Our Directors

Setting the tone

Our family business is led by our two Directors, Otto Zejmon and Markus Stodden.

Markus Stodden, Spokesman for the Board

Markus Stodden is the Spokesman for the Board of Kulmbacher Brauerei Aktien-Gesellschaft. He has a degree in business administration and is responsible for ensuring sales processes run smoothly and that marketing is properly tailored to our customers. The father of four has been working for the Kulmbacher family business since 2001. Originally from the Rhineland, Markus Stodden really appreciates the advantages of the Upper Franconia region when it comes to producing enjoyable beers. He loves living in Kulmbach with his family and enjoys nature and sport.

'I love working with beer, which is part of our cultural heritage after all – the brewing industry has a very personal feel to it and is all about emotions and relationships between people,' says Markus Stodden about his role with Kulmbacher Brauerei Aktien-Gesellschaft.

Otto Zejmon, Finance Director

Otto Zejmon has been responsible, at Board level, for the financial affairs of Kulmbacher Brauerei Aktien-Gesellschaft since 2013. Originally from Austria, and with a degree in business administration, he works with his two colleagues to ensure the business is managed in a sustainable manner. He also enjoys sport in his spare time. He lives in Bamberg with his two children.

These days, the Upper Franconia region is the centre of his world. 'I really enjoy working for Kulmbacher Brauerei because it's a lot of fun and I love all the different challenges I'm faced with,' says Otto Zejmon regarding his work.