WWE today announced the hiring of Stefan Kastenmuller as the new General Manager, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, a newly created position, effective immediately.

WWE is opening an office in Germany, located in Munich, which Kastenmuller will be heading up. This is the second WWE office in Europe, with the other one located in England.

“Germany, Switzerland and Austria are important WWE markets and have been for a long time thanks to a passionate and growing fan base,” said Gerrit Meier, EVP International, WWE. “Hiring an experienced manager like Stefan and opening a new office reflects WWE’s commitment to the region, our fans and our partners.”