Freedom Revisited

50TH ST. GALLEN SYMPOSIUM

Freedom Revisited

7-8 MAY 2020 FREEDOM REVISITED 50th ST. GALLEN SYMPOSIUM 7-8 MAY 2020 PEOPLE 50TH EDITION

Welcome

The International Students’ Committee is a student-driven initiative seeking to establish a platform for dialogue between generations. We believe that young people must have a responsibility, as well as a right, to take part in today's decision making. For one year, thirty students invest all their heart, energy, and time contributing to the organisation of the St. Gallen Symposium.

The St. Gallen Symposium is more than a two-day conference. It is a meaningful contribution to an international debate about topics that matter.

We look forward to welcoming you in St. Gallen from 7–8 May 2020 to become part of our initiative and play a role in our dialogue across three generations of leaders.

Leonard Castritius, Marco Jost and Maximilian Wörlein Head of the Organising Committee

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Symposium

The St. Gallen Symposium is the world's leading initiative for intergenerational debates on economic, political, and social developments.

We bring together key decision makers, thought leaders, and brilliant young minds to address current challenges and opportunities on transforming ideas into action. We have fostered healthy debates and created an outstanding community for exchange since 1969.

We are a student-run initiative combining excellence with innovation: a unique and extraordinary experience.

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People

To inspire and be inspired by the most important topics of our time and spark new ideas and solutions across generations, three generations of leaders from more than 90 nations meet in St. Gallen every year.

8 | SGS 9 | SGS PEOPLE 50TH EDITION Communities Senior Leaders Every community contributes according to its own characteristics and Senior Leaders at the St. Gallen Symposium represent companies, experiences, as well as the common goal of inspiring other generations as well as political and academic institutions, from all over the world. for future impact on business and society. They challenge younger generations on their ideas, are inspired by their questions and comments, and are at the heart of change.

10 | SGS 11 | SGS PEOPLE 50TH EDITION Aspiring Leaders Leaders of Tomorrow Aspiring Leaders represent the corporate world as Leaders of Tomorrow are carefully selected brilliant young thinkers from potential future executive decision makers or the entrepreneurial around the world. They challenge the beliefs of all participants, environment as founders. They pair experience with creativity spark ideas, and ignite actions. They are the drivers of transformation and and come up with practical ideas for transformation. change: invited either through the St. Gallen Global Essay Competition or through a nomination process.

“The Leaders of GLOBAL ESSAY COMPETITION SINCE 1989 Tomorrow are not The St. Gallen Global Essay Compe- there to only listen to tition is the world’s most prestigious essay competition aimed at graduate their elders; they are students. It requires bright ideas, excellent writing skills, and a critical mind to there to challenge impress the jury. The top 100 contri- butors are selected by an independent staid orthodoxies, jury to attend the St. Gallen Symposium, while finalists take the symposium’s advance new ideas, big stage to defend their ideas. Since and propel the global 1989, about 800 students have taken part every year, contributing to an im- debate forward.” pressive pool of 30,000 bold ideas. Scott Young, Leader of Tomorrow Alumni

12 | SGS 13 | SGS PEOPLE 50TH EDITION Past Speakers Each year, a distinguished array of international personalities explores and develops views on present and long-term issues in business, politics, and society (affiliation when attended).

Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator of the Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the Interna- Fatima Bhutto, Writer Financial Times for Finance of Singapore tional Monetary Fund

Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner Emeritus Prof. Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Fu Ying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Prof. Linda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of of McKinsey & Company Institution, Stanford University People’s Republic of China Business Administration, Harvard University

Arancha González, Executive Director of the Interna- Doris Leuthard, Federal Councillor of the Swiss Lord Brian Griffiths of Fforestfach, Vice Chairman, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Former Secretary General tional Trade Center Confederation Goldman Sachs International of NATO

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Topic

Each year, the St. Gallen Symposium revolves around a core theme – linked to some of the most pressing economic and political challenges of our time. At the symposium, we explore the theme’s relevance for business, but also show that corporations have an integral role in shaping solutions.

#freedomrevisited

17 | SGS TOPIC 50TH EDITION Key Findings of the Freedom 49th St. Gallen Symposium Revisited During the symposium, participants examined the very nature of the system that has In the face of populism, climate change, and rapid technological disruption, organised our economies and preoccupied politicians for centuries. In the face of liberalism – with individual freedom at its core – has been called into question. profound, existential threats, they agreed that capitalism and the way we do business 50 years after the foundation of our initiative, we believe that it is crucial must change, but opinions differed on who should primarily be in charge, and how. to rethink what these values mean to us and to you.

