TEAM

INSPIRED BY TEAM EXPIERENCE

The EMP-International GmbH team is centred around the EMP Hub, which represents our global network of event professionals. We leverage the expertise of our senior professionals from the Hub to assist our clients with international matters from the outset of the planning process. We aim to consider the local networks of our event managers in the planning process to ensure efficient and environmentally friendly events.

 

EMP Team

EMP-International, Mike Hoehsl, Managing Director
Mike Hoehsl
Founder & Managing Director
EMP-International, Lukas Kraxberger, Event Operation Manager
Lukas Kraxberger
PROJECT & EVENT OPERATION MANAGER
Franziska Wilhelm
Office & Project Managerin
EMP-International, Sarah, Event Production
Sarah Elisa Fazekas
Event Production Coordinatorin

EMP TEAM-HUB

EMP-International, Verena, Event Hospitality & Guest Service
EMP-International, Balazs, Event Operation
EMP-International, Barb, Event Production
EMP-International, Nina, Event Hospitality & Guest Service
EMP-International, Peter, Event Production
EMP-International, Adam, Event Operation
EMP-International, Saskia, Event Production
EMP-International, Boris, Event Operation
EMP-International, Ludwig, Event Production
EMP-International, Charlotte, Event Operation
EMP-International, Sebastian, Media TV & Content
EMP-International, Adam, Event Operation
EMP-International, Dora, Event Production
EMP-International, Ian, Event Production
EMP-International, Luise, Event Hospitality & Guest Service
EMP-International, Mirko, Media TV & Content
EMP-International, Florian, Health Saftey Security, Event Production
EMP-International, Lukas, Event Operation
EMP-International, Dorota, Event Production
EMP-International, Mike, Event Production
EMP-International, Florian, Event Production

EMP-International, Verena, Event Hospitality & Guest Service

AUSTRIA

Verena

  • Guest & Venue Hospitality Management
    Beach Volleyball & Climbing (European Championships Munich 2022)
  • Guest & Event Management
    PyeongChang 2018, Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 (Int. Olympic Committee)
  • Guest & Event Management
    Mubadala Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021 (CSM Sport & Entertainment)
  • Founder & Owner
    Vim projects
EMP-International, Balazs, Event Operation

HUNGARY

Balázs

  • Mobility Manager
    UEFA Europe league final Dublin 2024
  • Project Lead
    Olympic qualifier series Budapest 2024
  • Event Production Director
    19th FINA World Championships Budapest 2022
  • Cluster Operations Manager
    European Championships Munich 2022
  • Head of Operations
    Giro d’ Italia – Grande Partenza 2022 Hungary
  • Head of Host City Operations
    UEFA EURO2020 Budapest Host City
  • Host City Operations Manager of Budapest
    UEFA Super Cup Budapest 2020
EMP-International, Barb, Event Production

NEW ENGLAND, USA

Barb

  • Production & Permits Manager
    Formula E NYC E-Prix (2021 & 2022)
  • Tour Manager
    Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America (2016-18)
  • Production Manager
    Red Bull Frozen Rush (2014-16)
  • Senior Event Manager
    Dragonfli Media Technologies
EMP-International, Nina, Event Hospitality & Guest Service

CROATIA / ITALY

Nina

  • Hotel General Manager
    Little Green Bay (2018 - 2023)
  • Food & Beverage Director
    Sunčani Hvar Hotel (2016 - 2017)
  • Food & Beverage Manager and on site Hospitality Supervisor
    Red Bull Air Race GmbH (2015-2016)
  • Events Executive
    Maistra (2014-2015)
  • Founder & CEO
    Oltre Hospitality Consulting
EMP-International, Peter, Event Production

HUNGARY

Péter

  • Senior Host City Manager
    UEFA Europa League FINAL 2023 Budapest
  • Fan Zone Operations and Content Manager
    FINA Swimming World Championship 2022
  • Spectator Experience and Content Manager
    Giro d’ Italia – Grande Partenza 2022 Hungary
  • Head of Spectator Experience Program and CCC Operations
    UEFA EURO2020 Budapest Host City
EMP-International, Adam, Event Operation

