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Matthias Berninger
- 2022
- Speaker
- Circle
Matthias joined Bayer in January 2019 as SVP, Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability. In his role he has strengthened Bayer's global public affairs practice and leads the development of a coherent global sustainability strategy making Bayer’s approach to sustainability a key pillar of its business strategy. Previously, as head of Mars global public affairs, he developed Mars’ sustainability strategy, including its leadership on climate change & cocoa sustainability. Born in Kassel, Germany Matthias studied chemistry & political science (1990-1994). Elected 4 times a member of Germany’s Federal Parliament Green Party (1994-2007), he focused on trade policy, food safety & renewable energy.