Rotary International President Elect 2019-20
Holger Knaack
Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln
Germany
 
 
Holger Knaack holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences, Kiel. Holger has been Chief Executive Offir of the
real estate company Knaack KG. Previously, he was a partner and General Manager of Knaack Bakery Enterprises, a 125-year-old family business. Holger is Chairman and founder of the Karl-Adam-Stiftung (Karl Adams Foundation).

For six years, he also served as Chairman of Rotary Youth Exchange Germany.

A Rotarian since 1991, Holger is a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln.

He was RI Director and RI Treasurer as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board. In addition, Holger has served as Council on Legislation Representative, Zone Coordinator, GETS
Trainer and RI Training Leader. He has been a member and Chair of numerous RI committees. He was Moderator of the 2019 Rotary International Assembly, Endowment/Major Gift Adviser and Co-Chair
of the 2019 Hamburg Convention HOC.

Holger is a Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation, a member of the Paul Harris Society and the Bequest Society.
 
Married to Susanne for 43 years, the couple has hosted more than 40 Rotary Youth Exchange students. In his leisure time, Holger enjoys sailing and playing golf..

 
 

Holger's Message

 
 
 
 
 
 
Dear fellow Rotarians

Ask any Rotarian what led them to Rotary, and you’ll usually get different answers. Why? Not only does Rotary mean different things to members in different parts of the world, it also has a unique
meaning for each Rotarian.

However we are all brought together in three important ways. We believe in Rotary values and all share the same Four Way Test. We blieve in friendships, and love spending time together. And we
take great satisfaction in helping others - we are committed to Service.

The District Board has assumed important responsibilities, and I thank them for this hard work. They have made a commitment to help grow Rotary, adapt to the digital future and make Rotary more
appealing to younger generations. We have important work in front of us and so many opportunities to open for others and for ourselves.

I hope you will continue your journey with us, as we continue to serve our communities so that future generations can thrive as Rotary Opens Opportunities.

Regards
Holger Knaack
President, Rotary International, 2020-21