Mayor Burkhard Exner
Burkhard Exner has been Mayor of the state capital Potsdam since January 1, 2006, and has been the Deputy for Finance, Investments, and Controlling since January 1, 2019. From June 2 to October 23, 2025, Mr. Exner represented the Lord Mayor of the state capital, Potsdam. He was born on March 23, 1958, and is a member of the SPD.