• 09/29/2025

GaLaBau introduces new leadership team: Isabel Grundner appointed Director

GaLaBau, the leading international exhibition for gardening, landscaping, and the construction and maintenance of sports grounds, playgrounds, and golf courses, is pleased to announce additions to its leadership team. Isabel Grundner joins the team as Director led by Executive Director Stefan Dittrich, who continues to hold overall responsibility for the event.
Isabel Grundner
A breath of fresh air for GaLaBau: Isabel Grundner is introduced as Director of GaLaBau.

Nuremberg, 30.09.2025: GaLaBau, the leading international exhibition for gardening, landscaping, and the construction and maintenance of sports grounds, playgrounds, and golf courses, is pleased to announce additions to its leadership team. Isabel Grundner joins the team as Director led by Executive Director Stefan Dittrich, who continues to hold overall responsibility for the event.

With Isabel Grundner, a seasoned management professional takes over the role as Director at GaLaBau. Originally from Upper Bavaria, she holds an MBA with a focus on International Sales and General Management. Her academic background in International Business combines strategic thinking with a strong understanding of brand management, communication, and international market dynamics. Professionally, Isabel Grundner most recently worked for the renowned hunting equipment manufacturer BLASER Group. As project manager for optical brands, she was responsible for the development and implementation of brand and marketing strategies, significantly shaping the global positioning of the brands. Ideal qualifications for her move to the metropolitan region of Nuremberg, where she now joins the GaLaBau team led by Executive Director Stefan Dittrich as Director. “GaLaBau is a strong platform with enormous reach – both nationally and internationally,” says Grundner. “I look forward to working with the team to set new impulses, further develop the exhibition, and especially strengthen international exchange. The green sector is facing major opportunities as well as challenges – I see GaLaBau as a place where solutions emerge and networks grow,” Grundner adds.

Stefan Dittrich and Isabel Grundner
Stefan Dittrich welcomes Isabel Grundner to the GaLaBau team.

Stefan Dittrich remains a strategic figure within the industry

At her side, Stefan Dittrich continues to be part of the leadership team as Executive Director Exhibition. After many years in operational responsibility, he is now handing over the management of the exhibition to Ms. Grundner with full confidence and will focus on overarching strategic tasks as well as personnel leadership. “Isabel brings fresh perspectives, a strong sense for communication, and a lot of energy,” says Dittrich. “Over the past years, GaLaBau has established itself as the centerpiece of a dynamic industry. Now it’s time to position the event even more internationally, digitally, and sustainably – and she is exactly the right person for that. I’m looking forward to working together and to exploring new paths,” Dittrich adds.

Katja Feeß leads marketing strategy

With the return of Katja Feeß to GaLaBau in a senior role, an experienced exhibition marketing specialist takes on responsibility for the strategic direction of GaLaBau’s marketing. Katja Feeß has previously worked as press officer for GaLaBau and brings extensive experience from leading the marketing of fairs such as FACHPACK, POWTECH TECHNPHARM, and PARTEC. “I’m very pleased to be back at the heart of this dynamic market,” says Feeß. “My goal is to further increase the visibility and appeal of GaLaBau and to tap into new markets. Together with the new team, I look forward to exploring creative approaches and strengthening the GaLaBau brand in a sustainable way.”

Katja Feeß
Katja Feeß is back at GaLaBau as Director Marketing after several years.

About GaLaBau

GaLaBau is Europe’s leading exhibition for the planning, construction, and maintenance of urban, green, and open spaces. The next edition will take place from 15 to 18 September 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. The event covers the entire spectrum of the industry – from construction and maintenance machinery, building materials, plants, site and transport equipment to the design of playgrounds, sports grounds, and golf courses, as well as urban landscaping and private garden design.

GaLaBau targets landscape gardeners, landscape architects, municipal decision-makers, power tool dealers, planners, and operators of leisure and sports facilities. With a diverse supporting programme, hands-on demonstrations, and expert presentations, GaLaBau offers a central platform for innovation, exchange, and sustainable future solutions.

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