vowed to uphold Bernstein's values, such as openness, transparency, humility, and sustainability, during his future leadership at Hertha BSC Berlin in the Bundesliga 2.
- In an effort to reassure the investor 777 Partners, Hertha BSC Berlin's Managing Director Tom Herrich and Drescher assured that all decisions would be made internally, without any outside party influence.
- Fabian Drescher's candidacy comes at a time when Hertha BSC Berlin is looking to leave Germany's second division, Bundesliga 2, and return to the top-tier Bundesliga, led by respected figures like Drescher and Herrich.
- Besides this, the 'Berlin way' represents a significant cultural shift in the realm of soccer and German politics, with more focus on sustainability and inclusivity, impacting not just Hertha BSC Berlin but the future of German football as a whole.
Source: www.stern.de
