Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Elisabeth GERNDT currently serves as the administrative Geschäftsführung at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, a position held since November 2023. Prior to this role, Elisabeth GERNDT was employed at Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung from May 2014 to October 2023, where responsibilities included leading the Finance and Controlling department and overseeing the management of financial and institutional project controls. Elisabeth GERNDT has also held positions such as Finance and Controlling Manager at H.J. Heinz GmbH and Managing Director at bozankaya GmbH, focusing on commercial and administrative leadership in sectors related to commercial vehicles and rail vehicle manufacturing. Earlier roles included serving as the Commercial Director at IAM F&E GmbH and as a Stock Planner at KODAK Aktiengesellschaft. Academic qualifications were pursued at Technische Universität Braunschweig.
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts international cutting-edge research for a changing world: approximately 1,100 employees generate knowledge and innovation toward more resilience and sustainability. The Hereon’s scientific spectrum encompasses high-performance materials, processes and environmentally friendly technologies for mobility and new energy systems. Furthermore, research is conducted on biomaterials for medicine and for increasing the quality of life. Through research and consulting, the Hereon addresses the challenges of climate change in a solution-oriented manner and facilitates sustainable management as well as the protection of the coasts and marine environment through comprehensive scientific understanding. From basic understanding to practical applications – the interdisciplinary research center covers a unique spectrum. As part of an international network and as a member of the Helmholtz Association, the Hereon supports political, economic and societal institutions in shaping the future through the transfer of its expertise. Founded in 1956, the center is the largest non-university research institution in Schleswig-Holstein. In addition to its main location in Geesthacht and its site in Teltow near Berlin, the Hereon has branches in Hamburg, Kiel, Berlin and Garching bei München. The research center has an annual budget of approximately 100 million Euros.