Friedhelm Erich Haak (born 11 November 1945 in Moormerland/Boekzetelerfehn) is a German newspaper publisher, media entrepreneur and consultant.
[2] In October 1983, Haak became managing director for finance and audiovisual markets at Verlagsgesellschaft Madsack.
[4] The same year he initiated the art prize of the Leipziger Volkszeitung together with Bernd Radestock, which subsequently gained international importance.
[5][6] After eleven years as CEO, Haak moved to the chairmanship of the Supervisory Board in 2006 and was succeeded by Herbert Flecken.
On his behalf, the Mendini brothers of architects designed the Mendini-House, a corner property in the city centre for media use.