UTAH, USA

Adam

  • Executive Producer
    National Lacrosse League Remote Broadcast (2022-present)
  • Executive Producer Live Production
    Burton Open Series (2011-2015)
  • National Agency Lead
    Red Bull Air Races New York City & Detroit (2009-2010)
  • National Agency Lead
    Red Bull Stratos (2010-2012)
  • Founder & CEO
    Mountain Sports International, INc., Dragonfli Media Technologies (1996 - Present)

CONTACT US!

BE A PART OF OUR TEAM-HUB

 

If you want to be a part of the EMP Team-Hub, contact us!

Write an e-mail to office@emp-international.org

 

EMP-International, Saskia, Event Production

GERMANY

Saskia

  • Event Production & Venue Management
    Crankworx Innsbruck 2017 - today
  • Venue Management & Operations
    European Championships Munich 2022
  • Director Global Events
    Air & Style Holding LLC 2014 - 2020
  • Founder & Owner
    Eventainment
EMP-International, Boris, Event Operation

CROATIA

Boris

  • Head of local production
    Red Bull Air Race, Rovinj, Croatia (2015)
  • Head producer opening and closing ceremony
    Asian Beach Games, Muscat, Oman (2010)
  • Projekt manager
    Man Water Polo European Championship (2010)
  • Head of event management team
    Man Handball World Championship (2009)
  • Cofounder and General Manager
    Pepermint Agency
  • Cofounder and project manager
    Weekend Media Festival
  • Cofounder and project manager
    Weekend Food Festival
EMP-International, Ludwig, Event Production

AUSTRIA

Ludwig

  • Logistik & Machinery Management
    European Championships Munich 2022
  • Event Operation Management
EMP-International, Charlotte, Event Operation

DENMARK

Charlotte

  • Produktion Manager
    Content productions at Red Bull Media House 2019 –
    NK Film GmbH (Rally Raid 2021-2022, Video Shootings)
  • Project Coordinator
    Red Bull Foiling Generation 2018
  • Partner Manager
    Wings for Life World Run 2017-2021
  • Team Manager
    Hannes Arch and Pete McLeod at Red Bull Air Race 2014-2019
EMP-International, Sebastian, Media TV & Content

GERMANY

Sebastian

  • Movie & Contentproduction
    Content Creation (Idea, Story, Director,..)
    Content Production (Producer, Director, Camera Team (MI & SI),..
    Content Distribution & Analyse
  • Founder & Owner
    Starelation
EMP-International, Adam, Event Operation

CALIFORNIA, USA

Seth

  • Procurement & Finance Manager
    Formula E NYC E-Prix (2021 & 2022)
  • Venue Management & Operations
    Red Bull Air Races (Abu Dhabi, New York City, Detroit, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Diego - 2009 - 2017)
  • Event Director & Operations Manager
    Mavericks Big Wave Invitational (2012-14)
  • Director of Finance & Operations
    Dragonfli Media Technologies

CONTACT US!

BE A PART OF OUR TEAM-HUB

 

If you want to be a part of the EMP Team-Hub, contact us!

Write an e-mail to office@emp-international.org

 

EMP-International, Dora, Event Production

HUNGARY

Dóra

  • Assistant Stadium Ticketing Manager
    FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
  • Cluster Manager
    European Championships Munich 2022
  • Head of Venues
    FINA Swimming World Championship 2022
  • Accreditation Manager
    Giro d’ Italia – Grande Partenza 2022 Hungary
  • Venue Ticketing Manager
    UEFA EURO2020 Budapest Host City
EMP-International, Ian, Event Production

