Peter Verhezen is a Specialist in Board and Leadership practice.

As a globally recognised strategist, educator, and consultant, he brings expertise in emerging markets, corporate governance, and sustainability to his work.

As a Professor at the University of Antwerp and Antwerp Management School, Peter shares his insights with future leaders, drawing from his extensive experience advising top management and boards across the Asia Pacific region. He leverages his expertise to advise clients on risk management, digital strategy, and sustainability, having previously served as a Consultant at IBM, and a Senior Advisor to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - World Bank Group. He was the co-founder and CEO of an ICT company for over 15 years in Southeast Asia, Cimad Pacific, till sold to one of the big consulting companies.

Peter has held various academic positions throughout his career, including Professor of Global Corporate Governance, Ethical Leadership, and Risk Management at Melbourne Business School, an award-winning Professor in Global Governance at the University of Melbourne, Research Fellow for Governance at Harvard Kennedy School, and Adjunct Professor of Strategy at Vlerick Business School and Hong Kong University, and UGM in Indonesia. He has coached top executives and boards in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Jakarta and has been a guest speaker at esteemed institutions worldwide.

Peter's thought leadership is reflected in his publications, including several books on corporate governance, leadership, and responsible decision-making in the age of artificial intelligence. His unique blend of academic rigour, consulting expertise, and leadership experience makes him a sought-after advisor and thought leader in his field.

Areas of Expertise

·         Non-Executive & Board Performance
·         Sustainability, ESG Measurements & Investments
·         Digitization & Artificial Intelligence

Professor Dr Nigel Nicholson, a distinguished thought leader and Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, has been a faculty member since 1990. His distinctive approach, blending academic rigour with practical insight, has established him as a trusted advisor and confidant to leaders across the globe and as a beacon of knowledge with a far-reaching impact.

Professor Nicholson focuses on the psychology of organisational and family business complexities, leadership, and financial decision-making, and his work has yielded numerous publications and awards. His seminal works, including "Traders: Risks, Decisions and Management in Financial Markets" and "Family Wars," have reshaped the understanding of leadership and organisational dynamics. 

Throughout his illustrious career, Nigel has held various leadership positions at London Business School, including Chairman of the Organisational Behaviour department, Research Dean, and Deputy Dean. He has also been a visiting professor at prestigious institutions worldwide, sharing his expertise with a global audience.

As a consultant and advisor, Nigel has not only worked with various clients, from family businesses to Fortune 500 companies and governments to non-profit organisation, but also serves as a mentor and coach. His unique ability to connect the dots between theory and practice has made him a sought-after mentor to C-suite executives and political leaders, inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Nigel's groundbreaking work in applying evolutionary theory to business and management has been widely acclaimed. He has designed and directed several executive programs, including the renowned Proteus Programme at London Business School, which has empowered leaders to navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable success.

With his unwavering commitment to excellence and his hopeful passion for developing future generations of leaders, Nigel remains a highly respected and influential voice in the global business community, instilling hope for a brighter future of leadership and reassuring the audience of his unwavering expertise.

As Managing Partner of Austria and CEE at Selion Global, Andrea Viehauser is a seasoned executive search professional with over 20 years of experience in Leadership Advisory Consulting. She leverages her expertise to support clients in selecting top management profiles of excellence, board members, and supervisory board members. Andrea has accumulated a wealth of experience in Executive Search and Leadership Advisory Consulting. 

She began her career at Amrop Jenewein in 2000, where she spent ten years honing her skills. She then moved to NP Neumann & Partners (now DHR International Neumann), where she headed the global Competence Centre Financial Services and later took over the management of the Austrian subsidiary. Andrea's career trajectory also includes leadership positions at LAB & Company Austria, where she served as Managing Partner of the Vienna office, and Amrop Jenewein, where she was Associate Partner and later Managing Director. In 2022, she founded her own Executive Search company, Andrea Viehauser Executive Search. 

Throughout her career, Andrea has specialised in Executive Search for top management (C-level) positions, Management Appraisals, and Leadership Advisory Consulting, with a focus on the Financial Services, Transport and Logistics, Public Sector, Digital and IT, Energy, and Production Industries in the DACH and CEE regions. 

Her expertise has been sought after by her clients, including CEOs seeking guidance on management succession planning and leadership team development. Andrea holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and is fluent in English. Born in Salzburg, she brings a unique blend of professional experience and cultural understanding to her work at Selion Global.