The managing director of the Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld (BMH) is a natural person. He/she manages the foundation’s business, insofar as it is not assigned to the board of trustees. The board works full-time for the foundation. A term of office is five years. The appointment and dismissal of the board as well as its duties are regulated by our statutes (§10 and §11).
Helmut Metzner has been the board member of the Magnus Hirschfeld Federal Foundation since June 15, 2022. He was elected by the Board of Trustees on April 7, 2022. His responsibilities include management, spokesperson for the foundation, and overall management of all projects aimed at achieving the foundation’s purpose.