Matthias Schmidt

Matthias Schmidt has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Matthias began their career as an intern at Lufthansa Cargo in 2003. In 2005, they completed their thesis at Mercedes Benz, where they analyzed an internet-supported cost forecasting system for the dealer's garages and service stations. Matthias then joined Philips Lighting in 2005 as a trainee in corporate treasury and controlling & reporting.

Schmidt continued their career at LINPAC Packaging, starting as CEE Foodservice Sales Manager from 2007 to 2009. Matthias then transitioned to the role of Sales and Marketing Manager from 2009 to 2011, and later served as the European Sales Manager from 2011 to 2012.

In 2013, Schmidt joined Clariant as an Area Sales Manager for the DACH BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties. Matthias moved on to Philips in 2014 as a Project Manager for the Lighting Solution Center DACH.

From 2015 to the present, Schmidt has been with Umicore, starting as a Senior Manager Sales & Business Development, then becoming the Managing Director of Umicore Precious Metals (Thailand) Ltd. in 2018, and currently holds the position of Director Sales & Business Development Europe/ Rechargeable Battery Materials.

Matthias Schmidt completed their education with the following degrees: an MBA in International Business from the University of Liverpool in 2013, a Diplom-Betriebswirt degree in Internationales Management from HSB Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences in 2005, and a degree in Bankkaufmann from Schulzentrum SEK II Bremen in 2001.