New managing director Christopher Fiori brings a breath of fresh air to Bad Nauheim!
The EC Bad Nauheim appoints Christopher Fiori as managing director from January 1, 2026 in order to combine tradition with modern structures.

New managing director Christopher Fiori brings a breath of fresh air to Bad Nauheim!
On December 5, 2025, the EC Bad Nauheim took a significant step in its future direction. From January 1, 2026, Christopher Fiori will be the new full-time managing director of Eishockey Cracks Bad Nauheim Komplementär GmbH and Spielbetriebs GmbH & Co. KG. This decision is part of the personnel changes that the club has decided on in the hope of a successful future del-2.org reported.
Fiori brings more than 20 years of experience in the sports business, including international work. The 45-year-old has worked, among other things, as a business manager with power of attorney in stadium and event management at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. He was also head of organization and stadium operations at FSV Frankfurt and managing director of the Offenbacher Kickers. Most recently, Fiori also worked as Venue Cluster Manager at UEFA EURO 2024 and supported international projects such as the development of a multifunctional arena in Abu Dhabi.
A breath of fresh air for EC Bad Nauheim
The signing of Christopher Fiori is no coincidence - former managing director Tim Talhoff and Gordon Chandler had vacated their positions in recent years, which is why a new wind is now blowing. Fiori is determined to combine the tradition and passion of EC Bad Nauheim with modern structures. In the first few weeks of his position, he plans to get to know the processes and people in the club as quickly as possible in order to optimally grow into the role fnp.de supplemented.
The contract signing took place on Monday evening before the official presentation on Thursday evening. Fiori was able to explain his motivation to the media: “It is important to me to preserve the values of EC Bad Nauheim and at the same time take progressive steps.” Managing director Andreas Ortwein and the club's supervisory board agree that Fiori is the right choice for this challenging position.
Preparation for the 2026/27 season
The sporting planning for the 2026/27 season has already begun. Andreas Ortwein and coach Peter Russell are the driving forces here and are preparing the club for the challenges that the new year brings. In this phase, it will be crucial to gradually introduce Fiori into all operational processes. The initial period will familiarize him intensively with the structures and the team so that he can quickly get used to everyday life at EC Bad Nauheim.
The coming months will be exciting for EC Bad Nauheim. With Christopher Fiori at the helm, a new chapter is to be opened - a chapter that takes into account both long-standing tradition and modern approaches. Fans and supporters can look forward to the developments that will take place in the new year.