Organisation

Frau in verschiedenen Positionen bei der Arbeit

Isabel Winarsch für VolkswagenStiftung

The office in Hanover takes care of the day-to-day running of the Foundation. It is managed by the CEO and the Executive Board, advised and monitored by the Supervisory Board. 

Supervisory Board

The Foundation’s Supervisory Board consists of 14 personalities drawn from the scientific community and other areas of society.

Supervisory Board

CEO

Dr. Georg Schütte is CEO and manages the Foundation's office in Hanover. 

CEO

Management

The department heads support the CEO in the management of the Foundation's activities.

Management

Foundation staff

Assistants, specialist departments, house services – some 115 people ensure in their various fields of work that the Foundation can realize its purpose.

Foundation staff

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