Union Berlin has elected a woman to its supervisory board during a members' meeting. Sylvia Weisheit succeeds the late Hans-Joachim Lesching, who passed away in October of last year, as the club confirmed.
The election took place at an assembly, which was convened for the second time in less than four months. 963 eligible members were present and entitled to vote. The majority opted for list voting, which eliminated the individual candidate Daniel Rahaus. The so-called 'Liste Koch', led by supervisory board chairman Thomas Koch, received a simple majority. This list included Koch, five other members, and the newly elected Sylvia Weisheit.
Who is the new supervisory board member Sylvia Weisheit?
Sylvia Weisheit is 63 years old and brings prior experience with the club. She was involved in project coordination for the stadium construction back in 2008 and 2009. She fills a position that had been vacant since the death of Hans-Joachim Lesching. Lesching died at the age of 83 and had served on the supervisory board since 2003. The election of Weisheit ensures personnel continuity in this important committee of the Bundesliga club.
What sporting goals were discussed?
Besides the election, the sporting outlook for the 2026/27 season was also on the agenda. Club president Dirk Zingler, 62, stated that the sporting goal is to continue playing at the top level with both teams. Union Berlin fields both a men's and a women's team in the Bundesliga. Squad costs for both teams are expected to decrease from 61.5 million euros to over 58 million euros. This financial planning comes amidst the current league standing. Union is 9th in the Bundesliga after one match, with one point, three goals scored and three conceded.
What is Union's current situation?
The team started the season with a draw, earning one point. In the table, they are two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The next major challenge awaits on November 21st, when RB Leipzig, currently third, visits the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. All upcoming fixtures can be found on our fixtures page. The balanced record of three goals for and three against shows an even performance in the opening match.
The original reporting on the members' meeting and the election came from Bild. The integration of Sylvia Weisheit into the supervisory board is a step in the club's ongoing season preparation. The detailed personnel and financial planning for the teams is also visible on our squad overview. The next home match against RB Leipzig on November 21, 2026, will be an important test for Union Berlin's ambitions.
