Meet the Operations team, who are available for technical support for students and staff.
As a Leipzig native, Christian Schult received his academic training at Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany. He is a certified advisor for foundations and non-profits and has gained experience in international environments for the past ten years. Among other things, he was involved in setting up a pan-European organisation dedicated to the freedom of the press and managed this organisation’s shelter programme for journalists at risk for several years. He joined Lancaster University Leipzig in March 2020 as its Campus Operations Manager and now holds the position of Campus Services Manager reporting directly to the Campus Director / Kanzlerin.
Robyn Zagaj comes from South Africa, lived and worked in the United Kingdom and moved to Leipzig, Germany in 2007. She holds a Master’s degree in Aviation Management, obtained from the Wildau Institute of Technology, near Berlin. As an aviation enthusiast, she has held a number of operations and finance related positions in the aviation industry. In her role as a Campus Services Officer, Robyn is responsible for tasks and queries related to finance department.
As an IT Support Technician, Kiran Thomson supports the team in all matters relating to IT solutions, issues and support. A English native, Kiran has spent most of his life in the UK, working for more than 10 years in B2C IT support. Kiran Thomson joined Lancaster University Leipzig in 2021 and helped its set-up on the new premises. In his current role, he supports the growing team and ensures that operations are running smoothly.
Mamunur Rashid supports the IT team in all matters relating to IT solutions, technical issues, and user support as an IT Field Support Technician based in Leipzig.
Originally from Bangladesh, Mamunur has over five years of experience as an IT Services Professional at McKinsey & Company in Düsseldorf, along with prior experience as a Systems Engineer. He joined Lancaster University Leipzig bringing strong expertise in infrastructure support and service delivery. Mamun holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and an MSc in Information and Communications Engineering. In his current role, he contributes to maintaining reliable IT operations and supporting the institution’s growing technical needs.
Steve joined the Operations Team at Lancaster University Leipzig as a Campus Services Officer in 2025. His role focuses primarily on providing operational support that helps keep the campus running smoothly. Steve has a diverse background in people-oriented roles and brings this experience to his work within the Operations Team.
