BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
Sonja Thebes is a Senior Manager in International Markets at BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. Sonja previously worked as a Program Manager and Coordinator at European Leadership Network, a Research Assistant at RAND Europe, and had internships at various organizations focused on counterterrorism and international development. Sonja holds multiple degrees in areas such as Criminology, Security, Peace, Conflict, and Political Science.
BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
The BDI is the umbrella organisation of German industry and industry-related service providers. It represents 39 industrial sector federations and has 15 regional offices in the German federal states. The BDI speaks for more than 100,000 private enterprises employing around 8 million people. Industry is the basis of the German economy and plays a decisive role in determining the future competitiveness of our country. The BDI relays the interests of German industry to political representatives in Germany, Europe and worldwide.