Professor Dr. iur. Christian Höftberger has been a new member of the KfH board since October 1, 2025.
16.10.2025 13:16
The board of directors of the non-profit KfH Board of Trustees for Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation has appointed Professor Dr. Christian Höftberger to the board of directors, effective October 1, 2025. On April 1, 2026, he will assume the position of chairman of the board from Professor Dr. Dieter Bach, who is retiring after 13 years and will pursue new opportunities.
Professor Dr. Christian Höftberger, born in 1974, holds a doctorate in law and is a professor of health economics with extensive leadership experience in the healthcare sector. He previously held management positions in inpatient facilities; since 2020, he has also served as President of the Hessian Hospital Association. With more than two decades of expertise in healthcare and hospital management, he strengthens the strategic direction of KfH in addressing the future health policy and economic challenges.
Over the next six months, Chairman of the Board Bach and his fellow board members Thorsten Ahrend and Professor Dr. med. Michael Masanneck will provide intensive support and guidance to the new board member during the structured onboarding process and preparation for assuming the chairmanship on April 1, 2026.
About the KfH Board of Trustees for Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation eV.
The KfH Board of Trustees for Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation stands for high-quality and integrated nephrological care. Founded in 1969, it is both the oldest and largest dialysis provider in Germany. More than 17,500 dialysis patients and approximately 76,000 consultation hours are currently provided in around 200 KfH centers.
Patients receive comprehensive treatment.