Maximilian Müller is a Senior Consultant specializing in resource efficiency, circular economy, and materials at VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH since May 2023. Prior to this, Maximilian held multiple roles at VDI Zentrum Ressourceneffizienz from October 2015 to June 2023, including Team Lead for Communications & Networks and Project Manager for EU & International Affairs. From February 2013 to September 2015, Maximilian worked as a Consultant at PwC, focusing on global government incentives and funding opportunities for businesses. Earlier experiences include an internship in the Economic Affairs Department at the German Embassy to Indonesia, a Business Development Trainee position at the German Indonesian Chamber of Industry & Commerce, and internships at the German Foreign Office and LNE Group, providing a strong foundation in international policy and trade promotion. Maximilian holds a Master of Letters in Business Management from the University of St Andrews and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & International Development from the University of Vienna.