Ivo J. Franschitz

I have known Christoph for many years, through the ICCA community and across our global business events industry, where he has consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment to advancing our profession.

He is a true team player you can always count on, making him an outstanding candidate to lead ICCA confidently and collaboratively as its next President.

Eva Garde

Christoph is an indisputable leader in our industry, but above all, a true friend whose warmth, generosity, and attentive listening inspire us all every day.

Jorge Vinha da Silva

Christoph is an exceptional professional, and a reference in our Industry. I had the privilege of being his deputy chair at ICCA Iberian Chapter and beyond the fruitful professional relation I got a very good friend,  whose vision, leadership, and dedication always inspire those around him.

Anna Bueno

Having worked alongside Christoph for many years, I know him as a director, a colleague and a person. What I value most is his ability to listen, understand different perspectives and bring people together, but also his drive to create, take initiative and turn ideas into action. His commitment to ICCA is genuine, and his belief in the strength of its community is something I have seen first-hand.

Mònica Garcia

What can I say that we don’t already know? Christoph has always been the kind of person who’s there to help whenever you need him. He really cares about his city, his team, his colleagues, the people around him and the industry we all love.

He’s always willing to lend a hand, and you can always count on him.

Who better to lead an association like ICCA and continue working closely with its members?

I am ready, are you?

Kepa Olabarrieta

I have been fortunate enough to have shared with Christoph several projects and I can highlight his generosity, leadership ability and tireless attitude of active listening, all grounded in a comprehensive knowledge of our industry. Always the best vibes for teamwork!

Verena Jandak-Hollenthoner

Christoph Tessmar is one of the most committed and visionary leaders in our industry, defined by his deep expertise and genuine dedication to the meetings sector. Under his guidance, ideas once thought unattainable have become remarkable realities. Based on the outstanding collaborations and achievements we have shared with Barcelona over the past decades, I am confident he will continue to work wholeheartedly toward the most successful and forward‑looking outcomes for ICCA.

Sònia Serracarbassa

I have known Christoph Tessmar for many years through our shared commitment to promoting Barcelona and Catalunya as leading business events destinations. I greatly value his ability to connect people, build trust and foster meaningful collaboration.
Christoph leads with integrity, empathy and a genuine commitment to serving our industry. He brings people together, embraces different perspectives and always seeks to create shared value.
As our industry looks to increase its positive impact, strengthen its legacy and inspire future talent, ICCA needs a leader who can unite vision with action. I am confident that Christoph is that leader.
I am Ready4Tessmar!

Anita Paic

I have great respect for Christoph Tessmar’s commitment to our industry and to ICCA. He combines sound judgement with an open, approachable leadership style and a genuine understanding of the people and organisations that make our sector successful. I am very pleased to support his candidacy for ICCA President.