Wolfgang Schürer pursued his studies at the University of St. Gallen, Graduate School of Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences, where he obtained his M.B.A. in 1970. In 1969, he set up the International Students' Committee (ISC), which annually organizes the International Management Symposia at the University of St. Gallen. Under his leadership, the Symposia have evolved into a forum of international reputation. In 1973, Mr. Schürer founded with partners the consulting boutique, MS Management Service AG. He served as its Chairman. From 2001 to 2009, he served as a Distinguished Professor in the Practice of International Business Diplomacy, at Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, Washington, DC. The University of St. Gallen awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in 1999, and from 2005 to 2010, he served as a permanent visiting Professor for Public Affairs. Mr. Schürer is a Fellow of the International Academy of Management, USA. Currently, he also serves on the Advisory Board of SwissRe, and since 2000, he is Chairman of the Board of the Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.