Sebastian Barnutz

Sebastian Barnutz is an experienced professional in the fields of consultancy and academia, currently serving as a Partner and Head of the International LifeSciences Squad at Metaplan since June 2011, where expertise is applied to navigate complex stakeholder scenarios for corporate clients across various sectors. Prior to this role, Sebastian held the position of Managing Director at Freie Universität Berlin from November 2005 to May 2011, overseeing the Graduate School, enhancing international recruitment strategies, and broadening program scopes. Additionally, as a Research Associate at the same institution, research focused on governance in areas of limited statehood while managing fundraising efforts. Academic credentials include a PhD in International Studies from the University of Warwick, an MA in Research Methods from the University of Birmingham, and a Dipl.Pol. in Political Science from Freie Universität Berlin, supplemented by coursework in Political Science, History, and Musicology at the University of Cologne.