Burgess COMMENTARY
My invitation sent April 2013

I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. I very much like your commitment to ecological sustainability which I share. Your initiatives are impressive. Behind the scenes I am working on metrics to support your agenda! - Peter Burgess

André Schneider Chairman at World Climate ltd Geneva Area, SwitzerlandManagement Consulting Current World Climate ltd, André Schneider Global Advisory, Foundation equal-salary Previous World Economic Forum, IBM Consulting, CERN Education IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 500+ connectionsConnectSend InMailMore options ch.linkedin.com/in/andreschneider Contact Info Background Summary André launched his career in the world music as a classical musician. He has played for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Berlin, the Staatstheater Kassel, the Symphony Orchestra of the Radio Saarland and the Lucerne International Festival Orchestra. He then concentrated on his interest in Information Technology and became a Researcher in parallel computers for the European Community. At IBM, he was Product Developer, Consultant and when IBM decided to go into services and asked him to create an IT consulting practice in Geneva, working throughout Europe. In 2000, André was appointed Director of Knowledge Management and Associate Member of the Managing Board. He has been a member of the Managing Board since January 2003 and was Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, in this role he was instrumental during in creating the world’s leading global multi-stakeholder platform and finally globalizing this concept by expanding it around the world, with special emphasis on China and the Middle East. In 2011 André Schneider has created his own company the André Schneider Global Advisory. With his new advisory, André has been quickly developing projects and thought leadership in many important issues around sustainable development, like renewable energies, sustainable competitiveness, sustainable mobility, sustainable infrastructure grading and financing and social banking. He is also on the board of several organisations to support their development. Specialties:Multi-stakeholder platforms; Multi-stakeholder collaboration processes; Honest Broker and Bridge Builder; Regional Specialist in China, India and Middle East; Government negotiations; media relations; process development and introduction in finance, human resources, operations, IT; organization building; salary management; Swiss VAT legislation; US 501c6 legislation; intercompany deals and billing; IT development Our Projects Experience Chairman World Climate ltd March 2013 – Present (2 months) André as a Chairman will facilitate World Climate Ltd to provide a world-class, thought-leading, and agenda-setting process, from the bottom-up, to complement the international political negotiations on climate change and sustainable development. CEO and Chairman André Schneider Global Advisory January 2011 – Present (2 years 4 months) André Schneider Global Advisory SA, a Swiss based company, is to serve organizations when they seek to extend their reach and position them globally. André Schneider Global Advisory SA will help them to create world’s best global platforms in domains like important complex and international events. Based on the unique strong experience in the André Schneider Global Advisory SA, we can determine the strategy, find the right solutions, negotiate them and supervise the implementation by creating the right implementation team. Furthermore André Schneider Global Advisory SA can also negotiate important agreements (especially in the middle east and in Asia). (Open)1 recommendation Armin Egger President and CEO at mcg GmbH - Business thought leader and change agent in an interconnected global economy I had the distinct pleasure of working with André while he was the Managing Director and COO of the World Economic Forum as well as the CEO and Chairman at André Schneider Global Advisory. As a partner I found him to be thoughtful, engaging,...View President of the Board Foundation equal-salary September 2011 – Present (1 year 8 months)Lausanne Vice-President of the Board Foundation Global Energy Basel July 2011 – Present (1 year 10 months)Basel Develop and implement the China Strategy and the grading for Sustainable Infrastructure framework and assessment tool Vice-President of the Board Fondation Patrimonia July 2011 – Present (1 year 10 months)Geneva Member of the investment committee Member of the Board Advisory Board, Department of Economics, University of Zürich July 2011 – Present (1 year 10 months)Zürich Area, Switzerland The advisory board is made up of renowned experts in the field of economics from both Switzerland and abroad. Its members have a general advisory and supervisory function. The board supports the department in the timely recognition of economic ideas and expectations and thus makes a decisive contribution to its success. Moreover, it helps the department to bridge gaps between the economy, society, and the university. By advising the department on the elaboration of well-defined and long-term strategic goals, the members of the advisory board play a major role in developing the department into a world-class institution at the heart of Europe. Member of the Board Fondation Guilé May 2011 – Present (2 years) Managing Director and COO World Economic Forum January 2003 – March 2011 (8 years 3 months) In charge of the financial, human resources, operational, technology and security management of the World Economic Forum. Spokesperson of the World Economic Forum for Switzerland. (Open)4 recommendations, including: Gutemberg Uchoa Secretario de Estado at Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico do Distrito Federal André was a great partner