Matthias Lange

Matthias Lange serves as the Executive Director and Director of Operations and Strategy at La Fondation International Cocoa Initiative since March 2012, where responsibilities include overseeing multiple departments, developing strategic action plans and budgets, managing core programs and resources, and leading stakeholder engagement. Previous roles include Programme and Policy Director at ICI, where Matthias led program initiatives and supervised national offices, as well as Senior Programme Coordinator and Programme Manager at ICI, focusing on project management and M&E activities. Prior experience also encompasses food aid management and policy development roles within the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Commission’s ECHO, alongside technical advisory work at CILSS. Matthias holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée and has a background in food security and humanitarian assistance.