Manager of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and Central Asia Istanbul Regional Hub

Previously, Gerd has been the acting Director (July 2016 to April 2017) and Deputy Director (since July 2013) of the Regional Service Centre for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In 2012/2013, he led the change management processes underpinning the relocation of the previous sub-regional office from South Africa to Ethiopia. Prior to this, he served as Director a.i. (2011) and Deputy Director (2005-2010) for Resources Mobilization in New York as well as with the UNV programme in various programme and management functions (1995-2004).

Before joining the UN, he headed the office of the Spokesperson for Development Policy of the Liberal Parliamentary Group in the German Parliament (1992-1994). Gerd studied in Germany, Viet Nam and the UK. He holds a Master’s degree in Southeast Asia Studies, Law and Economics.