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Hendrik Lünenborg Nominated as Sole Candidate for NDR Intendant Role

The NDR Verwaltungsrat has officially proposed Lünenborg, a long-time executive, with the Rundfunkrat set to decide on May 16, ahead of Joachim Knuth's early departure in August.

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Er könnte den NDR bald leiten: Hendrik Lünenborg
Hendrik Lünenborg

Overview

  • Hendrik Lünenborg, currently Director of NDR Landesfunkhaus Hamburg, has been nominated by the Verwaltungsrat to succeed Joachim Knuth as NDR Intendant.
  • The Rundfunkrat will vote on Lünenborg’s appointment during its next session scheduled for May 16, 2025.
  • Joachim Knuth, the outgoing Intendant, has offered to step down early at the end of August 2025 to facilitate a smooth leadership transition.
  • Lünenborg, a veteran of NDR since the 1990s, is known for his cross-media initiatives and efforts to engage younger audiences, including innovative digital formats like a TikTok channel.
  • The nomination follows the failed bid of external candidate Sandra Harzer-Kux earlier in April, highlighting internal debates over insider versus outsider leadership for the role.