Achim Arnold - Partner / Exec Coach / Programme Director,

Partner / Exec Coach / Programme Director

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Achim thrives at the intersection of sustainability, strategy, and implementation, bringing an integrative mindset honed in diverse roles over 21 years. His career began in management within the life sciences field, providing a solid foundation for handling complex challenges, which now informs his coaching and consulting work across various industries and sectors. He has strategically guided teams and organizations such as Roche, Novartis, Bayer, BASF, FAO, Accenture, ABB, Stellantis, Knorr-Bremse, Porsche and Facebook. His expertise extends to enhancing organizational behaviors, navigating intricate multi-lemma decision-making processes, consulting on ethical M&A and investment due diligence, as well as developing purpose-based growth strategies. Passionate about scaling business solutions for positive impacts, Achim uses his extensive experience to foster growth and resilience in the startup ecosystem and multinationals alike. He partners with visionary leaders to navigate the unique challenges of organizations, ensuring ethical and sustainable success through various growth and adaptation phases. With a deeply caring curiosity, Achim delves into the souls of organizations and the individuals within them. He helps clients to face themselves and their barriers for change with compassion and kind challenge. Beyond his professional commitments, Achim leads the Systemic Coaching & Change Programme at INEKO/University of Cologne, actively contributes to research on sustainability and intrapreneurship at Fundação Dom Cabral and is part of the band of pirates of Lumiar School. His commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is fueled by his hopes and fears for the future his two sons are facing. He finds grounding and inspiration in trail running, open water sports, and live music. Certifications: Holistic Counselling, Systemic Coaching & Change Management, Post Graduate Degree in Organisational Behaviour & Strategy, Diploma in Business Management. Languages: English, German, Portuguese.

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