About the team
introduction
Who are we?
The team at TransformIT Europe, led by founder Jan Nintemann, comprises creative, climate- and environmentally-conscious young individuals alongside seasoned event professionals from the tech industries. Some team members have amassed 20 to 40 years of experience in the trade fair, association, and specialist media sectors, giving them extensive networks of contacts. These experienced professionals are also environmentally aware and are eager to contribute their expertise toward an accelerated transformation to “ZERO 2050.” Besides managing the TransformIT Europe fair, Nintemann’s long-established Osnabrück-based trade fair agency, Global Fairs TT-Messe e.K., provides specialist staff and services for the fair in Brussels.
Shaping the Future Together
TransformIT Europe Advisory Board
TransformIT Europe is more than just a trade fair – it is a movement for sustainable transformation. To actively shape this change, we are launching the TransformIT Advisory Board, a high-profile expert panel that will define the economic and technological roadmap for Europe’s sustainable future.
Why an Advisory Board?
The major challenges of our time – from achieving climate neutrality to advancing digital transformation – require decisive action. The Advisory Board will bring together leaders from business, science, and politics to strengthen Europe’s GreenTech market and strategically shape TransformIT Europe 2026.
Who should join?
Members of the Advisory Board
We are looking for C-level experts from the following fields:
Climate Research & Science – to translate cutting-edge knowledge into economic solutions.
EU Commission Representatives – to align regulations with market-driven practices.
Industry & Business Experts – to ensure economic innovation and practical relevance.
Institutions & Sustainability Organizations – to foster cross-sector collaboration.
Next Steps
Be part of the transformation and help shape the future of Europe’s leading sustainability trade fair!
Interested in joining?
Meet everyone
Our Team
Management
Jan Nintemann
Jan Nintemann
Jan Nintemann is the visionary founder of TransformIT Europe. With over 25 years of experience in B2B trade fair projects at leading technology exhibitions, he has organized these events independently through his agency, Global Fairs TT-Messe. Based in Osnabrück, Germany, Global Fairs has managed thousands of exhibitors and visitors in specialized B2B theme parks at […]
Rainer Karcher
Rainer Karcher
Rainer is the founder and CEO of Heartprint GmbH. With his extensive experience in large corporations, he now supports small and medium-sized businesses in navigating digital and sustainable transformation on an equal footing and with a solution-oriented approach. As Chief Sustainability Officer at SustainableIT.org, he advocates globally for open standards in sustainable IT. Previously, Rainer […]
Daniel Brinkmann
Daniel Brinkmann
Certified business economist (BWL) Daniel Brinkmann is the Authorized Officer responsible for finance, administration, and HR at Global Fairs and TransformIT Europe GmbH. He oversees agency personnel, from recruiting qualified employees to fostering their development and training. Together with management and the sales team, Daniel prepares trade fair project planning with a focus on budgeting […]
Conferences, PR & Media
Bob Snyder
Bob Snyder
As an editor and expert in the high-tech industry, Snyder has worked as the editor of more than 30 official trade fair daily newspapers, each supporting the mission and marketing in close collaboration with the tradefair management. He is an award-winning speaker on high-tech channels, having served as a keynote speaker at events for vendors, […]
Desiree Schneider
Desiree Schneider
Desiree Schneider is a certified event moderator, video presenter and PR expert and has been working primarily in the smart home and building environment for years and is well connected there. After various positions as a TV reporter and mobile journalist for a regional news platform as well as in corporate communications, Desiree Schneider has […]
Günther Ohland
Günther Ohland
Günther Ohland has been working for various international tech companies and as an independent consultant for more than 30 years. In 2009, Günther Ohland and other SmartHome pioneers founded the SmartHome Initiative Deutschland as an interdisciplinary federal association. The association’s vision is to promote the development and spread of smart applications in the areas of […]
Eric Dauchy
Eric Dauchy
Eric Dauchy began his career in journalism, working for the U.S. news agencies UPI and Reuters before becoming an editor at several techpublications. He was the editor-in-chief of the first pan-European monthly magazine for the tech distribution channel. In 1998, he founded the Constellation Group to support the tech industry with international marketing communication programmes. […]
