The TBIC Team
Our TBIC Team Members each have connections with a wide transatlantic business network and speak major European languages. We are highly experienced in organizing events, B2B meetings and promptly provide our members with whatever service or support they need.
Matthias Beier
President & CEO
Matt is President and CEO of the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) in Atlanta, GA and Berlin, Germany. Before he founded TBIC in 2016, he was in a management function of a Berlin-based boutique consultancy that supports European companies entering the international markets, with a strong focus on the United States. His previous experience of working for international projects of the German Energy Agency (dena) and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany helped him to build a strong international business network that made him find his true passion in connecting people from different industries and backgrounds worldwide. Matt holds a master degree of political science at Free University of Berlin and took part in international programs, among them University of Ljubljana in Slovenia and Harvard Business School.
U. S. +1-404-910-4057
Europe +49-30-5461-3882
Charlotte Nytoft
Specialist Nordics
Charlotte Nytoft is the founder and owner of CNR-Consulting, a boutique consulting firm working with European companies entering the U. S. market through direct export, by establishing their own production or through joint venture partners. Charlotte brings experience from 25+ years in international trade and business development and has served as President of the Danish American Chamber of Commerce as well as Deputy Head of Mission at the Trade Council of Denmark in Atlanta where she has worked with 150+ companies to secure successful entry into the U.S. market. Charlotte is TBIC’s Specialist for the Nordic countries of Europe and is head of the Nordic TBIC Representation in Copenhagen, Denmark.
+45-4160-9119
Hanna Rohde
Senior Project Manager
Hanna joined the TBIC Team in 2019. As a Senior Project Manager, she is invested in creating growth opportunities across the Atlantic by supporting and facilitating sustainable relations between U.S. communities and European companies. Given her prior work experience in diplomacy, journalism, PR and politics, Hanna has extensive hands-on experience in networking and relationship management. Having lived in Washington, D.C., the Southwest of the U.S., Israel and Panama, she possesses a high level of cross-cultural competence and is closely connected to the United States. Hanna has an academic background in political science and international relations and is fluent in several languages.
+49-30-5488-4986
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Sean Witry
Senior Project Manager
Originally hailing from Chicago, Sean works with TBIC as a Senior Project Manager. With educational and professional experience on both sides of the Atlantic, he offers a unique insight into the opportunities and challenges of transatlantic cooperation. He has previously worked in business development and marketing across a wide range of industries including IT and healthcare. In additional to his business acumen, his academic qualifications in international affairs have given him the strong analytical skills necessary to meet the needs of American communities and European investors.
Lena Schneider
Project Manager
Lena supports TBIC with research, project planning, marketing, membership management, and accounting. With a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Potsdam and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and British Studies from the University of Regensburg, complemented by an exchange semester at Hong Kong Baptist University, Lena brings a strong academic foundation to her role. Her dual citizenship in Germany and the UK provides a valuable cross-cultural perspective, enhancing her contributions to transatlantic exchanges. Lena’s experiences living and working in the United States further deepen her understanding of international relations. Her interdisciplinary background and passion for transatlantic affairs make her a key asset to the TBIC team in Berlin.
Bruno Ahmet
Analyst
Bruno is currently pursuing a B.A. in International Business Administration at BSP Business and Law School Berlin. During his semester abroad in Chile, he gained valuable international experience, which was further enriched by his subsequent work in Italy. As a German citizen with fluency in German and English, thanks to a year spent living and studying in New Zealand, Bruno brings a well-rounded perspective to the team. He also speaks Spanish and Italian at an A2 level, enhancing his ability to engage with diverse cultures.
Bruno has primarily gained skills in financial analysis, brand strategies, market analysis, positioning, market reach, and B2B. He is currently working at TBIC as an Analyst, supporting the team with various initiatives and projects.
ahmet[at]tbic-fdi.com
+49-30-5461-1947
Looking to work with us?
Job opportunities at the TBIC Berlin office are regularly published here.
For all unsolicited applications (Initiativbewerbungen), please contact Lena ([email protected]).
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