Bodo Middeldorf Assumes Sole Leadership Position
Ralph Sterck, the current managing director of the Future Agency Rhine Region, is set to depart from his role and take up a new position as head of department in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization, and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia starting November 1, 2021. His departure marks a significant change at the Future Agency, with Bodo Middeldorf set to take over sole management.
Sterck has left an indelible mark on the Future Agency, having built up the team from an initial six people to the current 50 "Future Agents." Under his leadership, the agency has been instrumental in driving social, culinary, artistic, and cultural developments in Neuss.
One of Sterck's most notable achievements was the establishment of the Economic and Structural Program in versions 1.0 and 1.1. These programs form the basis for current funding programs such as "Unternehmen Revier," "Sofortprogramm Plus," "Starterpaket Kernrevier," and "Revier gestalten."
In his absence, the Future Agency will continue its mission, with Middeldorf at the helm. Middeldorf brings extensive experience in regional development and economic promotion to the table. Prior to his role at the Future Agency, he led the Innovation Region Rhine Region and was the managing director of the Bergische Struktur- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH from 2008 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a member of the North Rhine-Westphalia state parliament and serves as his faction's spokesperson for structural policy and transport.
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The Future Agency's work in Neuss has been shaped by significant events such as the Coal Commission, which brought forward the end of coal mining and a €14.8 billion funding program. Sterck accompanied Michael Kreuzberg, the local delegates, and district administrator of the Rhine-Erft district, during the Coal Commission.
As the Future Agency enters a new era, its commitment to Neuss remains unwavering. With Middeldorf at the helm, the agency continues to strive towards creating a vibrant, dynamic, and culturally rich city. For more information about the newsletter's privacy policy, visit the website.
The departure of Ralph Sterck, the former managing director of the Future Agency Rhine Region, comes as he takes up a new role in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization, and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia, causing a shift in the agency's leadership. Despite Sterck's departure, the Future Agency will continue to prioritize driving social, culinary, artistic, and cultural developments in Neuss, as showcased through its free newsletter that provides in-depth information on these aspects. This transition in leadership and focus may also impact the agency's work and engagement in the realm of policy-and-legislation, business, finance, general-news, and politics, as the Future Agency continues to navigate the changes in regional development and economic promotion.
