BURKHARD JUNG
Mayor, City of Leipzig
Burkhard Jung, born in Siegen/Westphalia in 1958, has been the Mayor of the City of Leipzig since 2006. He holds several key positions, including Vice-president of the Association of German Cities and Vice-president of the Association of Saxon Cities and Municipalities. Additionally, he serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Sparkasse Leipzig and Leipziger Messe GmbH (Leipzig Trade Fair Organisation), among others.
Jung is actively involved in various educational and cultural institutions, serving as a member of the Council of Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK) and the Supervisory Board of Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL). He is also the Chairman of the Bach Archive Leipzig Foundation and the Board of Trustees of the International Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Foundation and the Peaceful Revolution Foundation.
His career began in education, teaching German and Protestant Theology in Münster and Siegen. Following German reunification, he played a pivotal role in establishing and directing the Evangelisches Schulzentrum Leipzig in 1991.
Jung's leadership extends beyond Leipzig, as he serves as President of Eurocities. Throughout his tenure, he has spearheaded initiatives for Leipzig's development, including bids for major sporting events like the Olympics and the Football World Cup. Jung has been re-elected directly by the citizens of Leipzig, reflecting their continued trust and confidence in his leadership.
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