Hertha BSC in the crisis: CEO search becomes an embarrassing spectacle!

Hertha BSC in the crisis: CEO search becomes an embarrassing spectacle!

Hertha BSC faces a significant course after the surprising resignation of managing director Thomas E. Herrich, who resigned from his office after 25 years. The association's presidium announced that Herrich would like to end his contract early on June 30, 2025. This decision is followed by strategic considerations on the realignment of the association, such as Herthabsc.com reports.

The Presidium has met Herrich's wish and Ralf Hüchen will now remain the sole managing director for the time being. Herrich played a central role in recent years and stabilized the club in difficult situations, such as Dr. Torsten-Jörn Klein, the chairman of the supervisory board, emphasized.

search for a successor

The search for a new managing director has been going on for two months now and has developed into an "embarrassing media -effective gauntlet" how [rbb24.de] (https://www.rbb24.de/sport/Bebtrag/2025/06/berlin-fussball-hertha-bsc-schaftftsfuehrer- Suche-herrich-rangnick-kahn-magath-magath-magth). Names like Jonas Boldt, Jochen Sauer and Alexander Rosen are under discussion, while the public also speculates about possible candidates such as Ralf Rangnick, Oliver Kahn and Felix Magath. However, this option does not seem to be able to coincide with the previous strategy of the association.

In this context, there is increasing doubts about the footballing competence and the sense of reality of the Presidium. A personnel consulting agency introduced, which should take care of the successor, has proven to be ineffective. This development has burdened confidence in the future leadership of the association and increased the public's view of the unsuccessful search.

challenges and the future of Hertha BSC

The resignation of Herrich presents Hertha with challenges that go beyond the simple search for a successor. In order to be competitive in the Bundesliga, the association needs a clear strategy that includes both football and economic aspects. Matthias Sammer emphasizes the essential role of the trainer in professional football. Trainers can significantly influence the satisfaction, motivation and performance of the athletes, which again indicates the need for a strong sporting leadership.

In order to meet such requirements, the new managing director should not only have extensive business competencies, but also have a deeper understanding of the sports psychological aspects in football. The influence of leadership on the performance of the players, as discussed in Lars Borgmann's dissertation, could offer a valuable basis for the realignment of the association.