Daniel Sahl-Corts

VDMA Geschäftsführer Bundespolitik | Leiter Hauptstadtbüro | Europäischer Maschinen- und Anlagenbau | #StandortUpgrade #geoeconomics #techmatters | vorher u.a. BMWi, BDI, Capgemini

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

I am an European Political Economist and Optimist, educated in UK and Berlin, working at "Politisches Berlin", interested in #geopolitics #technology #innovation #sustainability #industrialpolicy, focussing on climate neutral and digital transformation of our and the global economy. I am a Voice of Economic Transformation of Bertelsmann Foundation. Twice awarded in the category state and politics #TOP40under40 by Capital magazine (2016, 2017). Experienced in Government, lobbying and consulting, my extensive expertise lies in 1️⃣ transformation strategies for the sustainable development 2️⃣ #EU and national policy (institutions, Eurozone, programs,…) 3️⃣ #industrypolicy related to competitiveness, energy and climate as well as foreign trade. My #️⃣‘s are #techmatters #shapingthetwenties & #decadetoact to draw attention to how important this decade is for the future sustainability of our planet and to push the UN SDGs as an individual.

Experience

  • Managing Director / Geschäftsführer at VDMA
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Bundespolitik Head of Berlin Office Leiter Hauptstadtbüro Vertretung der Interessen des Europäischen Maschinen- und Anlagenbaus und seiner 3.600 Mitglieder im Politischen Berlin, strategische Partnerschaften und BDI-Mitgliedschaft

  • Director and Global Sustainability Lead for Government Solutions | Global Public Sector at Capgemini Invent
    Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Head of GovTech, Sustainable Government Solutions Portfolio, Thought Leadership & Portfolio Strategy

  • Director and Head of Berlin Office at Agora Strategy Group AG
    2019 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs

    Geopolitical strategy consultancy for governments and companies, spin-off from the Munich Security Conference (MSC) founded by Prof. Wolfgang Ischinger (Chairman MSC).

  • Managing Director at Sustainability Intelligence
    2018 - 2018 · Less than a year

    Providing ESG Rating Reports of listed companies in the DACH region regarding the sustainability performance and future viability of the business model.

  • Head of Division Future of Industry - Referatsleiter Zukunft der Industrie at Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie
    2014 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs

    Department of the Vice-Chancellor - Abteilung Leitung und Planung & Abt IV Industriepolitik Project Lead Coordination "Future of Industry" Alliance, Deputy Head of Sustainability @BMWi