The German Sporting Goods Industry Association (BSI) is planning a change in leadership: Managing Director Stefan Rosenkranz will leave the association in summer 2026, having served in this role for six years.
The Bundesverband der Deutschen Sportartikel-Industrie (BSI) has announced that its Managing Director, Stefan Rosenkranz, will step down in the summer of 2026 to pursue new professional and personal opportunities. The association has already started its succession planning to ensure a smooth transition and the continued implementation of its strategic priorities.
Rosenkranz, who has led the BSI since 2020, has played a key role in strengthening the organization’s position as a leading industry voice in Germany. Under his leadership, the association expanded its political advocacy, sustainability and digitalization initiatives and established a strong cross-industry network linking manufacturers, retailers, and political stakeholders.
The application form for the Managing Director position is online
“It has been a great honor to lead the BSI over the past years,” Rosenkranz said. “Together with our members, we have built an effective and informative network for the sporting goods industry in Germany. After nearly six years, it is the right time for new ideas within our association’s structure. I will remain closely connected to the BSI and the industry after more than 30 years in the sector.”
The BSI’s board and executive committee expressed their gratitude to Rosenkranz for his contribution to modernizing and repositioning the association and confirmed that preparations for his successor are already underway.
Founded in 1910, the BSI represents around 170 companies and 220 brands from Germany’s sporting goods sector, including several international market leaders. The member companies generate an estimated €35 billion in annual revenue. The association advocates for industry interests at national and European levels and is a member of the European Sporting Goods Federation (FESI) in Brussels.
Those interested in the position can view the application at BSI online.
