Brandenburg took over as Managing Director of the German Packaging Institute on 1 April 2025. The packaging industry network is looking forward to welcoming an experienced manager. She has a Bachelor of Arts in German Philology, History and Anthropology and a Master of Public Policy. She holds a doctorate in conflict research from the University of Kent and worked as a senior consultant and mediator for Sedlák & Partner and as a senior project manager and head of the sustainability competence team for S&P Consulting SE.