WA-SDT Founders
The founders of the WA-SDT are visionary leaders who came together to initiate a shared mission and bring about a positive impact on the challenges of sustainable digital transformation …
Mr. Mondl is an Economist and Sinologist, who has diverse and rich experience as former Diplomat in Asia and Africa, entrepreneurship, and the academic environment, where he established the China Competence Center at the University of St. Gallen. Mandated by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation under the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Mondl has lectured and provided training programs to Government Agencies in Vietnam and Mongolia. He is a frequent lecturer and key-note speaker on Asia related issues at various Universities and Business Schools as well as business organizations in Switzerland and other European countries, provides tailor-made Executive Development Programs for financial institutions, corporations, government organizations and educational bodies. Mr. Mondl has published different articles on China’s and Asia’s economic and cultural development.
JOSEF MONDL
WA-SDT Founder & President
Mrs. Mondl-Hu studied Economics in Vienna, Austria. She also has an advanced education certificates in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Huangting Institute of TCM in Shanghai, the Chinese Health Qigong Association in Shanghai and Beijing, the Chinese E-Mei School of Health Cultivation in Beijing, the Chinese Wushu Institute in Switzerland, and the Forum for TCM in Switzerland. Mr. Mondl-Hu is also the founder and CEO of the TAO China Center Switzerland. She brings rich experience in intercultural management and business leadership skills.
Shanping MONDL
WA-SDT Founder & Executive Chairman
H.E. Dr. Fust is a well-known former Diplomat in the Swiss Foreign Ministry from 1975 – 1985. He still holds a number of international functions like Chairman of the Board, Globedev AG; Chairman of the Board, Africa Innovation Foundation; Member of the board, Coalition for a Dialogue on Africa (CoDA), Addis Abeba. He was Member of the Board, Symphasys Foundation; Member of the Board of Directors, CATIE, Costa Rica; Chairman of the Board, Global Crop Diversity Trust, Germany; Member of the Board, Digital Divide Data, New York / Nairobi / Vientiane / Phnom Penh; Member of the Expert Committee on Public Administration; UN-CEPA, New York; Member World Economic Forum; Global Agenda Counsil on Humanitarian Affairs; Director General, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation; Secretary General, Swiss Ministry of Interior.
Walter FUST
WA-SDT Honorary Chairman
Mr. Meier is an economist, business journalist and communications consultant. Having graduated from the University of Basel as well as the Harvard Business School Executive Program, he now supports Swiss PR Agency Brand Affairs, founded 2006 in Zurich. He was editor-in-chief of Bilanz, one of the leading business magazines in Switzerland, for ten years and a business journalist since the seventies. He also works as a communications consultant for the Swiss think tank Avenir Suisse, and is a member of the board of directors for stars - the symposium for next generation managers. Mr. Meier is an experienced media professional and has an excellent network.
Medard MEIER
WA-SDT Founder & CCO
WA-SDT Co-founders
Stephan Nievergelt is a business economist and a Certified Global Negotiator (CGN-HSG) with many years of experience in the financial sector as well as a flair for entrepreneurship and a passion for sustainable digital transformation. Through his career in large international corporations, Mr. Nievergelt has become acquainted with several industries such as mechanical engineering, IT, the financial industry and FMCG. He lived and worked in India and managed large transformation and integration projects for his employer at the time. Currently, Mr. Nievergelt is working in the Digital Assets industry building the new generation of digital assets custody with the related payments & settlements services.
STEPHAN NIEVERGELT
WA-SDT Co-Founder and Sponsorship lead
Mr. Song is skilled in international finance, monetary and central banking, insurance, property and life insurance, western financial theory, financial markets, bank accounting, commercial banks, and western economics. He also has a wealth of experience in financial and legal issues, is familiar with finance, Internet markets, and has a strong investment banking business foundation and management experience. He possesses comprehensive research and analysis ability in macro and micro aspects of the economy. Mr. Song is characterized by strong operational and organizational abilities and is a good communicator. He is also characterized by a high degree of responsibility and ability to implement.
ERIC SONG
WA-SDT Co-Founder and Engagement Manager