Summary
Matthias Mazenauer is a public-sector data leader with over a decade of experience driving data strategy, visualization and open-data initiatives for the Canton of Zurich. As Co-Amtschef and Chief Data for Canton Zurich, he blends operational leadership with hands-on stewardship of data communication, reporting and OGD diffusion. He has steadily progressed through roles from data visualization and reporting to leading the Data Shop and ultimately the statistical office, showing deep institutional knowledge and change-management skill. Matthias champions the philosophy that how things are done matters more than what is done, which shapes his approach to transforming public services. He also brings regional leadership experience from KORSTAT, connecting local statistical offices across Switzerland to raise public-statistics standards. Based in Zurich, he pairs technical data competence with an unusual background in event management, reflecting versatility in stakeholder engagement.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
University of Bern
University of Zurich
German, English, French, Italian