Christopher Hecker
Director Expo Division @78degrees
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WORK HISTORY
Director Expo Division @78degrees
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Building the Expo Division: Leading the set‑up and growth of a dedicated Expo pavilion services unit.Strategy & tenders: Driving international tenders, partnerships, and market entry.Delivery & operations: Overseeing end‑to‑end pavilion projects with a hands‑on leadership approach.Stakeholder leadership: Aligning clients, partners, and internal teams across cultures.Results & standards: Owning P&L, quality, ESG, and supporting robust IT and processes.
EDUCATION
Post University
Master of Business Administration (USA)
Ritsumeikan University
Japan and the World
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
PhD Candidate , Digital Leadership (on hold)
The University of Bonn
Bachelor’s Degree, Asian Studies
Steinbeis Hochschule
Master’s Degree, General Management
University of Tübingen
Master’s Degree, Politics and Society in East Asia
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER HECKER
Every journey starts with a single step - and some of the most meaningful ones are the ones we never planned.Living for a year in a Buddhist temple in northern Japan shaped how I think and lead today: with resilience, focus, and calm in complexity. These values continue to guide me in my current role as Director of the Expo Division at 78degrees, where I build and lead international pavilion projects at the intersection of strategy, operations, and collaboration.Before this, I had the privilege of serving as Director of the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, contributing to a global platform where nations come together not to compete, but to collaborate. World Expos inspire me as places where innovation meets imagination, dialogue replaces division, and shared responsibility becomes tangible.My background spans international leadership, complex project environments, digital transformation, and intercultural dialogue. I value clarity, structure, and — above all — the people and partnerships that make meaningful progress possible.If you care about leadership with purpose, collaboration across cultures, and shaping what’s next, let’s connect. I’m always open to thoughtful exchange and meaningful conversations.
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