Klaus Freese, born 1960 in Bremen, is the MD of DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH. He started as an apprentice in 1976 and held various roles including sales manager. He studied mechanical engineering in Bremen and has an MBA in international management. Member of DIHK Foreign Trade Committee, Member of the Plenary Assembly at the IHK Stade, and Deputy Chairman of VDMA Trade Association TFL.