THE CONTESTATION OF CAPITALISM “If we don’t start right now and start to invest, we will At the 50th St. Gallen Symposium, three generations Discussions took place amongst increasingly critical not manage to reach the Sustainable Development will discuss the future of individual, economic, and po- FREEDOM AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION perceptions of capitalism worldwide – particular- Goals. The sense of urgency is not yet here – and we as litical freedom in light of key challenges of our time. Global youth marching for decisive climate action ly among young people – rooted in rising inequality, leaders have to push that urgency that we do more and Which aspects of freedom are currently under attack remind us that one’s own freedom ends where the climate change, and lack of investment in the “real” [do it] faster.” Anna Ryott, Chair of Board, Summa Equity and call for a strong defence? And where will we need freedom of others is constrained. Leaders of to- economy. to recalibrate our concept of freedom, or the balance day now face the question how to reconcile free- Others cautioned against such a radical re-visioning we strike with other values, such as equality, sustain- dom – particularly in its individual and economic “One has to decide whether one wants to go for growth of the corporation, noting that business above all has ability, and security? variants – with saving the planet. and innovation and accept a greater level of inequali- to be economically sustainable. Ultimately, visions of ty, or whether one wants a more egalitarian society.” integrated business models for purpose beyond profit remained opposed to more traditional views of doing Prof. Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Insti- FREEDOM AND ITS POLITICAL FREEDOM AND RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL tution, Stanford University business first, doing good later. CONTESTANTS CHANGE The liberal model faces growing opposition. Contemporary capitalism expands the propor- Participants acknowledged that if capitalism is to AGENTS FOR CHANGE In various countries, liberal democracy is under tion of social life open to data collection and pro- survive, it must be reshaped to alleviate these mul- pressure; on the international stage, liberal multi- cessing. While it has been argued that big data The discussion also turned to where and how change tiple crises. While consensus largely prevailed over lateralism is falling out of favour. threatens privacy, free market competition and would best be initiated. Many participants viewed indi- the grand challenges we face, decision-makers democracy, others emphasize its unmatched po- viduals as the strongest force for change within corpo- clashed over how, and by whom, solutions should With non-democratic political systems gaining tential for societal progress and economic pros- rations. The potential of a global wave of young people be designed. confidence about exporting their model, the core perity. This raises the question how related risks moving into positions of decision-making power and qualities of a post-liberal global order – and its impli- and opportunities must be shaped by core stake- demanding more effective measures for inclusion, cations for the business world – are far from clear. holders in politics, business, and society. PURPOSE BEYOND PROFIT? sustainability, and positive impact of business beyond Sustainability and conservation of nature are often still profits, was considered immense.

seen as separate from the sphere of normal business; however, a more integrated view is increasingly gaining “Young people are not the future. They are the most traction. Participants discussed the conjecture, advo- powerful force right now.” Bobby Jones, Chief Market-

cated most strongly by the Leaders of Tomorrow, that ing and Communications Officer, Peace First business should promote, among its core purposes, long-term goals other than profit.

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ANDRI SILBERSCHMIDT INGRID HARB PROF. JUDITH WALLS ANDREAS MÜLLER Member of the Swiss Parliament Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Professor and Chair (Sustainability Management) at Chief Executive Officer, Georg Fischer AG and Chairman of kaisin. GmbH Women Ambassadors Forum University of St. Gallen

