Matthias Siegfried Matthias Siegfried graduated from the University of Fribourg and holds two Master degrees (Master in Social Sciences; Executive Master in Business Administration for non-profit management). After having worked in the humanitarian field (Caucasus, Central Asia) he joined swisspeace as a Research Assistant. Early in 2003 he joined the Political Division IV of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs as a Regional Peacebuilding Advisor for South - Eastern Europe. As a member of the Embassy of Switzerland in Skopje, one of his main tasks was to help design, coordinate and support Switzerland's engagement in political dialogue initiatives and programs. He joined swisspeace again in summer 2005 as a Project Coordinator of the Mediation Support Project.

Matthias Siegfried is currently on leave (returning August 1, 2010).