Programme Committee

Otto Kern, Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich

Born in 1944, corporate economist, lives in Zurich, Switzerland

Has a thorough knowledge of economic and social issues, knows the force fields at work in the socio-political arena and has management and leadership qualities, developed in the course of many years of experience in senior management positions with internationally renowned companies.

Is able to guide a plurality of legitimate interests to a sensible unified position, thanks to his negotiating skills, assertiveness and composure.

Is highly skilled in all aspects of corporate administration and process management, strategic thinking in the global context and

Can demonstrate a history of success in integrated communications work, in particular brand development and positioning, marketing communication and PR as a special area.

Is interested in art, architecture, music and literature; he has also been able to work his personal interests into concrete company-related activities.

Holds mandates in foundations and charitable organisations and at the moment works mainly for the Alliance for Global Sustainability at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.