Matthias Wirth is an experienced project manager specializing in new technologies and services, currently employed at VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V. since March 2014. Previous roles include coordination of innovation and knowledge management at Heraeus from January 2008 to February 2014, and project management focusing on research and innovation at VDMA from November 2001 to December 2007. Matthias Wirth's earlier experience includes consulting for management and audit services at ERM: Environmental Resources Management and project work in safety and environmental protection at Rolls-Royce. Academic qualifications include a Dr. phil. nat. in Biophysical Chemistry from Goethe University Frankfurt, attained between 1986 and 1995.