The President represents the WZB to the outside world, develops the pillars of the institute’s research policy, sets strategic goals for the further development of the institute, and opens up new ways and partnerships in order to strength research in the social sciences. The presidential department supports her in this role.

Corinne Heaven and Gregor Hofmann are the heads of the presidential department. Central point of contact is the office of the president, headed by Miriam Godefroid. The President’s research manager, Anja Blessing, and the Equal Opportunities Commissioner, Katarina Pollner are also part of the presidential department.