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and bio- As humans, our evaluation of freedom is tied to our Climate change and environmental degradation have The freedom of each individual to think and act is one technology poses an unprecedented challenge to the right to protect our lives, liberty, and acquired property. enormous implications for human freedom. For ex- of the privileges of democratic economic systems. Re- freedom of every individual. This makes a return to As long as we do not violate the rights of others, we ample, due to rising temperatures and altered natural strictions endanger more than just our prosperity. They moral convictions and philosophical principles more should be sovereign over our own affairs. However, our ecologies, we anticipate mass environmental mi- also threaten our way of living and thinking. Instead of important than ever before. This includes – in particular ability to determine our affairs comes with checks and gration. In some places like South Africa, we already issuing prohibitions and other stately interventions, – civil liberties, which must also apply to the internet. balances systems, the government, and society. The observe rationing of critical resources like fresh wa- result-oriented targets within the context of current Those who make use of their freedom must bear the re- three elements – ourselves, government, and society – ter, which infringes human activities. The burning of geopolitical issues are more likely to be effective be- sponsibility: also for ecological effects. Climate change are in constant adjustment about just how much each massive areas of tropical rain forests in the Amazon cause they allow free choice of the means to achieve must not, however, lead to an increase in arbitrariness should influence and modify others. Our reaction and and Indonesia are other examples of vital resources these goals. In my opinion, the consistent promotion and unnecessary intervention. The proven system acceptance of any situation is based on our perceived that affect business and international politics. Nature of technological, social and economic innovations is a of market economy, good sense, progress, freedom, control of the circumstances. That perceived control is intimately tied to socio-economic forces. We urgently more useful way forward. Our great advances did not and responsibility does not need to be rethought. All it is inherently based on our realisation and wielding of need to lower our carbon footprint and adapt our land come about through prohibition, isolation or walls, but needs are adjustments to meet the current challenges. our agencies. use choices if we want to preserve the current free- through the promotion of talent, research, and the free doms that humans experience. exchange of goods and ideas.

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Programme

Two days of energising debates on and off the main stage offer an opportunity to delve into the symposium theme. By involving three generations, we aim to provide diverse – and at times even surprising – perspectives. With our discussions, we inspire aspirations.

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WEDNESDAY | 6 MAY THURSDAY | 7 MAY FRIDAY | 8 MAY 1 PLENARY SESSIONS 4 INTERACTIVE SESSIONS MORNING Plenary Sessions inspire the symposium’s participants Interactive Sessions take place parallel to our Insight in the main auditorium and set the tone through key- Sessions; together, they form two core elements of the notes, panels, and one-on-one debate sessions. A symposium programme. Interactive Sessions focus on constructive exchange of views is fostered through a central issue related to the overall symposium theme, participation in the assembly, moderated by one of our with the aim of developing solutions; in a workshop 1 Plenary Sessions renowned Topic Leaders. setting, participants can co-create together.

2 INSIGHT SESSIONS 5 SOCIAL SESSIONS Smaller groups of around 40 participants engage in in- While the meeting formats provide food for thought and depth discussions, on equal footing and off the record. the opportunity to engage in moderated discussions, LUNCH Leaders Insight Sessions are the most suitable format for direct Social Sessions’ informal atmosphere is equally impor- of Tomorrow and unrestricted discussion between speakers and tant. Vibrant settings range from informal gatherings in Programme participants. Plenary speakers may wish to expand on a student flat to exquisite dinner nights on campus or their remarks in a smaller setting, or speakers provide in the city of St. Gallen. exclusive expertise on a topic that more deeply ex- AFTERNOON plores the overall symposium theme. SIDE EVENTS Besides the main programme, we organise several 2 Insight Sessions 3 PUBLIC INSIGHT SESSIONS side events, such as country gatherings, Leaders of 3 Public Insight Sessions Dive deeper with our Public Insight Sessions. With Tomorrow talks, Aspiring Leader and interest-specific 4 Interactive Sessions great speakers, participants can lean back, soak up meetings as well as executive roundtables. These side the input, and enjoy fresh insights into both current events offer an excellent opportunity for networking and affairs and ongoing debates in the fields of business informal exchange. and politics.

EVENING Dinner for Partners 5 Social Sessions

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Partners

A wide range of renowned organisations and companies support us financially, materially, or in advisory roles. They allow the inspiration of aspirations, among different generations of leaders throughout the year and during the St. Gallen Symposium.

26 | SGS 27 | SGS PARTNERS 50TH EDITION Our Partners The support of various institutions and private persons enable the exchange of ideas Preferred Partners across generations at the St. Gallen Symposium. They play an important role in AIBrain Inc. JT International Lemann Foundation Ria & Arthur Dietsch- financing the St. Gallen Symposium, as well as in advising the students Glencore International AG Kanton St. Gallen Max Schmidheiny- weiler Stiftung and ensuring the initiative’s continuity. HILTI AG LafargeHolcim Ltd. Foundation Sergeant AG Würth Group

