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Michael Freter

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Senior Director Sales at Integrated Systems Events GmbH
📍 Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Michael Freter is a Senior Director of Sales at Integrated Systems Events with over 30 years of management experience in international publishing and exhibitions. He is also the founder of the Global Executive Network. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, charismatic, and result-oriented leader.

As a dedicated international networker, he focuses on curating experiences and facilitating connections between global leaders to envision the future. His work involves extensive travel and organizing large-scale events, which aligns with his passion for building international relations and fostering communities.

He founded the PSI Sustainability Awards, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to sustainability within the exhibition industry.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Sales
Job Level
Senior
Location
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Executive Networking
He founded the Global Executive Network and serves as its Chief Networking Officer, focusing on connecting global leaders.
Sustainable Events
He founded the PSI Sustainability Awards and recently highlighted an initiative to upcycle old event banners into bags.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Senior Director Sales
Integrated Systems Events GmbH
1-2022
GXN CNO (Chief Networking Officer)
Global Executive Network
6-2021 - 4-2022
Adviser / Contractor
Freelance
6-2008 - 5-2021
General Manager
Reed Exhibitions Germany
1-2005 - 5-2008
General Manager Sales & Marketing
LexisNexis Germany
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Education
1982 - 1988
Master's degree
University of Augsburg
1968 - 1982
Abitur
Grundschule Lindau, Bodenseegymnasium Lindau
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