Bernd is director for Regional Industrial Development in the dtic, addressing primarily revitalization of industrial parks. His work covers strategy, planning, policy, compliance, investment promotion, governance, financing, sustainability, operations, infrastructure, research, M&E, green transitions and stakeholder management.

Bernd has worked in the private sector for most of his career, including running his own company, as management consultant and internationally certified project/ programme management professional in sustainable development, renewable energy, water, health, agriculture, engineering, R&D, education, ICT, mining and the financial sector.

He is passionate about people living their original purpose, sustainable development, and restoration of Creation to its original design.