Hamburg have appointed Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She becomes the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis.
Hamburg announced on Tuesday that Kathleen Krüger would become the football club's new board member in charge of sport as of July 1.
"By appointing Kathleen Krüger, HSV (Hamburg) is securing the services of a highly respected figure who has worked at the highest international level for many years at FC Bayern München," the club said in a statement on its website.
"Over the course of 17 years, she has gained extensive experience in the sometimes emotionally charged environment of an elite club, helped shape key processes and demonstrated exceptional organizational and leadership skills."
The former midfielder has held several positions at Bayern and was most recently serving as head of organization and infrastructure at the club.
