Dirk Winterer — CEO
I've walked an unconventional path: from Fortune Global 100 consultant to monk to CEO. And every step has taught me that extraordinary leadership requires both inner mastery and outer excellence. Early in my career, I advised major organizations on complex transformations, managing teams of 120+ and projects worth CHF 30M. I learned the mechanics of business: strategy, systems, execution. But something was missing. So I stepped away to become a monk. For years, I studied the disciplines of presence, focus, and emotional clarity. The inner dimensions that most business education ignores. Today, I bring both perspectives together: As a CEO and executive advisor, I've seen firsthand what it takes to navigate growth, transition, and the weight that comes with increasing responsibility. What I've learned: Growth demands evolution. Not just in strategy or structure, but in who you are as a person. I don't believe you have to sacrifice your well-being to build something extraordinary. The most effective leaders I know have learned to integrate both - the growth and the groundedness, the ambition and the alignment. What helps: Someone who has been there. Someone who understands both the spreadsheets and the sleepless nights. Someone who's made the mistakes and learned from them. What I bring in: • Operational experience as Founder & CEO • Executive coaching with Fortune Global 500 leaders and founders • Strategic depth from consulting across tech, finance, and healthcare • Inner mastery practices from years of contemplative training • An MBA in Conscious Leadership that integrates it all Let's connect if you're building something meaningful and know that who you become matters as much as what you achieve.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in coaching and organizational development with a focus on sustainable business practices.
Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Experience: 12 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Executive Coaching
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Emotional Intelligence
- Business Growth Strategies
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Strategy
- Project Management
- Data Migration
- Business Development
- Sales Management
- Sap Implementation
Career Highlights
- Delivered over 1,000 hours of executive coaching.
- Recognized for innovative stress management program in Brazil.
- Expert in integrating emotional intelligence with business strategy.
Work Experience
VIVĀN AG
Co-CEO (2 yrs 9 mos)
Vivarta Medical Services, Training and Consulting
Co-Founder & Advisor (4 yrs)
Digiculum
Orchestration Lead (1 yr)
Conscious Leadership Coaching & Consulting
Executive Advisor (7 yrs 7 mos)
REVIVAL Group (revival.ch)
Leadership Development Consultant (4 yrs 4 mos)
T-Systems International
Lead Project Manager (2 yrs 7 mos)
Business Development Consultant (2 yrs 9 mos)
MediaNet
SAP Business Consultant (2 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at PPA Business School
Executive Leadership Education at IDEAL Leadership School
Bachelor of Science - BS at Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln