Andre Schneider

 

Andre Schneider is Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Event and Resources Management. He joined the World Economic Forum in 1998.

Andre launched his career as a classical musician. He has played for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Berlin, the Staatstheater Kassel, the Symphony Orchestra of Radio Saarland and the Lucerne International Festival Otchestra.

Andre then concentrated on his interest in Information Technology and became a Researcher in parallel computers for the European Community. At IBM Consulting Group, he was Product Developer, Consultant and Principal. Before joining the World Economic Forum in 1998, he was an IT consultant for various companies and organisations.

Andre has a PhD in Computer Sciences from the University of Geneva.

Topics:-

· Technology, and its application in everyday life
· Leadership
· Project Management