Experts & Advisors
Matteo Schmidtmann
Managing Director
Matteo Schmidtmann is a Managing Director with Ankura’s Global Growth and Impact Advisory practice, working at the intersection of government and the private sector. He supports clients in accelerating economic growth, driving investment, and unlocking tangible, sustainable impact.
Experience
Throughout his career, Matteo has advised economic development organizations, investment promotion agencies, development funds, and private-sector enablers across Europe and the Middle East on strategies and programs that accelerate economic growth, strengthen competitiveness, and create sustainable impact. His experience spans both strategy development and hands-on program delivery, helping organizations translate policy objectives into measurable economic outcomes.
Matteo’s relevant (select) professional projects include:
- National Family Business Strategy and Family Business Center
- Regional Economic Transformation and Diversification Program in Europe
- Investor Attraction Programs for Innovative and High-Growth Sectors
- Investor Pitch Deck Development for Economic Development Organizations
- National Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) and Entrepreneurship Strategies (Multiple Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries)
- Entrepreneurship Hub Strategy, Launch, and Operations (Over 100 Startups)
- SME Authority Corporate Strategy and Transformation
- Product Strategy and Program Operations for a Tourism Development Fund
- Entrepreneurship and SME Department Institutional Setup for a GCC Ministry
- Culture Fund Strategy, Governance, and Product Development
- Digital Assessment Platform for an International Chamber Network
- Social Entrepreneurship Organization Strategy and Operating Model
- Education
- BSc, International Business, Rochester Institute of Technology, Saunders College of Business
- Languages
- German
- French
- English
