A senior-level Heritage Manager with 20 years of success in heritage-based integrated urban development, heritage governance, heritage management and heritage communication, project development and strategic coordination of policies in an international environment. His core competencies are in the field of governance, integrated urban development, coaching and training and the communication of cultural heritage. Matthias has worked on four continents and all around Europe either involved in heritage projects, as a lecturer, facilitator, trainer or consultant. Among the institutions he worked with or for are: UNESCO, ICOMOS, OWHC, European Commission, Council of Europe, Committee of the Regions, National UNESCO Commissions, EHHF, Eurocities, ISG, URBACT, National, Regional and Local Governments and NGOs. He is a professional skilled in management, especially leadership and moderation of integrated Working Groups as well as consulting, building history, urbanism, social planning and tourism. His assets are:  Heritage management pioneer specializing in building successful partnerships in international and domestic (World-)heritage community.  Proofen Success in developement of integrated heritage management plans and heritage communication  Ability to bring people together and build a consensus toward a common goal.  Successful record in leveraging heritage programs through corporate sponsorships with results exceeding goals and expectations.  Proven track record developing successful integrated heritage plans and strategies. In numerous german and english publications he covers new approaches to integrated heritage-based urban development of historic towns with special attention on UNESCO World Heritage Cities