Florian Schartau
About Florian Schartau
Florian Schartau is a specialist in governmental and corporate affairs communications at thyssenkrupp AG in Essen, with a background in strategy, policy coordination, and communication from his tenure at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp AG
Florian Schartau is currently serving as Governmental and Corporate Affairs - Communications at thyssenkrupp AG in Essen. His role involves managing communications and fostering relationships with governmental and corporate stakeholders. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in handling the company's communications strategies related to governmental affairs.
Previous Roles at thyssenkrupp AG
Before his current position, Florian held the role of Politics - Corporate Center Sustainability, Environment, and Politics at thyssenkrupp AG from 2012 to 2013. In this capacity, he worked on issues related to sustainability, environmental policies, and political affairs, contributing significantly to the company’s corporate center.
Tenure at Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Florian Schartau spent several years at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Berlin. His roles included Executive Office Strategy, Coordinator Domestic Politics, and Speeches, Texts, Communication. He worked there from 2006 to 2012, focusing on strategy coordination, domestic policy, and speechwriting. Additionally, he served as Project Manager and contributed to foundation-wide strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Florian Schartau studied at Harvard Kennedy School, where he completed the Mastering Trade Policy program in 2017. Prior to that, he earned a Diplom in Sozialwissenschaften from Universität Duisburg-Essen, Standort Duisburg, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in social sciences and trade policy.
Expertise in Communication Strategy
With over a decade of experience at thyssenkrupp AG and prior roles at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Florian Schartau has a proven track record in governmental and corporate communications. His expertise includes managing communications strategies, coordinating policy initiatives, and delivering speeches and texts. His experience makes him a valuable asset in both corporate and governmental sectors.