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Dialogue with Opinion Leaders
Credit Suisse initiates discussions with key opinion leaders from the world of politics, the business community, academic circles and society. This inspires us with new ideas, supports our development and helps us to remain flexible.
Selected examples:
Rupert Scofield
Rupert Scofield, CEO of microfinance partner FINCA International and experienced social entrepreneur, talks to us about future trends and opportunities in the growing field of microfinance and the broader field of social entrepreneurship.
Kurt Imhof
Kurt Imhof, professor of media studies and sociology at the University of Zurich, comments on the 2011 results of the Credit Suisse Youth Barometer and discusses the attitudes and lifestyles of young people in Switzerland, the US, and Brazil.
Erwin Kräutler
The bishop of the rain forest: Erwin Kräutler, winner of the Alternative Nobel Prize 2010, talks about his work in defense of human rights and his new role as Alternative Nobel Prize Laureate
Mohamed Elbaradei
One of Egypt’s most prominent political leaders, Mohamed Elbaradei explains why he dropped his bid to become President, and the toll political change in the Middle East will take on the rest of the world.
Shirin Ebadi: In the Service of Justice
The Iranian attorney and Nobel prizewinner Shirin Ebadi has the courage to speak her mind to the great and the good of this world. This fearlessness when it comes to confrontation is probably one of this impressive woman's most striking characteristics.
Hernando de Soto
Legal reforms aimed at granting property rights to the world’s poorest can eradicate poverty and boost economic growth, the Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto says in an interview.
Nouriel Roubini
No one predicted the current crisis as accurately as Nouriel Roubini. At Osec's Forum for Swiss Foreign Trade and Investment, the star economist painted a relatively bleak picture of the months to come.
Joseph Stiglitz
In the Keynote Economic session at the Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference, leading economists raised concerns about the American government's efforts to stimulate the economy.
Lorin Maazel
Lorin Maazel has conducted many of the world’s most notable orchestras over the last 60 years. He is now in his seventh and final season as music director of the New York Philharmonic.
Peter Brabeck
Succession planning is important for both family businesses and global corporations. Nestlé Chairman Peter Brabeck views it as the hallmark of good management.
Kenneth Roth
The Executive Director of Human Rights Watch discussed the importance of human rights around the world in an interview with 'In Focus'.
Kofi Annan
The former UN Secretary General discussed climate change and the environmental and social responsibilities of the private sector.
Gerd Leipold
The Executive Director of Greenpeace spoke to us about renewable energies and environmental protection. He also called on politicians to establish a better framework to help reduce energy consumption.
Mary Ellen Iskenderian
The President and CEO of Women's World Bank (WWB) has seen how microfinance can help to realize the dreams of many poor microentrepreneurs.
Kateri Callahan
The President of the Alliance to Save Energy in the US actively promotes energy-saving measures.
Jean-Daniel Gerber
The Director of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs answered questions about risks, forms of investment and the role of financial services providers.
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