Wolfgang Schmitt

Wolfgang Schmitt is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in compliance, finance, and international development. Currently serving as the Compliance and Integrity Officer (Director) at GOPA Consulting Group since January 2011, Wolfgang has notably held the position of Managing Director at AFC Agriculture and Finance Consultants from January 2013 to April 2019. Wolfgang's career also includes a role as Director of Rural Development and Environment at GOPA Consultants from January 2011 to October 2016, as well as Managing Director at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH from January 2000 to December 2009, where responsibilities encompassed finance management, auditing, and environmental management across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Additionally, Wolfgang served as a member of the Deutscher Bundestag from October 1994 to October 1998, focusing on development policy and international trade and finance, particularly in relation to Japan, Korea, and the USA.