Klaus Ullmann

Managing Director of DFN and DANTE Chairman

Klaus Ullmann began his career in network development at the Hahn-Meitner Institute. Since that time, he has contributed extensively to the development of research networking in Germany. He was the project leader of a regional network for the Berlin Universities and research establishments, and then head of the Planning Team for DFN. He has been the Managing Director of DFN since 1984.

In addition, Klaus was a member of the Executive Committee of the European umbrella organisation of national research and education networks, RARE, and later President of RARE from 1986 to 1990.

This is Klaus's second term as Chairman of the DANTE Board, having previously been chairman from 1994 – 2002. In 2005, he was also elected Chairman of the GÉANT2 Executive Committee.