Matthias joined Bayer in January 2019 as SVP, Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability responsible for the company’s global public affairs practice, and making Bayer’s approach to sustainability a key pillar of its business strategy. In his role, he has strengthened Bayer’s global public affairs practice and leads the development of a coherent global sustainability strategy published in December 2019.
Born in Kassel, Germany, Matthias studied chemistry and political science from 1990 to 1994. He was elected four times as a Member of the German Federal Parliament Green Party (1994-2007) focused on agricultural reform in Germany and Europe including trade policy, food safety and renewable energy.
Previously, as head of Mars global public affairs, Matthias developed Mars’ sustainability strategy, including its leadership on climate change and cocoa sustainability.
Matthias lives with his wife and children in Washington, DC.