Matthias Städeli (*1964) studied law in Zurich and Lausanne, specialising in international intellectual property (copyright, trademark law, patent law) in 2004 at Boston University. In 1999, he earned a master’s degree in cultural management in Salzburg. Matthias Städeli is co-owner of the law and patent firm RENTSCH PARTNER and judge at the Commercial Court Zurich in addition to his role as member of the board at “Konzert und Theater St. Gallen” and the JS. Bach St. Gallen AG.