Team

Ralf Duckert is the managing director of DSN. He has over 20 years of experience in regional strategy development, EU project management and regional, national and international cooperation. Ralf Duckert has extensive experience in the moderation of stakeholder, steering and management groups. After studying economics at the Kiel University, he worked in various positions for public clients and management consultancies. Ralf Duckert is, among other things, a member of the Economics Club at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and a regular guest at the "Kieler Salon".

"My concept for success lies in reliability to the customer -we ask what the customer really wants and answer honestly what we can deliver. And then we take responsibility."

Lisa-Marie Freundel supports DSN in the application process and in project communication. Lisa earned her bachelor's degree at Kiel University and is now studying for her master's degree in urban and regional development. As part of her bachelor's thesis, she worked on regional innovation systems.

"What excites me most about working at DSN is the variety of tasks. Every day I see how my theoretical knowledge from my studies is applied in practice."

Stefanie Keßel is our competent contact person when it comes to project finances: from annual reports to budget changes to second level audits. This multitalented employee also organises meetings and maintains the website for international projects. After Stefanie Keßel finished her apprenticeship as an Office Administrator, she lived and worked in England for 2.5 years.

"I'm always there for everyone, and I love contributing to the success of an entire project with a clearly defined task at DSN."

Daniel Klose works at DSN since 2006 and has been the main author of numerous studies since then. His ability to derive qualified statements from large amounts of information and data forms the framework of our analyses, evaluations and strategies. He also stays on top of the things when it comes to project applications for funding programmes. Daniel Klose completed his studies at the Kiel University with the focus on spatial and socioeconomic data analysis.

"In my work, the teamwork and collegial interaction at DSN is particularly important to me."

Alexia Krug von Nidda works at DSN in the area of cooperation management. She has many years of experience in the coordination of national and international BMBF research projects. During her activities in Namibia, she was particularly responsible for strategic consulting and supported the transfer of research results into practice.
Alexia Krug von Nidda studied Social Work in Freiburg and obtained her Master's degree in Human Resource Management and Development at the University of Manchester.

"Es erfüllt mich, wenn durch das Miteinander von Menschen am Ende der Projekterfolg steht – connecting people!“

Britt Lorenzen manages cooperation projects at DSN, especially in the health sector. She is process facilitator for the audit "Zukunftsfähige Unternehmenskultur", Systemic Management Coach (SMC)® and MPA expert. Britt Lorenzen has worked for over 15 years in leading positions in the education and health sectors. She studied language teaching research with a focus on intercultural communication at the University of Hamburg.

"My key to success is to think functionally. Changing roles and perspectives enriches my work."

Christian Michels works in the financial management of funding and DSN internal financial concerns. There, his reliability and accuracy are in demand. After graduation Christian Michels completed his training as an industrial clerk and then studied political science at the Kiel University.

"Numbers have to be right. It's important to me that everything always runs smoothly in my area of responsibility."

Lorenz Reimer develops complete funding applications from vague ideas and then manages the approved projects - preferably when he can contribute his scientific expertise. Lorenz finished his masters in biology at Kiel University, specializing in micro- and molecular biology.

"My personal strengths are pragmatism, honesty and openness, which I bring to my daily work."

Fenja Reinisch-Gengelazky manages international projects at DSN in a wide variety of subject areas. In the course of the project, surprising twists and turns have to be mastered and the partners consistently supported in achieving their goals. Fenja Reinisch-Gengelazky is certified as a PRINCE2-practitioner and is involved in the Kiel regional group and the Young Crew of the German Association for Project Management (GPM). Fenja studied Tourism and Event Management (B.A.) at the EBC University of Applied Sciences Hamburg and the Dublin Business School. Before joining DSN, she gained professional experience in strategic and operational project and cooperation management with various employers.

"My goal is to build a reliable and learning culture in every project team, it adds value to everyone."

Simon Reitz is our man for all questions about hardware and software. He develops databases, SharePoints and other online applications.He also maintains our IT-infrastructure. Simon Reitz studies Business Informatics online at the University of Applied Science Kiel. From 2012 to 2015 Simon Reitz completed his training as an IT Administrator at DSN.

"I use my years of IT experience to help my colleagues work effectively, which also helps move DSN forward as a company."

Gesine Stück is responsible for strategy and planning of communication processes. Especially in international projects, she aligns communication with the needs of stakeholders and funders, media and partners. Her areas of experience are accordingly diverse: print and online publications, workshops and congresses. Since 2018, she has been a Systemic Management Coach (SMC)®. Born in Berlin, Gesine Stück completed her journalism studies at the Free University in Berlin. Gesine Stück has gained professional experience as an editor and speechwriter as well as in public relations and workshop moderation.

"My personal drive is that our projects advance ideas that make the world a better place."

Theresa Theuerkauf supports DSN in corporate communication and the internal marketing strategy. She studies Public Relations and Corporate Communication at the University of Applied Sciences in Kiel.

"A wide range of different tasks and the chance to prove my strengths within a wonderful team – that’s what defines my work at DSN."

Julia Voß works in project communication at DSN and has many years of experience in different public relations fields.
After completing a master's degree of Cultural Anthropology, Art History and Sociology at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Julia worked for several years in museums in Northern Germany. Her joy of writing and communicating took her then into the political field, where she has worked at local, state and European levels.

Marion Zenthoefer works in project management and project communication at DSN. Her expertise in the topics of marine active substances and health innovations is particularly valuable. Marion has previously been involved in various R&D and network projects, where she promoted the transfer of science to industry.
Born in Berlin, Marion completed her studies in medical biotechnology and her doctorate at the TU Berlin. Marion wrote her dissertation in Kiel at an SME and the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein.

"As a triathlete, it is a pleasure for me to harmonise different disciplines in order to reach a set goal step by step. In my work at DSN, it is important to me to create sustainable solutions together with the partners.”