Benedikt Scholz has joined Borussia Dortmund on October 1, 2010 to work in Sales and Marketing. As Department Head of “International | Commercial & New Business” the 35-year-old is responsible for the international strategy and business development and plays a key role in the development of commercial projects at BVB. Scholz, a graduate in sports management, was previously employed by Lagardère Sports (formerly SPORTFIVE), an international sports marketing agency based in Hamburg, and by PUMA, Borussia Dortmund’s current kit supplier.