Bernhard Schmidt

Bernhard Schmidt has extensive experience in aerospace and strategic business development, currently serving as Leiter Vorstandsstab Akquise, Projektmanagement und Transferkoordination at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft since May 2015, where responsibilities include fostering interdisciplinary research projects. Previously, Bernhard held the role of Corporate Business Development for Aerospace and Mobility at Fraunhofer Society, focusing on market strategies for various sectors including Aviation and Defense. Prior roles include Start-up Coaching at Independent Aerospace & Strategy Coaching, Bereichsleitung Programmatik at Kayser-Threde GmbH, Managing Director for Cluster Aerospace/bavAIRia, and Strategy & Business Development at EADS Astrium. Educational qualifications include a Dipl-ing in Maschinenbau with a specialization in Luft-und Raumfahrttechnik from the Technical University of Munich.