​01.09.2026

Eyes & Ears of Europe: Michael Zschiesche and Ben Kerneck join the Board

Eyes & Ears of Europe sets the course for the future: With Michael Zschiesche from 2know.agency and Benjamin Kerneck from BDA Creative, the association welcomes two experienced creative and communication experts to the Board of Directors. At the same time, Björn Klimek is stepping down from the board after decades of association work. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for his commitment and are all the more pleased that he will remain connected to Eyes & Ears as an active member.

Michael Zschiesche is already known to many members through his work as a speaker at the Eyes & Ears Academies and his lectures on artificial intelligence. With his expertise at the intersection of technology, creativity, and communication, he brings a vital perspective on the changes AI brings to the media and creative industries. With 2know.agency, he advises clients from the media industry, mid-sized businesses, and public-sector clients on brand and communication strategy as well as AI automation.

With Ben Kerneck, a familiar face returns to the Board. He was previously a board member from 2023 to 2025 and played a key role in the realigning of the association. As Managing Partner of BDA Creative, he is responsible for Client Services and AI. BDA is Germany's largest one-stop agency for entertainment brands, developing and producing solutions for distinctive communication. With BDAi, the agency is currently expanding its services to include AI-supported workflows for producing key art and other visuals.

By adding Michael Zschiesche and Ben Kerneck, Eyes & Ears of Europe gains not only two proven industry experts, but also fresh perspectives for the association's work.

“We are very much looking forward to working together and to shaping the future of Eyes & Ears of Europe alongside Michael and Ben,” said Zeljko Karajica, President of Eyes & Ears of Europe.