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A new managing director at GMC

05.09.2024
HAMBURG. Dr Matthias Catón was appointed managing director of the German Maritime Centre (GMC) on 1 September, taking over for Claus Brandt, who left the GMC on 30 June. Political scientist Catón has already held international positions at a variety of organisations, including in the field of science, at an intergovernmental organisation and in the World Economic Forum. “As a result of his work in interdisciplinary and international teams, he has qualifications that are highly valuable for his responsibilities at the German Maritime Centre,” reported the GMC.

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