"With Dr. Thomas Letz, the VBKI has gained a proven expert on Berlin politics and a committed networker. He brings together a wide range of perspectives and skills that he can profitably contribute to the work of the VBKI. We warmly welcome him to our organization and look forward to working with him," said VBKI Managing Director Ute Weiland.

 

Dr. Thomas Letz earned his master's degree at the Sorbonne in Paris and completed his doctorate in medieval history at the TU Berlin with a scholarship from the German National Academic Foundation. After starting his career as an assistant to the board of Fleurop AG, he worked at the IHK Berlin as a consultant for economic policy and then as head of policy and planning at the Rotes Rathaus. In 2018, he founded his own strategy consultancy with numerous projects at the interface of politics, administration and business. He also holds a number of honorary positions, including as spokesperson for the Smart City Berlin network. Before joining the VBKI, he co-chaired the Economic Policy Committee.