Dr. Christoph Walser

Dr. Christoph Walser

Schaffhausen

Christoph is Managing Director of GECN Group. He brings more than 20 years of international executive experience across professional services, retail and consumer goods in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

He has held senior leadership roles at INTERSPORT International, OBI, DKSH and PwC, with responsibility for strategy, growth, international expansion, business transformation and M&A. He is also the Founder and Managing Partner of ME.A – Market Expansion Advisory, where he works with Swiss SME owners, CEOs and boards on strategic growth, internationalisation and transformation.

Christoph combines advisory experience with first-hand operating responsibility across multiple markets and cultures. His focus at GECN is on strengthening the Group’s global platform, deepening collaboration across the member firms and supporting sustainable international growth.

Industry Focus

Christoph works across industries, with particular experience in professional services, retail and consumer goods. His expertise includes strategy and growth, internationalisation and market entry, business transformation, digital and AI adoption, and M&A.

Education

Christoph holds a doctorate and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). He also studied at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, and completed the Finance for Executives programme at INSEAD.

Dr. Christoph Walser

Schaffhausen

Industry Focus

Christoph works across industries, with particular experience in professional services, retail and consumer goods. His expertise includes strategy and growth, internationalisation and market entry, business transformation, digital and AI adoption, and M&A.

Education

Christoph holds a doctorate and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). He also studied at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, and completed the Finance for Executives programme at INSEAD.

GECN Group is an independent executive remuneration and corporate governance advisory firm servicing clients in Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Continental Europe, Middle East, the U.K, and the U.S.

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