Eric Jochum
Eric Jochum
Eric Jochum is a seasoned professional with a 25-year career in tech, starting with a degree in computer science. He pioneered software test management, founded a dedicated business area, and managed international software projects across the USA, Australia, India, and Europe. Eric has driven organizational reforms and efficiencies, and excelled in contract management with suppliers. […]
Sales-Consulting
Dominik Wesely
Dominik Wesely
Dominik Wesely began his career at a leading German door and window manufacturer, where he was first introduced to sustainable business models. After completing his studies in Business Administration and Media Studies, he worked as a television journalist and production manager, where he implemented sustainable production standards. Transitioning into sales, he went on to lead […]
Cristina Moreira Ventura
Cristina Moreira Ventura
Qualified in wholesale and foreign trade, Cristina Moreira Ventura worked as a senior project manager at Global Fairs from 2010 to 2014 and returned after parental leave in 2019. For many years, she was responsible for the Global Fairs project in the Planet Reseller area of CeBIT Hannover and for the Reseller Park at IFA […]
Alexander Loeser
Alexander Loeser
Alexander Loeser has been working in the IT & Telecommunications sector since the late 90s. After working for companies suchas NOKIA & ITK Distributions (SMS Michel, NT Plus & DEGEN), he switched to the e-commerce industry in 2010 and set up an online shop with a TV shopping channel in Berlin for TESCO Europe. From […]
Rüdiger Kriete
Rüdiger Kriete
Since the mid-90s, Rüdiger Kriete has held sales leadershiproles in the ICT industry. His experience includes sales management roles at NT-Plus (now Also-Group), Degen Telecom, and 20:20 mobile. Since 2008, he has worked with Huawei, Xiaomi, and most recently as Country Manager D.A.CH. at Amazfit (Zepp). Rüdiger is well-connected in the telecom and mobile sectors […]
Erlinda Kabashi
Erlinda Kabashi
Erlinda Kabashi is a skilled office management professional with extensive experience across various industries. At both Global Fairs and TransformIT Europe, she plays a keyrole in sales administration, professionally managing and expanding client relationships. She is also responsible for handling all exhibitor formalities and significantly contributes to organizing and planning events to ensure that exhibitors’ […]
Petrus Lahm
Petrus Lahm
Petrus Lahm has been professionally active in various industries since the 1980s, starting as a regional sales manager in themobility sector. He dedicated himself to sustainability early on, being one of the inventors of the “Green Dot” in Germany and a founding member of “PDR Recycling” in 1993 (now with 40,000 collection points in trade, […]
Graphics, Promotion & Administration
Anke Krebstakies
Anke Krebstakies
As a graphic designer, Anke Krebstakies develops visual concepts to showcase theme parks at trade fairs. Her responsibilities range from designing booth layouts and banners to creating promotional materials and digital content for presentations that convey messages clearly and creatively. With over 20 years of professional experience in the advertising industry, she is deeply committed […]
Fatbardha Aliaj
Fatbardha Aliaj
Fatbardha Aliaj is the Social Media & PR Manager for Global Fairs and TransformIT Europe. She oversees the planning, direction, and execution of the company’s online and print communications and continuously works to increase visibility for the fair projects, engaging target audiences through informative, expert content and interactions. Previously, Fatbardha worked at a start-up where […]
Fidane Trepça
Fidane Trepça
As an Event and Catering Manager, Fidane Trepca is responsible for planning and coordinating catering services and managing host personnel before, during, and after events. Her years of experience in the restaurant industry have given her deep expertise in catering processes, service, and team leadership. Fidane is currently completing her event management apprenticeship at Global […]
Mediation
Henry
Henry
Our purebred mixed-breed dog Henry is an enthusiastic team mediator who, with his friendly nature, alleviates everyday stress—even if he occasionally gets involved in matters that aren’t necessarily part of his responsibilities. His occasional loud barking brings energy into the office by waking up sleeping employees—this consistently fosters motivation forself-improvement. Through his regular participation in […]
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