In his role as Advocacy Director, Matthias Maedge leads IRU’s global advocacy work from the Geneva Headquarters. He was previously General Delegate of the IRU Permanent Delegation to the EU, responsible for representing the commercial vehicle industry, including mobility and logistics, at the European level.

Before joining IRU, Matthias spent nearly 10 years in the vehicle and energy business holding several positions before becoming Secretary General of the European Natural Gas Vehicle Association. Prior to his involvement in the alternatively fuelled vehicle business, he worked in the German Parliament (Bundestag) and served as a Research Associate to the Shadow Secretary for Education. He holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science, Media and Communications.