Erik Schumann

Erik Schumann is an experienced International Sports Coordinator at ZDF since November 2009, responsible for coordinating broadcast operations during major sporting events and collaborating with various stakeholders including international federations and broadcasters. Prior to this role, Erik has held various positions in the sports and event management industry, such as Associate at SHS Event Accreditation Service, Accreditation Manager for the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, and Accreditation Coordinator for UEFA EURO 2008. Additional experience includes managing sports events for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany Organising Committee and supporting roles in sports marketing. Erik holds a Diplom-Kaufmann in Business Administration from Technische Universität Dresden and has also studied at University of Jyväskylä.