working with me on the issue of the World Economic Forum for Latin America (2009) of which I was...View Christophe J. Weber Chief of Staff at The Bank of Geneva (BCGE) André has been my mentor and coach for the last 8 years at the World Economic Forum. André is a leader with great focus and...View 2 more recommendations Director, Resources and Knowledge Management World Economic Forum March 2000 – January 2003 (2 years 11 months) In charge of the financial, human resources, technology, and security management of the World Economic Forum Chief Technology Officer World Economic Forum November 1998 – March 2000 (1 year 5 months) In charge of managing all technology developments of the World Economic Forum Principal IBM Consulting 1994 – 1998 (4 years) Build up and manage a consultancy group active in Europe System Engineer IBM 1987 – 1994 (7 years) Researcher CERN 1990 – 1992 (2 years) Develop a parallel system based on transputers with a programming environment for FORTRAN Languages German Native or bilingual proficiency French Full professional proficiency English Full professional proficiency Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 46Strategy 37Corporate Social... 28Management 24International Relations 19Government 16Governance 13Organizational Design 12Corporate Governance 11Renewable Energy 11Negotiation André also knows about... 8Collaboration 7Strategic Planning 6Competitive 5Global Governance 4Banking 4Multi-stakeholder... 4Executive Management 3Government negotiations 3Africa 3Gender Equality 3Sustainable... 3Entrepreneurship 3Business Strategy 3Management Consulting 3Leadership See 14+ Publications The Global SNCF Mobility Index(Link) The Global Journal September 15, 2012 The Global SNCF Mobility Index demonstrates how transport systems can act as both drivers and barriers to sustainable development, linked closely to environmental, societal and economic factors. A per-country tool and set of rankings integrating global and regional perspectives, the index aims to drive discussion about the evolving mobility challenges that policy-makers will need to grapple with...more Education IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs OWP 2005 – 2005 University of Geneva PhD, Computer Science January 1990 – November 1993 Specialized in parallel computers for high energy physics. Done in the context of an ESPRIT project at the CERN. University of Geneva Master, Computer Science 1985 – 1989 Richard Strauss Konservatorium Orchstermusikerdiplom, Tuba August 1979 – March 1982 Additional Info Interests New technology, managing non for profit organizations, human resources evaluation and career mananegemt, trains Organizations Facebook Recommendations Received (5)Given (12) CEO and Chairman André Schneider Global Advisory Armin Egger President and CEO at mcg GmbH - Business thought leader and change agent in an interconnected global economy I had the distinct pleasure of working with André while he was the Managing Director and COO of the World Economic Forum as well as the CEO and Chairman at André Schneider Global Advisory. As a partner I found him to be thoughtful, engaging, strategic and most of all he managed business in a partnership. André´s outstanding international relations and his great ...more January 31, 2012, Armin was a consultant or contractor to André at André Schneider Global Advisory Managing Director and COO World Economic Forum Gutemberg Uchoa Secretario de Estado at Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico do Distrito Federal André was a great partner working with me on the issue of the World Economic Forum for Latin America (2009) of which I was the coordinator for the Brazilian side. In addition to a leader, he is always fully committed to excellence and his team never stops until the objectives have been reached. January 7, 2011, Gutemberg was with another company when working with André at World Economic Forum Christophe J. Weber Chief of Staff at The Bank of Geneva (BCGE) André has been my mentor and coach for the last 8 years at the World Economic Forum. André is a leader with great focus and dedication. He is down to earth but with a great vision. He always push himself and his team to excellence and never stops until the objectives have been reached. Working with André can never be borring ! December 6, 2010, Christophe J. reported to André at World Economic Forum Anthony GAZAGNE Managing Director, PublicisLive I have known André since 2000. Over the past 10 years, he has, through his commitment and vision, transformed the World Economic Forum. He has not only enhanced the efficiency of the internal organisation, but also increased the visibility and influence of the Foundation by leaning on his personal network and initiatives. His strategic approach, his leadership and his...more August 19, 2010, Anthony was a consultant or contractor to André at World Economic Forum Christophe Nicolas SVP, Head of Kudelski Security at Kudelski Security Working with Andre is always source of great pleasure, as we do share the same enthousiasm for technology and are looking for perfection in any detail of the work. I have been working since almost 10 years now wiht Andre, and he has always demonstrated his powerfull energy and skills in any job he tackled. A unique guy to work with. July 11, 2007, Christophe was a consultant or contractor to André at World Economic Forum ConnectionsShared (2) Kevin Day1st CEO, Director at Riskebiz Capital Management Amrote Abdella1st Director, Venture Capital & Start-ups, Microsoft Africa Initiatives PREVIOUSNEXT Groups 2degrees Group - driving growth through sustainability Join Agility IN sights - Shaping organizations for the future Join André Schneider Global Advisory Friends Group Join BE AN EQUAL-SALARY AMBASSADOR ! 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