Organisation
Organisation
Responsibility with structure
Foundation at a glance
The Wilhelm Sander Foundation is overseen by three bodies: the Board of Directors, as the highest authority, supervises the foundation; the Executive Board manages day-to-day business; and the Scientific Board provides independent expert advice on the use of funds. Together, they ensure that the foundation’s work is responsible, transparent and focused on promoting medical research.
Responsibility with structure
Foundation at a glance
The Wilhelm Sander Foundation is overseen by three bodies:
the Board of Directors, as the highest authority, supervises the foundation; the Executive Board manages day-to-day business; and the Scientific Board provides independent expert advice on the use of funds. Together, they ensure that the foundation’s work is responsible, transparent and focused on promoting medical research.
Board of directors
The Board of Directors is the foundation’s highest authority. It appoints and supervises the Executive Board and approves the economic and financial plan as well as the use of funds. The board consists of five members, including two medical professionals and an honorary chairperson.
HaraldSpiegel
Chair
Spiegel Partnership mbB – Attorneys, CPAs, and Tax Advisors, Munich
Prof. Dr. Thomas Gudermann
Vice Chair
Member of the Board of the Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich
Dr. Jörg Koppenhöfer
Honorary Chair
Lawyer, former Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors, Munich
Prof. Dr. Anja Katrin Bosserhoff
Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Dr. Michael Mihatsch
Ministerial Director at the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts, Munich
JochenSchenk
Vice President and Treasurer, Member of the ESG Council at ZIA (German Property Federation), Berlin; Member of the Advisory Board at FCCR (Frankfurt Competence Center for German and Global Regulation, Frankfurt School of Finance), Frankfurt
Board of directors
The Board of Directors is the foundation’s highest authority. It appoints and supervises the Executive Board and approves the economic and financial plan as well as the use of funds. The board consists of five members, including two medical professionals and an honorary chairperson.
HaraldSpiegel
Vorsitzender
Spiegel Partnership mbB – Attorneys, CPAs, and Tax Advisors, Munich
Prof. Dr. Thomas Gudermann
Vice Chair
Member of the Board of the Walther Straub Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, LMU, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich
Dr. Jörg Koppenhöfer
Honorary Chair
Lawyer, former Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors, Munich
Prof. Dr. Anja Katrin Bosserhoff
Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Dr. Michael Mihatsch
Ministerial Director at the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts, Munich
JochenSchenk
Vice President and Treasurer, Member of the ESG Council at ZIA (German Property Federation), Berlin; Member of the Advisory Board at FCCR (Frankfurt Competence Center for German and Global Regulation, Frankfurt School of Finance), Frankfurt
Executive board
The foundation’s board manages the foundation’s affairs and represents it externally. It administers the foundation’s assets, organises the funding process and the general administration of the foundation.
Ernst G. Wittmann
Chief Executive Officer
Graduate in Business Administration, Munich
Ralf Reichartz
Board Member
Architekt, Dipl.-Ing. FH, Leverkusen
Executive board
The foundation’s board manages the foundation’s affairs and represents it externally. It administers the foundation’s assets, organises the funding process and the general administration of the foundation.
Ernst G. Wittmann
Chief Executive Officer
Graduate in Business Administration, Munich
Ralf Reichartz
Board Member
Graduate in Business Administration, Munich
Scientific Board
The Scientific Board advises the foundation’s governing bodies on the selection of projects eligible for funding. Members with relevant expertise coordinate the review of applications and formulate recommendations for decisions. The members of the Scientific Board decide on the applications, and their vote serves as the basis for the Foundations Board of Directors decision. This ensures a high-quality and independent selection process.
Prof. Dr. Hermann Einsele
Chair
Director, Medical Clinic and Polyclinic II, University Hospital Würzburg
Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner
Vice Chair
Director, Institute of Molecular Health Sciences, ETH Zurich
Prof. Dr. Ralf Bartenschlager
President, German Society for Virology; Head, Department of Molecular Virology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kastenmüller
Director, Institute of Systems Immunology, Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg
Prof. Dr. Frederick Klauschen
Director, Institute of Pathology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Prof. Dr. Susanne Mühlich
Professor, Molecular and Clinical Pharmacy, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Prof. Dr. Olaf Ortmann
Director, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Regensburg
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ruland
Professor, Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, TUM School of Medicine and Health
Prof. Dr. Jens Werner
Director, Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery, LMU University Hospital, Munich
Scientific Board
The Scientific Board advises the foundation’s governing bodies on the selection of projects eligible for funding. Members with relevant expertise coordinate the review of applications and formulate recommendations for decisions. The members of the Scientific Board decide on the applications, and their vote serves as the basis for the Foundations Board of Directors decision. This ensures a high-quality and independent selection process.
