Daniel Hagemeier

Co-Founder at Sakhile&Me

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

About

Daniel currently works in the Marketing & Communications team at MHI Gruppe. He previously co-founded Sakhile&Me, an art gallery for contemporary art with a focus on Africa and her diasporas as well as African-American positions. He has prior experience working at Kunsthandel Hagemeier, Frankfurter Rundschau, PMI, and Deutsche Leasing. Daniel received his Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Hamilton College and his Master of Digital Communication degree with High Distinction from the University of Sydney.

Experience

  • Marketing Communication Assistant at MHI Gruppe
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Co-Founder & Director at Sakhile&Me
    Aug 2018 - Feb 2026 · 7 yrs 7 mos

    Co-founded one of the first contemporary art galleries focusing on Africa and her diasporas in Germany. Responsible for all business-related aspects, including exhibition planning, art fair participations, client communications, customs and shipping, sales, marketing, and publishing.

  • Assistant to the Director at Kunsthandel Hagemeier
    Aug 2012 - Jul 2018 · 6 yrs

    Assist in all aspects of gallery exhibitions and art fair participations including planning, shipments, and sales. Represent the gallery at art fairs such as Art Cologne, Munich Highlights, Cologne Fine Art, and Art Karlsruhe. Responsible for administrative tasks, client communications, and design and production of gallery marketing (e.g. flyers, catalogues, website).

  • Editor & Web Developer at Rotopost
    Aug 2012 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Coded, designed and ran my own website about the NFL and Fantasy Football. Wrote new articles daily and maintained an in-depth database with player statistics. Learned HTML & CSS to help with SEO.

  • University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia · On-site)
    • International House IT/AV Assistant
      Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 · 4 mos

      Student activity. Assisted residents of the international house at the University of Sydney with all IT/AV-related questions and queries. Frequently set up network connections and solved various cases of Windows and Mac related software issues.

    • Fisher Library Redevelopment Project
      Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 · 10 mos

      Work-study. Labeled, moved, and shelved books in the largest library on campus. Assisted with occasional data entries. Frequently helped with customer support, e.g. locating missing books, explaining Dewey Library System to customers.