
Having been a partner in an industrial group of companies, Walter helped to create and lead the sustainable business and other change movements around the world. Among many leadership development and training programs, he co-founded the USA’s first accredited MBA in Sustainable Management and is founder of Global Academy Foundation. He is a teacher of the Diamond Approach and of Buddhist practice, which he studied with Theravada Masters in Thailand and Sri Lanka, Tibetan lamas, incl. H.H. the Dalai Lama and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He is a pioneer of translating ancient wisdom traditions, depth psychology and modern science combined with his hands-on leadership experience into a simple but transformative coaching and consulting approach that empowers senior leaders and their teams to discover and live their purpose. For details see www.gaf.world and www.globalleadership.tv.