Hertha Welcomes Görlich: "Success is all that matters to me"

In the heart of Berlin, Hertha BSC finds itself in a challenging position as the new season unfolds. The club, currently sitting in second-to-last place with two defeats and two draws, is undergoing a significant transformation.

Peter Görlich, a seasoned sports professional with six years of experience at Bundesliga club 1899 Hoffenheim, has been appointed as the new CEO. His arrival comes amidst a heated discussion about the role of a technical director, a position yet to be explicitly defined for Hertha BSC.

Görlich has hit the ground running, meeting with coach Stefan Leitl and the team, emphasizing the importance of top performance for top sport. He has also stressed the significance of the club's consolidation course, with promotion being seen as an "accelerator" in this process.

The search for a suitable CEO candidate was a challenging one, with numerous prominent names, including Ralf Rangnick, Felix Magath, and Oliver Kahn, being mentioned. Jonas Boldt, the former HSV sports director, was also in contention. The job profile for the CEO position was carefully crafted within the presidency, with Görlich's sporting expertise and personal conversations being decisive for his appointment.

Görlich will form a dual leadership with Ralf Huschen, with Huschen being mainly responsible for finances. This partnership aims to steer Hertha BSC through its current sporting crisis. Huschen has assured that the club's second division status is well-financed, alleviating any pressure to promote immediately.

The former captain Vedad Ibišević is a favorite to succeed Andreas Neuendorf as head of the Hertha academy. This move, if it materializes, could further strengthen the club's youth development programme.

There have been rumours of further personnel changes at Hertha, adding to the air of uncertainty. However, as of September 2025, no current open player positions have been detailed. The club recently appointed a new second managing director, but no specific open player positions have been mentioned in the search results.

A five-year plan has been presented to the banks, calculated for the second league scenario. This plan, if successfully executed, could see Hertha BSC climb back up the ranks.

During his presentation, Görlich expressed optimism about his new role and stated his interest in success. His enthusiasm, coupled with the club's determination, offers a glimmer of hope for Hertha BSC fans as they navigate through these challenging times.