Rüdiger Jürgensen
About Rüdiger Jürgensen
Rüdiger Jürgensen is the Director Germany at VIER PFOTEN, with a background in communications and public affairs, and extensive experience in managing organizational aspects.
Director Germany at VIER PFOTEN
Rüdiger Jürgensen has been serving as the Director Germany at VIER PFOTEN since 2016. Based in Hamburg, his role involves overseeing the organization's operations and strategic initiatives within Germany. Under his leadership, VIER PFOTEN focuses on animal welfare and public awareness campaigns. His role includes managing both programmatic and financial aspects, ensuring effective administration, and representing the organization on various platforms.
Previous Role at The American Academy in Berlin
Before joining VIER PFOTEN, Rüdiger Jürgensen was the Head Of Communications at The American Academy in Berlin from 2014 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for the Academy's communication strategies, public relations efforts, and media outreach. His tenure at the Berlin-based institution was characterized by efforts to enhance the Academy's visibility and engagement with diverse audiences.
Career in Communications and PR
Rüdiger Jürgensen has a strong background in communications and public relations. He worked as a Senior International PR Consultant at STROOMER COMMUNICATIONS in Berlin from 2013 to 2014, where he was instrumental in managing international PR campaigns. Prior to that, he was a Consultant for Jürgen Klimke at the AUSWÄRTIGER AUSSCHUSS DES BUNDESTAGES, focusing on political communications for seven months in Berlin.
Experience in Public Affairs and Client Services
Earlier in his career, Rüdiger Jürgensen gained extensive experience in public affairs and client services in the United States. He was the Public Affairs Manager at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Los Altos, California, from 2003 to 2012, where he managed public outreach and communications. From 1996 to 2003, he was the Director Of Client Services at Kearns & West in San Francisco, overseeing client relations and project management.
Educational Background in Political Science
Rüdiger Jürgensen holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in political theory, analysis, and research, supporting his extensive career in communications, public affairs, and organizational management.