Prof. Dr. Hermann Einsele
Chair
Director, Medical Clinic and Polyclinic II, University Hospital Würzburg
Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner
Vice Chair
Director, Institute of Molecular Health Sciences, ETH Zurich
Prof. Dr. Ralf Bartenschlager
President, German Society for Virology; Head, Department of Molecular Virology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kastenmüller
Director, Institute of Systems Immunology, Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg
Prof. Dr. Frederick Klauschen
Director, Institute of Pathology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Prof. Dr. Susanne Mühlich
Professor, Molecular and Clinical Pharmacy, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Prof. Dr. Olaf Ortmann
Direktor der Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe der Universität Regensburg
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ruland
Professor, Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, TUM School of Medicine and Health
Prof. Dr. Jens Werner
Director, Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery, LMU University Hospital, Munich
Our locations
Our three locations have historical roots: the foundation’s headquarters in Neustadt an der Donau dates back to Wilhelm Sanders’ last place of residence, the office in Leverkusen was established due to the focus of our real estate activities in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, and Munich served as the location of the executive board’s office.
MunichOffice
Wilhelm Sander Foundation
Zweigstraße 10
80336 Munich, Germany
Phone: +49 89 544 187-0
Email: info@sanst.de
Neustadt on theDanube Office
Wilhelm Sander Foundation
Herzog-Ludwig-Straße 17
93333 Neustadt an der Donau, Germany
Phone: +49 9445 99199-0
Email: neustadt@sanst.de
Leverkusen Office
Wilhelm Sander Foundation
Mülheimer Straße 76a
51375 Leverkusen-Schlebusch, Germany
Phone: +49 214 855 18-0
Email: hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
Our locations
Our three locations have historical roots: the foundation’s headquarters in Neustadt an der Donau dates back to Wilhelm Sanders’ last place of residence, the office in Leverkusen was established due to the focus of our real estate activities in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, and Munich served as the location of the executive board’s office.
Büro München
Wilhelm Sander Foundation
Zweigstraße 10
80336 Munich, Germany
Phone: +49 89 544 187-0
Email: info@sanst.de
Büro Neustadtan der Donau
Wilhelm Sander Foundation
Herzog-Ludwig-Straße 17
93333 Neustadt an der Donau, Germany
Phone: +49 9445 99199-0
Email: neustadt@sanst.de
Büro Leverkusen
Wilhelm Sander Foundation
Mülheimer Straße 76a
51375 Leverkusen-Schlebusch, Germany
Phone: +49 214 855 18-0
Email: hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
Our team
The team at the Wilhelm Sander Foundation works across locations and with professional expertise to support medical research.
Our team
The team at the Wilhelm Sander Foundation works across locations and with professional expertise to support medical research.
KonstanzeAdam
Communications & Public Relations
T. 089/544187-18
adam@sanst.de
Despite the seriousness of the subject, progress is being made every day in cancer research. It motivates me to highlight these positive developments – and to be part of a foundation that makes this possible.
BirgitAttenberger
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-17
attenberger@sanst.de
I enjoy working in rent accounting because it allows me to interact with people while knowing that the rental income supports cancer research. This way, my daily work makes a meaningful contribution.
CanBakmaz
Technical Property Management
T. 089/544187-15
M. 0151/51118312
bakmaz@sanst.de
I take care of the technical side—so research can take center stage.
InesDedic
Commercial Property Management
T. 089/544187-0
dedic@sanst.de
I lost my grandmother to cancer far too soon, which is why I am deeply committed to using my work to help accelerate research and bring hope to others.
KarinDiermeier
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-18
diermeier@sanst.de
I enjoy working for the Wilhelm Sander Foundation because we are a great, supportive team here in Neustadt and because promoting innovative cancer research benefits everyone.
VerenaFruth
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-34
fruth@sanst.de
As a mother, I was looking for a workplace with a friendly, collegial atmosphere. I found that here. The fact that my work also serves a charitable purpose gives me great pleasure.
OlgaGebhardt
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-31
gebhardt@sanst.de
I specifically chose the foundation because cancer research is close to my heart and I would like to contribute – even indirectly – to this important field.
MarioGräfe
Technical Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
For me, working in WS Foundation’s Technical Facility Management is about providing our tenants with a comfortable and well-functioning home. On top of that, knowing that my work supports a meaningful cause brings me immense personal fulfillment.
MaximilianHabersetzer
Head of Research Funding
T. 089/544187-12
habersetzer@sanst.de
I enjoy working for the Wilhelm Sander Foundation because every day I get to help make innovative research possible – with clear structures, a human touch and the knowledge that behind every grant there is a glimmer of hope for progress.
