Sybille von Obernitz (March 11, 1962, in Augsburg) is a German economist and politician.[1] She served as the Senator for Economics, Technology, and Research in Berlin from December 1, 2011, until September 11, 2012, upon the recommendation of the CDU.[1]
Sybille von Obernitz | |
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 Sybille von Obernitz | |
| Senator for Economics, Technology, and Research of Berlin | |
| In office December 1, 2011 – September 11, 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1962 Augsburg |
| Political party | CDU |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editVon Obernitz completed her high school education in 1981 at the Anna Barbara von Stetten Institute in Augsburg. Later, she studied Political Science, History, and later Economics from 1981 to 1987 in Freiburg and Munich, graduating with a degree in economics from the University of Freiburg in 1987.[2]
Career
editAfter completing her studies, Sybille von Obernitz initially worked as a consultant in the fields of economics and executive management at the Augsburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce. In 1997, she moved to Berlin with her family for personal reasons. There, she worked for approximately three years, initially as a personal consultant to the President and CEO of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[2] From 2001 to 2003, she headed the department of education and science policy.[1]
In 2004, she transitioned to the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), where she led the area of vocational education and education policy from July 2005 until her appointment as a senator. From 2004 until her departure from DIHK, Sybille von Obernitz was a member of the Main Committee of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BiBB), advising the federal government on 'fundamental issues of vocational training.'[3][4] In 2010, von Obernitz was also a member of the Federal Youth Council.[5][2] From January 1, 2016, until February 28, 2021, von Obernitz served as the CEO of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Kassel-Marburg.[6][7]
On December 1, 2011, Sybille von Obernitz was appointed as the Senator for Economics, Technology, and Research of the State of Berlin. In the summer of 2012, Obernitz faced heavy criticism for the announcement of the position of CEO at Messe Berlin, which was released without involvement from the supervisory board.[8] As a result, CDU state chairman Frank Henkel deemed further cooperation no longer viable, leading Sybille von Obernitz to request resignation on September 8, 2012. She justified her resignation by citing insufficient support.[9] The governing mayor Klaus Wowereit dismissed the senator from her position on September 11, 2012, thereby enabling her to receive transitional benefits.[2][10][11][12]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Rot-Schwarz in Berlin: Sandra Scheeres wird Bildungssenatorin". Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). ISSN 1865-2263. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Biographie von Sybille von Obernitz - Berlin.de". February 1, 2014. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ Gunter Spillner: Bericht über die Sitzung 2/2004 des Hauptausschusses am 3. Juni 2004 in Berlin BWP 4/2004, Seite 58.
- ^ "Mitgliederverzeichnis" (PDF). January 2, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 10, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "BIBB / Hauptausschuss". April 10, 2014. Archived from the original on April 10, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Neue Wirtschaftssenatorin: Obernitz: "Berlin braucht stärkere Leistungsmentalität"". Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). ISSN 1865-2263. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Kinder und Jugend - Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend". Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend.
- ^ "Wirtschaftssenatorin Obernitz gibt Amt auf: Henkel sucht neuen Wirtschaftssenator". Berliner Zeitung.
- ^ "Nach der umstrittenen Ausschreibung: Von Obernitz gibt auf". Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). ISSN 1865-2263. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Senatorin Sybille von Obernitz hat den Regierenden Bürgermeister um Entlassung aus dem Senatorenamt gebeten - Berlin.de". September 12, 2012. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Anspruch auf Übergangsgeld: Die Senatorin soll einfach gehen ..." Berliner Zeitung.
- ^ "Nachrichten aus Berlin und Brandenburg". www.rbb24.de (in German). Retrieved November 24, 2023.