UNITED KINGDOM

Ian

  • Technical Director
    National Day 51; Grandstands & Guest Experience; Abu Dhabi 2022
  • Project Director
    Pop-Up Urban Beach; Bristol; 2022
  • Technical Director
    Maritime Heritage Festival, Abu Dhabi, 2022
  • Production Manager
    Mother Teresa Awards, Abu Dhabi, 2022
  • Project Manager
    Diryiah Season, Bujairi; 2021 Scenic
EMP-International, Luise, Event Hospitality & Guest Service

GERMANY

Luise

  • Senior Event-Manager
    MICE & DMC (automotive events, congresses, full-service of international conferences eg. Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Russia)
  • Project Manager
    festivities including events, celebrations, parades and concert in a dedicated event location 2013-2016
  • Managing Coordinator (Crew Center)
    Red Bull Air Race GmbH 2017-2019
EMP-International, Mike Hoehsl, Managing Director

Founder & Managing Director

Mike Hoehsl

Extensive expertise and hands-on experience in strategic budgeting, planning and execution of major international events, from managing the overall budget for the international Event Production of the Red Bull Air Race series to the construction management of the largest temporary ski ramp ever built for an FIS event in a city.

Thanks to skills highly developed during his career, he continuously tries to raise quality standards and improve structures and controlling; he looks for new challenges and conducts feasibility studies for new venues. He manages communication with authorities, international contractors and agencies; he has extensive education and training in the field of economic and technical services for event management.

 

  • Head of Venue Management Olympiapark
    European Championships Munich 2022  (2021 - 2022)
  • Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director
    Drone Champions League (DCL) AG (2019 - 2021)
  • Head of International Event Production
    Red Bull Air Race GmbH (2014 - 2018)
  • Deputy COO, Head of Venue Management
    Winter Youth Olympic Games Innsbruck 2012
  • Host City Manager Fanzone
    UEFA EURO Innsbruck 2008
  • Founder & Owner
    Production Company Austria (1995 - today)

Married, 2 children

EMP-International, Lukas Kraxberger, Event Operation Manager

PROJECT & EVENT OPERATION MANAGER

Lukas Kraxberger

Been in the event business for 7 years;
Started small and worked through all areas of event management.
Whether Event Operation Coordinator, managing the registration process, sponsorship support & coordination of stakeholders, internal departmental communication, implementation of the discussed goals of the marketing partners, the Covid compliant execution of the entire event in all areas and coordinator of the medical response team; or project management, sporting management of European Championships; Venue Operation planning & implementation of a temporary venue; collaboration with the European federation, and the European Championships Management GmbH; as well as coordination with authorities, experts, external stakeholders, etc.

  • Project- & Operation Manager
    ArcTeryx Freeride Academy 2024 / 2025
  • Project Lead
    Crankworx Innsbruck 2023 / 2024
  • Project- & Sportmanager
    UEC Mountainbike Cross Country European Championships Munich 2022
  • Event Management Ass., Covid19 Management, Medical Coor.
    UCI MTB DHI, XCO & E-MTB World Champs 2020
  • Transportation Manager
    United World Games (2019 / 2022)
  • Transportation Manager & Uniform Distribution
    FIS Nordic Ski World Championships 2019

There is no challenge that cannot be solved

EMP-International, Florian, Health Saftey Security, Event Production

AUSTRIA

Florian

  • IBC Manager
    European Championships Munich 2022
  • International Event Production
    Red Bull Air Race GmbH 2013-2020
  • Operations & Production Manager
    X Games Munich 2013
  • Founder & Owner
    Event Mastermind

Office & Project Managerin

Franziska Wilhelm

has been active in the sports and events industry since 2017, bringing a wide range of experience to the table—from project management with budget responsibility and financial controlling, to conceptual planning and production leadership, as well as on-stage roles as a host and show-caller for major international events.
Her core expertise lies in organizing competitive sports formats and live entertainment experiences for audiences (Sports Presentation) in both indoor arenas and outdoor stadiums. She has extensive experience working within large-scale international big- and multi-sport event structures and teams.
Franziska is adept at collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders including sports federations, agencies, freelancers, volunteers, clubs, technical service providers, and TV producers. She also works cross-functionally with departments such as finance, marketing and sponsorship, legal, sport operations, and broadcasting to deliver seamless show executions and successful project outcomes.
With a strong and confident presence, a structured approach, and a solid network, she consistently drives success through effective teamwork and leadership.

