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 Secretary General and the Executive Board. The highest decision-making body is the Board of Trustees. 

Board of Trustees

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

Board of Trustees

Secretary General 

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

Secretary General 

Management

The department heads support the Secretary General 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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About us

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Assets

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