Matthias Herfeldt

Matthias Herfeldt is the Head of Communications (Leiter Kommunikation) at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, an international network of independent affiliate member organizations working in development cooperation and emergency response.45

Professional Background

Herfeldt has held several key positions throughout his career:

• Current Role: Head of Communications at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
• Previous Positions:
  • Secretary General (Geschäftsführender Parteisekretär)
  • Head of Campaign (Leiter Kampagne)4

Activities and Interests

Matthias Herfeldt is actively involved in various aspects of HELVETAS' work:

• He participates in communication initiatives, such as appearing in video content for the organization. In a recent video, he was featured on the "red sofa" series, where he engaged in a conversation (and shared some laughter) with Kamlesh Vyas.3
• Herfeldt shows interest in innovative approaches to development, as evidenced by his promotion of gamification in development work. He has encouraged participation in social e-games as part of the Helvetas Symposium.2

Expertise

Herfeldt appears to have expertise in:

• Strategic communications
• Campaign management
• Organizational leadership
• Development cooperation

Additionally, he has shown interest in Indigenous matters and sustainability, as indicated by his engagement with Dálvi Consulting, which offers advisory services in these areas.1

Matthias Herfeldt's LinkedIn profile (username: matthias-herfeldt-b8ba25122) serves as a platform for him to share insights, promote HELVETAS initiatives, and connect with professionals in the field of international development and communications.