Urs Hauenstein
Urs Hauenstein
Urs Hauenstein is Volunteer President of the International Council of Leadership, Governance, Entrepreneurship and Management (ICLGEM), the Association of Swiss Quality Competencies and Qualifications (SQCQ), the Institute of Competencies and Qualifications in Switzerland, and the International Network for Accreditation, Recognition and Dissemination (INARD) in the UK. He also serves as Distinguished Visiting Professor at several colleges and universities in Eastern Europe and the UK.
He supports Leeds Beckett University’s Centre of Governance, Leadership and Global Responsibility as an Honorary Fellow, contributing to research, networking, fundraising, and marketing. He is also a Senior Fellow at Globethics.net in Geneva, focusing on Global Ethics Chairs, branding, fundraising, quality management, and accreditation.
A recognised keynote and masterclass speaker, Urs has presented at international conferences and summits worldwide. He also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for Internationalisation and as a TV moderator and editor for Business Days, the Central and Eastern European Entrepreneurship Summits, and International Council events.
As a Senior Consultant, Lead Adviser, Auditor, Assessor, Counsellor, and Facilitator, Urs has advised manufacturers, businesses, associations, organisations, and public bodies internationally. His expertise includes business and operations management, performance and value management, marketing, human resource management, internationalisation, education, change management, quality management, accreditation, ethics, and responsible leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship.
He initiated the research projects Management21, Incubator21, Accelerator21, and Priorities, and has authored or co-authored more than 70 articles, papers, case studies, book chapters, and books in English and German.
Reflecting on Lincoln International Business School, Urs highlights its strong culture of human-centred engagement, ethical values, and commitment to sustainability and resilience. He believes its transformative approach to education is helping to build a better future and is proud to support its development through a unique international network.