Matthias Meier

Matthias Meier has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Matthias began their career as a Student Trainee in Sales Controlling at Weidmuller UK in 2001, followed by a role as a Student Trainee in Corporate Controlling at Weidmuller UK in 2002. Matthias then worked as a Research Assistant at Universität Paderborn in 2006 before moving on to become a Postdoctoral Researcher at Freie Universität Berlin from 2011 to 2012.

In 2012, Meier joined DT Swiss as an Executive Assistant to the CEO, where they completed a 6-month trainee program. During this time, they worked on various sales and product-related projects and participated in decision-making bodies. Matthias then progressed to roles such as Chief Sales Officer and Chief Sales Marketing Officer, where they played significant roles in sales management, product management, and marketing strategies.

In addition to their corporate career, Meier also served as a Management Lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich from 2014 to 2022.

Overall, Matthias Meier has extensive experience in sales, product management, marketing, research, and teaching.

Matthias Meier completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

From 1999 to 2001, they attended Dietrch Boenhoeffer Berufskolleg (Cocational College) and obtained a degree in Industrial clerk IHK, specializing in Ausbilung zum Industriekaufmann IHK.

From 2003 to 2004, Matthias studied at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree, with a focus on Marketing/Marketing-Management.

From 2000 to 2006, they pursued a Diploma degree equivalent to a Master's degree in International Management at Paderborn University.

Finally, Matthias Meier completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Strategic Management, corporate management, and alliance management from Freie Universität Berlin, where they attended from 2006 to 2011.

In terms of additional certifications, Matthias obtained the following:

- In May 2019, they completed the Strategic Marketing Programme from INSEAD Executive Education.

- In September 2020, they obtained a certificate in Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption from INSEAD Executive Education.

- In December 2020, they received certification in Leading Organisations in Disruptive Times from INSEAD Executive Education.

- In June 2021, Matthias obtained two certificates: Building Digital Partnerships and Ecosystems, as well as Leading in a Transforming World, both from INSEAD Executive Education.

These certifications showcase Matthias Meier's commitment to further develop their skills and knowledge in various areas of management and leadership.