Dietrich Wersich

Dietrich Wersich (born 1964) is a general practitioner, cultural manager, and experienced Hamburg politician. In 1995, he founded STÄITSCH Theaterbetriebs GmbH (Altonaer Theater, Hamburger Kammerspiele, Harburger Theater), serving most recently as its commercial director from 2021 until February 2026. His political career with the CDU includes numerous high-ranking positions: he served in the Hamburg Parliament (Bürgerschaft) from 1997 to 2004 and 2011 to 2020—including roles as parliamentary group leader (2011–2015) and First Vice President (2015–2020)—and has been a sitting member of the Parliament again since March 2025. At the government level, he served as State Councillor (2004–2008), Senator for Health and Social Affairs (2008–2011), and as Second Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in 2010 and 2011.