Jean-Paul Schmetz founded Cliqz GmbH. Presently, he occupies the position of Co-Managing Director at Cliqz GmbH and Chief Scientist at Hubert Burda Media Holding KG. Mr. Schmetz is also on the board of 5 other companies.

In his past career Mr. Schmetz held the position of Chief Executive & Technology Officer at Burda Digital GmbH.

Mr. Schmetz received a graduate degree and an undergraduate degree from Université Catholique de Louvain and a graduate degree from Stanford University.