 

  • Announcer & Host
    Worldcup Trampoline Cottbus 2024
    CEV Nations Cup Olympia-Qualifikation Hamburg Beach-Volleyball 2024
  • Stage Managerin
    NBA Basketball Paris Game 2025
  • Head of Sports Presentation
    DVV Pokalfinale Volleyball 2022 – 2025
    Aerothlon 2022 & 2024
  • Field of Play Koordinatorin & Floor Managerin
    Paris 2024 Olympische Spiele für Beach-Volleyball im Eiffel-Turm Stadion
    Paris 2024 Paralympische Spiele für Blindenfussball im Eiffel-Turm Stadion
  • Sport Presentation Managerin
    Special Olympics Berlin 2023 für Volleyball
  • Lead Venue Producerin & Show-Callerin
    World University Games 2025 für die Sportart Volleyball
    European Championships Munich 2022 für Beach-Volleyball am Königsplatz
EMP-International, Sarah, Event Production

Event Production Coordinatorin

Sarah Elisa Fazekas

AutoCAD, Visualizations, Graphic’s

 

  • Event Production (Venue Branding und 3D Visualisierung)
    European Championships Munich 2022
  • Participant Management
    6th World Congress of PGHAN
  • Volunteer and Fan Group Manager
    FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Seefeld 2019
  • Assistent Projectmanagement
    European Forum Alpbach 2019
EMP-International, Lukas, Event Operation

AUSTRIA

Lukas

  • Project- & Sportmanager
    MTB UEC XCO European Championships Munich 2022
  • Overall Projectmanagement Assistant
    UCI MTB World Championship 2020
  • Transportation Manager
    United World Games 2019 & 2022
    FIS Nordic World Ski Championship 2019
  • District Coordinator
    Road Race WC 2018 Innsbruck

CONTACT US!

BE A PART OF OUR TEAM-HUB

 

If you want to be a part of the EMP Team-Hub, contact us!

Write an e-mail to office@emp-international.org

 

EMP-International, Dorota, Event Production

POLAND

Dorota

  • Cluster Venues Technology Project Manager
    European Championships, Munich 2022
  • Lighting and Production Assistant
    Various International Jobs 2014 -2021
  • Radio Distribution Manager & Production Assistant
    Sochi Olympic Ceremonies 2014
EMP-International, Mike, Event Production

AUSTRIA

Mike

  • Head of Venue Management Olympiapark
    European Championships Munich 2022  (2021 - 2022)
  • Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director
    Drone Champions League (DCL) AG (2019 - 2021)
  • Head of International Event Production
    Red Bull Air Race GmbH (2014 - 2018)
  • Deputy COO, Head of Venue Management
    Winter Youth Olympic Games Innsbruck 2012
  • Host City Manager Fanzone
    UEFA EURO Innsbruck 2008
  • Founder & Owner
    Production Company Austria (1995 - today)
EMP-International, Florian, Event Production

Head of Event Production

Florian Reider

More than 20 years of knowledge in national & international Event Production & Operation; Strategic Event planning, budgeting and continuous cost and quality control. Strong background in technical planning & technology solutions. Always looking for new innovations and creative solutions to lift the project to the next level. Always having Risk Management, Health, Safety and Security in mind to ensure a save event in all phases.

 

  • IBC Manager 
    European Championships Munich 2022 (2020 - 2021)
  • Event Production Manager & Head of Event Production
    Red Bull Air Race 2013-2020
  • Operations & Production Manager
    X-Games Munich 2013
  • Technology & Infrastructure Manager
    Youth Olympic Winter Games 2012
  • Founder & Managing Director
    Event Masterminds - Florian Reider (2021 - today)

 

Married, 2 children, based in Salzburg Austria