ZDF Enterprises’ Head of Acquisitions to Retire

MAINZ: Juergen Steimer, the senior VP of acquisitions and co-productions at ZDF Enterprises, is retiring as of December 31.

Steimer was appointed the legal consultant to ZDF in 1982, specializing in copyright, international law and cable distribution in other countries. From 1989 to 1992 he was the head of the program acquisition and co-production department. When ZDF Enterprises was founded in 1993, Steimer was part of the founding team and became the senior VP of acquisitions and co-productions.

Alexander Coridass, the president and CEO of ZDF Enterprises, said, "Juergen Steimer is one of the most experienced international program purchasers. With his know-how in business and program content, he was an unfailing guarantee for the success of ZDF Enterprises, and thanks to his vast knowledge and expertise, he must be given credit for a large part of the successful development of the firm. Through his personality, he also garnered great recognition from all business associates."

Steimer added, "I witnessed the founding of ZDF Enterprises and am proud that the firm has established itself as an important player on the German and international market."