VOA Appoints Kathrin Lämmermann as New Managing Director

After more than 17 years on the VOA’s executive board, Dr. Alexa A. Becker is stepping down from her position. During this time, she played a key role in guiding the association’s development and, together with the board of directors, provided important impetus for its direction. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Alexa A. Becker systematically expanded contacts with the business community, political circles, and the media; represented members’ interests in national and international committees; and continuously developed the VOA’s continuing education programs. Particularly noteworthy are the organization of the 2011 Estal and Qualicoat Congress and the anniversary event featuring the fashion show “stories of surfaces – 60 Years of Aluminum Surface Finishing in Fashion Images” in 2022—both held in Munich. The VOA Board of Directors thanks Dr. Alexa A. Becker for her many years of collaboration and her exceptional dedication, and wishes her all the best for the future.

Kathrin Lämmermann Takes Over as VOA Executive Director

With Kathrin Lämmermann, who has been managing the diverse range of association-related matters at the office for the past seven years, the VOA is gaining a competent and professional successor from within its own ranks. She is already familiar with the association and, in her role working alongside the Executive Director, has not only supported strategic processes but also played a key role in organizing various events and, above all, ensured that day-to-day operations run smoothly at all times. Her professional career to date has been marked by extensive experience in dynamic and service-oriented industries such as the hotel industry, food service/catering, and tourism—in both administrative and operational roles. This practical experience is reflected in her strong commitment to service, her high level of dedication, and her ability to maintain a clear overview even in challenging situations. With her deep understanding of internal processes, her solution-oriented approach, her eye for detail, and her people skills, she is ideally suited to successfully advance the VOA and bring fresh momentum to the organization.