Michael Wedell

Born 1968 in Berlin,

Michael Wedell studied Catholic theology and political science at the Free University of Berlin and completed a degree as a supervisor (DGSv) and coach. Since nearly 20 years, he has been working in supervision and coaching contexts, in particular for public administrations, companies and with executives, in addition to being a freelance consultant.

Wedell has worked in leadership positions in politics, the media and the corporate world for many years. Currently he is a Partner at Brunswick Group, the strategic international advisory firm focused on critical issues.

Before he joined Brunswick he was ten years at METRO AG, where he most recently headed the Corporate Communications and Public Policy department. In this position, he was responsible for METRO AG’s global communication activities. Furthermore, he managed its global public policy measures and external branding representation.

He is a member of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK), a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Catholic Academy in Berlin and a consultant to Commission VI of the German Bishops’ Conference.