Matthias Czerny

Matthias Czerny has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Matthias began their career as a Legal Counsel and Law Clerk in a Legal Practice from 1996 to 2000. Matthias then worked in a Private Business Practice as an Attorney at Law and Board Member from 2001 to 2011. In 2011, they joined EKZ as an Executive Counsel - Investments in Renewable Energy, focusing on mergers and acquisitions within the EKZ Renewables Division. Matthias also served as the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions from 2023. In 2018, they became a Member of the Board (Betriebskommission) at Elektrizitäts- und Wasserwerk der Stadt Buchs, where they were responsible for new energy topics and implementation of decentralized power systems. In 2019, they took on the role of Industry Advisor Renewable Energy at Taxila Capital LLC. Additionally, they have been a Guest Lecturer at ZHAW School of Engineering since 2014.

Matthias Czerny's education history is as follows:

- In 2021, Matthias obtained a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Applied Technology in Energy from ETH Zürich.

- From 2016 to 2017, Matthias pursued a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Corporate Finance and Corporate Valuation at the University of Zurich.

- In 2014 and 2015, Matthias completed an Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Renewable Energy Management (REM-HSG) from the University of St.Gallen.

- In 2013, Matthias had a brief period of study at Peking University.

- From 2000 to 2001, Matthias earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in International Law and Legal Studies from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

- In 1996, Matthias became an Attorney at Law after passing the Bar Exam.

- From 1990 to 1994, Matthias completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Law from the University of St.Gallen.

- In 1989, Matthias obtained their Matura from Stiftsschule Einsiedeln.

In addition to their formal education, Matthias has obtained the following certifications:

- In May 2020, Matthias obtained a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Academy Certificate of Completion from Pexapark.

- In May 2019, Matthias obtained a Certified Exchange Trader on the EEX Spot and Derivatives Markets certification from European Energy Exchange AG.