Torsten Burmester
Torsten Burmester is a German politician and member of the Social [Democratic Party of Germany], as well as a former sports official, and ministry official.
From 1 February 2022 to December 2024, Burmester served as CEO of the German [Olympic Sports Confederation] and was a member of the delegation leadership for the 2024 [Summer Olympics] in Paris.
Since 1 November 2025, he has been the Lord Mayor of the City of Cologne.