// core team
What can we say… ”We are Europeans!” That was reason enough to kick off the planning of the first people to people celebration for all Europeans. Based in Berlin and Barcelona, we come from diverse backgrounds: Advertising, Event marketing, Project Management, Political Sciences and Consulting.
Florian Mück
CEO“Since my Erasmus days in Barcelona I dreamed of moving this unique spirit of European togetherness to a broader level. Finally, on October 5 2006 I came up with the idea to launch the first people to people celebration for all Europeans. What sounds banal turned out to be a complex, multi-faceted and multi-cultural super challenge. Bringing together international brands, a multitude of cultures, the City of Berlin and – above all – You, is a thrilling task, every day.”
Konstanze Agatz
Project Management“Part of my studies were semesters abroad in four EU countries: France, Spain, England and Germany. Many projects I worked on base on Europe-wide activities or take place in other European countries. That’s why I’ve always been a great supporter of pro-European initiatives. When I heard about The Festival, I asked Thomas, if this was a serious thing. No answer, just a confirming nod. I started right away to work on it.”
Boris Jarosch
Institutions”The Festival is a non-political initiative. Interesting for me who is involved in politics every day. My job is to promote the project among political institutions, the national administration bodies, city councils, etc. So far, I can say it has been a very positive experience. Our approach to launch a private European initiative goes hand in hand with the promotion of the EU’s program Active European Citizenship.”
Elke Müller
Finance”I am not a fan of great words. As the financial controller of this mega project I will have no time to talk a lot anyways. What I do know is that everybody involved loves this project and we will give everything we can to make it a great success!”
Thomas Peters
Operations“When Florian first told me about his crazy idea, I just said: Let’s give it a thought. Today I know it was a great decision to support the project. It’s the right timing for the right initiative. I love Europe, and I am convinced that those people who come to Berlin in July 2012 will have the experience of their life.”
Peter Langer
Architecture & Design“The guys from The Festival came over to me and said: ‘Pepe, we organize the first people to people celebration for all Europeans and we need cool pavilions, no white tents…’ I thought, wow, that is big. I worked for a Formula 1 team, so I’m used to large-scale projects. I loved the idea from the start, that’s why I am here.”
