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."

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."

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."

Claus Löding supports DSN as a working student in projects and networks related to regional development.
His broad specialist knowledge, his playful approach to all IT programmes and his infectious cheerfulness make him an important part of the DSN team. 
Claus is studying for a master's degree in Urban and Regional Development at the Kiel University and completed an internship at DSN before joining the company.

‘At DSN, I experience what personal responsibility means.  I enjoy the colleagues' complete trust in my abilities, which allows me to work independently and organise my tasks freely.’

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 is certified as a PRINCE2 Practitioner, SCRUM Master and Product Owner. She is involved in the German Association for Project Management (GPM) and represents the Young Crew on the supervisory board. 
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."

Benjamin Schmidt is our reliable support at all levels. He primarily takes care of the office organisation, but also helps a lot with the preparation of events.
Benjamin completed his secondary school leaving certificate at RBZ Schützenpark in the technical field. He is now doing an entry-level qualification at DSN and plans to start training as an office management assistant with us in 2025.

'I like learning new things. Punctuality and reliability are very important to me. I find all of that in my work at DSN.’

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.