Management
The Management of the DAAD includes the President, the Vice President, the Secretary General and the Deputy Secretary General. Get to know our management.
President: Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee
Vice President: Dr. Muriel Kim Helbig
Secretary General: Dr. Kai Sicks
President
Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee began his term as president of the DAAD on 1 January 2020.
According to the charter of association, the President is responsible for representing the DAAD in all organisation-related matters. He serves as the chairperson of the Executive Committee, prepares its deliberations and resolutions, and ensures their implementation. He also chairs the meeting of the Board of Trustees and the General Assembly. His responsibilities include appointing the Secretary General following confirmation by the Executive Committee and supervising the management of the organisation.
View the Curriculum vitae of Prof. Mukherjee.
Email: praesident@daad.de
Vice President
Dr. Muriel Kim Helbig has served as vice president of the DAAD since 1 January 2020.
The Vice President represents the President, if prevented from carrying out his duties, by managing the bodies of the organisation, representing the organisation and in other matters entrusted to her by the President.
View the Curriculum vitae of Dr. Helbig.
Secretary General
Dr. Kai Sicks is the new Secretary General of the DAAD from 1 April 2021.
The Secretary General is responsible for the administration of the DAAD. He implements resolutions passed by the bodies of the organisation and ensures compliance with requirements stipulated by the funding authorities in accordance with the rules of procedure.
View the Curriculum vitae of Dr. Sicks.
Deputy Secretary General
Dr. Michael Harms is the new Deputy Secretary General of the DAAD from 1 January 2022.
He is based in Berlin and represents the organisation in the capital. He supports the Secretary General with managing the DAAD’s administration and oversees the Berlin Office.
View the Curriculum vitae of Dr. Harms.
Deputy Secretary General
Nicole Friegel has been Deputy Secretary General of the DAAD since September 2022.
She is based in Bonn and supports the Secretary General as Director of the Central Administration Department, Deputy Crisis Officer and Budget Officer in the management of the Head Office and the DAAD Network.
View the Curriculum vitae of Nicole Friegel.
