I can fix it: «Aus der Praxis für die Praxis»Highly committed Swiss philanthropy leader with a 30 + year track and international record in the non-for-profit sector, mainly foundations: both operations/management and strategies; teamplayer with entrepreneurial devotion and skills; scientific/educational background and network: bridging education, research and innovation with the philanthropy sector; enabling cooperations, joint ventures and public private partnerships.Down to earth visionary with high performance in setting up missions, transforming them into strategies and leading them to successful operations: Ability to reduce complexity by focusing and following priorities; learning mode as perception attitude.Convincing «salesman» with excellent presentation and teaching skills; fluent in German, French and English; communicator and mover.CV at a glance: «Erfahrung statt Blabla»PhD in history; teaching degree; college and university teaching; public and private management careerFounding and board member of SwissFoundations (Association of Swiss Grant-making Foundations); founding CEO of Gebert Rüf Stiftung (leading Swiss grant-making foundation in education, research and innovation); founding and board member of Fondation des Fondateurs, the leading Swiss umbrella foundation (Dachstiftung); board member of several non for profit and profit organizations in- and outside Switzerland; founder and editor of the book series «Foundation Governance»; founder and co-author of the Swiss Foundation Code; co-author of international Codes of Conduct (Europe: EFC; Americas: CFA)Broad experience in international counseling and project realization; distinct ties to transitional South Eastern Europe, especially to the South-Caucasus; Honorary PhD of Ilia State University (Tbilisi, Georgia) and of Artsakh State University (Stepanakert, Republic of Artsakh)Core competences● leadership and change management● conception and implementation● educational programming (strategies and operations)● philanthropy and foundation governance● foundation consulting● entrepreneurship and creativity development