WenkeHaustein
Research Funding Agent
T. 089/544187-13
haustein@sanst.de
For me, working at the Wilhelm Sander Foundation is more than just a job. The foundation’s purpose – supporting cancer research – touches me personally and gives my daily work a deeper meaning. I also particularly appreciate the warm and supportive teamwork – everyone here pulls together.
BETTINAHAßMANN
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-13
hassmann@sanst.de
The fight against cancer is a very personal matter for me. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, which was initially treated successfully because the tumour was very small. However, the disease returned in 2009 and she passed away in 2012 at the age of only 57. This experience motivates me every day to do my best to prevent such tragedies in the future.
JuliaHenkel
Facility
Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
For years, the Wilhelm Sander Foundation has kept the flame of hope burning brightly, and that is what inspires me every day. For me, it means being part of a mission that truly advances research and humanity.
RudolfInfanger
Facility
Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
Seeing that your work not only helps those in your immediate environment, but also gives hope to people in difficult times. That all of us at the foundation can contribute as a team to strengthening this hope.
SebastianKröschel
Team Lead Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
It is a personal mission of mine to optimise the foundation’s own properties in terms of value preservation, modernisation and tenant satisfaction, so that the foundation’s purpose can continue to be served.
SonjaLang
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-19
lang@sanst.de
Being part of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation motivates me because it specifically promotes cancer research. In this way, it enables relevant advances in prevention, treatment and education.
LauraLofner
Commercial Property Management &
Strategic Planning
T. 089/544187-11
M. 0151/57546835
lofner@sanst.de
I am delighted that my commitment is having a tangible impact and that I am able to make a meaningful contribution to progress and health. At the same time, I find it deeply fulfilling to be part of a foundation that, through its support, is making a significant contribution to the advancement of medical research and generating real social benefits.
RalfReichartz
Executive Board Member
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
As Chief Technical Officer, I am responsible for the sustainable management of our foundation’s real estate assets. My goal is to secure and develop value so that we can invest in cancer research on a long-term and reliable basis.
CarmenSchacht-Schiefer
Commercial Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
The advances in medical cancer research, which are creating new hope for patients and saving lives, motivate me to actively support the foundation’s goals.
EmiliaSchmidt
Commercial Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
My work as a property manager motivates me to fulfil people’s basic need for housing. The fact that the rental income also goes towards funding cancer research gives my work even more meaning.
JuliaSchoberer
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-15
schoberer@sanst.de
Being part of an organisation that makes a lasting contribution to combating one of the most pressing medical challenges of our time is a great honour for me.
DanielaSedlmayer
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-16
M. 0151/51118308
sedlmayer@sanst.de
I am deeply committed to this foundation because my family and I have been affected by cancer. It is very rewarding to dedicate my efforts to the vital work of cancer research.
CarstenSeip
Head of Reporting & Controlling
T. 089/544187-16
M. 0160/96474521
seip@sanst.de
A world without disease is a wonderful idea. Being able to contribute to this motivates me, because I am convinced that good administration helps to do good even better.
JamalSmo
Commercial Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
I work to ensure that no one falls through the cracks – because housing is a fundamental right, not a privilege.
ChristineSummerer
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-32
M. 0175/9999519
summerer@sanst.de
I am motivated by the fact that my professional activities enable me to make a valuable contribution to cancer and disease research, even though I am not personally involved in the medical field. Since almost everyone has had personal contact with cancer at some point, promoting research in this area is very important to me.
RinesaThaci
Accounting & Reporting
T. 09445/99199-33
thaci@sanst.de
I appreciate the Wilhelm Sander Foundation because it offers me a meaningful environment in which I can develop professionally and complete my training. Thanks to the supportive atmosphere and the diverse learning opportunities, I have found the perfect start to my professional future here.
ElkeWeber
Commercial Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
Working for the Wilhelm Sander Foundation for decades, which intensively supports cancer research and thus continually gains new insights, motivates me again and again. This allows me to contribute in some small way to giving hope to people suffering from cancer.
HeikeWeber-Bojahr
Commercial Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
I think it’s good that my work supports such a cause.
SteveWedel
Facility
Management
T. 089/54808901
M. 0176/45542264
steve.wedel@sanst.de
My daily work as a technical property manager is like a small piece of machinery that helps keep the big engine of cancer research running.
OliverWetzel
Technical Property Management
T. 0214/85518-0
hv-leverkusen@sanst.de
When the moment comes when illness strikes, it is good to know that there are foundations that provide funds to cure diseases.
Ernst G.Wittmann
Chief Executive Officer
T. 089/544187-14
M. 0172/8928055
wittmann@sanst.de
For me, being a foundation means multifaceted entrepreneurial activity in line with the purpose of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation – ensuring the careful and proper management of the foundation’s assets and shaping the organisation in a contemporary and future-oriented manner in order to use the fruits of this work to provide meaningful support for medical research.