Meyn strengthens Executive Board of Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM)

The Supervisory Board of Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) has appointed economist Hendrik Meyn (38) as a new Executive Board Member. Together with Axel Mattern, he will form the now two-member executive team. Meyn, who previously worked for a shipping group, took up his new position on 1 November 2025.

Volker Werner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of HHM, said: “With Hendrik Meyn, we have gained an expert in the maritime industry for the HHM Executive Board. His professional experience and marketing expertise will be a valuable addition to HHM. His knowledge perfectly complements the work of Axel Mattern, who has led the Board alone for the past three and a half years.”

HHM CEO Axel Mattern added: “I look forward to working with Hendrik Meyn. Together, we will use our expertise, experience and network to strengthen the port’s presence in global markets. This will enable us to enhance our marketing activities at home and abroad and to respond more effectively to changing demands.”

HHM CEO Hendrik Meyn commented: “The Port is the heart of the Hamburg metropolitan region and a symbol of the city’s global connection. I am excited to work with Axel Mattern to drive new initiatives and further position the Port of Hamburg and its partners as strong and innovative players in the global network.”

Most recently, Hendrik Meyn spent four years as Director Group Brand and Marketing at the Harren Group, where he was responsible for corporate transformation and positioning the company as an international project logistics and shipping group. Prior to that, he worked for four and a half years as a management consultant, focusing on energy, industrial, and manufacturing technologies.