Holger Schmid

Holger Schmid is the Director of the MAVA Foundation’s Sustainable Economy Programme. He is responsible for the foundation’s strategy its Sustainable Economy Programme, including the full oversight of projects and partner relations. Together with the other MAVA Foundation Programme Directors and the Director General, he also manages MAVA’s overall project portfolio, including its international work.

Holger has supported the development of SAVi since its inception in 2016.  He advises on SAVi’s development and scaling strategy and works with the IISD team to increase its uptake. 

Holger has a Master’s degree in biology from Bayreuth University in Germany.