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Dr. Jörg Lehmann Named Director of Staatliches Hofbräuhaus Munich

The new appointment ensures leadership continuity at the state-run brewery that has shaped Bavaria’s beer and tourism sectors for centuries.

Overview

  • Finance Minister Albert Füracker confirmed that Lehmann will assume the directorship on January 1, 2026, replacing Dr. Michael Möller.
  • Lehmann currently serves as board spokesperson of Kulmbacher Brauerei AG and holds a doctorate in brewing engineering.
  • Dr. Michael Möller will conclude his 25-year tenure on December 31, 2025, after leading the brewery since September 2000.
  • The Staatliche Hofbräuhaus München operates as a legally dependent enterprise under the Bavarian Ministry of Finance and Homeland.
  • Founded in 1589, the brewery is among Munich’s oldest companies and its profits bolster the state budget while advancing Bavarian beer exports.