As Dr. Hardy Ostry embarks on new adventures becoming the new Director at our KAS Office in Washington, we express our sincere gratitude for his valuable contributions and wish him continued success on his journey 🙌

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Beatrice Gorawantschy, former Director of KAS Israel! 🥳 With her visionary approach and rich experience, we look to the future of KAS Europe with confidence 💼✨

Cheers to new beginnings, new perspectives and further growth! 🌱 Stay tuned for exciting updates as we embark on this new chapter together!

Dr. Ostry bid farewell with the following message: 

"Dear Sir or Madam, dear colleagues,

After over seven fulfilling years in Brussels as the Head of the European Office at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, I would like to take this opportunity to bid farewell to you and express my heartfelt thanks for the trusting and friendly cooperation during this time! At the same time, I am really pleased to announce that Dr. Beatrice Gorawantschy, who was recently the Foundation's representative in Israel, will take over the office's directorship as of March 1, 2024. I wish you and her all the best and a successful collaboration, as I have had the privilege to experience!

As of the 1st of April, I will be stepping into the role of Head of our office in the United States, based in Washington D.C. I would be delighted if some contacts could be maintained. I am sure that I will be able to bring to the United States the many valuable experiences and knowledge that I have gained in Brussels. You can continue to contact me by e-mail at hardy.ostry@kas.de.

Best wishes,

Hardy Ostry"