Matthias Brandt holds a degree in economics. Before he graduated, he began focusing on questions in the field of wind energy. Since 2005, he has been in charge of setting up and merging various independent service units under the umbrella of Deutsche Windtechnik. In 2007, Mr Brandt was appointed to the Executive Board of Deutsche Windtechnik. As part of his role as the Board Director, Mr Brandt has been responsible for the company’s entire corporate development. He is also involved in numerous panels, specialist committees, advisory boards and working groups as well as being a speaker and author on the subject of energy and wind. In 2020 Deutsche Windtechnik employs more than 1,500 people and has locations in Europe, North America and East Asia.