Martin Schmid is an experienced Development Professional with a strong background in international development, serving as an implementer, consultant, and manager. His expertise includes Sustainable Development, Rural Development, Governance, Management of Land and Natural Resources, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Market Systems Development, and Inclusive Business Development.

Martin Schmid pursued his education at SEVAL, University of Fribourg, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (for CAS in Development and Cooperation), ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (for CAS in Leadership), and ETH Zürich (for Dipl. Environmental Science ETHZ).

Throughout his career, Martin Schmid has held significant roles in various organizations. He currently serves as the Head of Thematic Advisory Services at HEKS - Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz. Previously, he worked as a Rural Development Advisor at HEKS, an Environmental Consultant at B,S,S. Economic Consultants, a Project Officer at NGO newTree, and held internships at Coop, Praktischer Umweltschutz Schweiz Pusch, and also worked as a Scientific Collaborator at IC Infraconsult AG.