Main Partners Partners 123 Ernst & Young AG L Dr Stephan Rietiker Leica Geosystems AG 2Xideas AG F LEO Innovation Lab S F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Liebherr-International AG SAP (Schweiz AG) A Falcon Private Bank Ltd. Schellenberg Wittmer AG Akris AG Lombard Odier & Cie SA Farner Consulting AG Sika AG All India Management Lufthansa Group Singapore Exchange Association Lyreco Switzerland AG Limited an official the official innovation an official an official main Alu Menziken G SIX Group AG main partner of the consultant of the main partner of the partner of the Extrusion AG gategroup M smARTec Veranstaltungs- St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium Leaders of Tomorrow Arbonia AG Givaudan SA St. Gallen Symposium McKinsey & Company technik AG Goldman Sachs Mobiliar Versicherungen International Sopra Steria SE B Mutschler Ventures Greenhill & Co. St. Galler Kantonalbank AG Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. Europe LLP Sulzer Ltd. Bär & Karrer AG Groz-Beckert KG N Swiss Post Solutions AG Bewital Holding GmbH & Gunnebo AB Novartis AG Co. KG Swiss Prime Site AG Gunvor SA Novo Swiss AG Blasto AG Switzerland Global Enterprise BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA O an official information the official brand an official information an official Brauerei Locher AG H HAWE Hydraulik SE Omya Management AG T technology partner of the consultant of the technology partner of the main partner of the Bucher Industries AG Helsinn Healthcare SA Orifarm Group A/S The PR Factory AG St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium St. Gallen Symposium Nicolas Oltramare THI Investments GmbH C Hendricks Corp Pte Ltd Homburger AG Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG C.H. Boehringer Sohn AG & Co. KG P Perella Weinberg U Caixin Global I Partners UK LLP IMD Business School Union Bancaire Privée Capvis AG PERI GmbH UNIQA Insurance Group AG Clariant International AG Innosight IWC Schaffhausen R V E Raiffeisen Schweiz Victorinox AG the official tele- an official main the official document Edelweiss Air AG K RASCH Axel Springer KAMAX Holding GmbH Vontobel Holding AG communication services partner of the services provider of the EnBW Energie Baden- Schweiz AG Württemberg AG & Co. KG provider of the Leaders of Tomorrow St. Gallen Symposium Rieter Machine Works Ltd. EQT Partners AG St. Gallen Symposium Z Zürcher Kantonalbank

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Benefactors BlueOrchard Finance Ltd High Meadows Lilienberg Unternehmer- Monika und Wolfgang 123 F Foundation forum P Schürer U BRAINFORCE AG Ferring Pharma- Paul Hartmann AG Universitätsspital Basel 1plusX AG Bratschi AG ceuticals SA Hilcona AG Lincoln International AG SCOR Services Prager Dreifuss AG Switzerland AG Universitätsspital Zürich btov Partners AG Festo Holding GmbH HP Schweiz GmbH Linz Textil Holding AG PricewaterhouseCoop- Scott Sports SA USM U. Schärer Söhne AG A Flughafen Zürich AG HSG Alumni ers AG Securitas AG a-connect (group) ag C Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd. Huber + Suhner AG M Proximus Luxembourg S.A. Actieninvest AG Nick Huber Maerki Baumann & Co. AG Sefar Holding AG V Careerplus AG Forma Futura Invest AG PRS Group, Mumbai Valcambi sa ACXIT Capital Partners Hyposwiss Private Bank Mammut Sports Group AG SFS Holding AG Cargolux Airlines PSP Group Services AG Vetropack Holding AG Adecco Group International S.A. Genève SA Mangrove Capital Partners Siegfried Holding AG G Dr Gralf Sieghold VISCHER AG Alfred Müller AG CAT Aviation AG Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG Martel AG St. Gallen Q Siemens AG VP Bank Ltd ALID AG China Construction Bank Geberit AG I Mazars Quinn Emanuel IBM (Schweiz) AG Skyadvisory AG Allholding Beteiligungs- Conova Consulting AG Gebrüder Weiss GmbH medienwerkstatt ag Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP verwaltungs GmbH IKEA Foundation Spectrum Value W Conzzeta AG Georg Fischer AG Mikron Holding AG AMS Österreich ING AG Management Eugene Wong Glatz AG MLS Dr. Max Schnopp AG R Archer Daniels Midland SpotMe SA innogy Česká republika a.s. Müller-Möhl Group Rahn + Bodmer Co. Company D Glen Fahrn AG Stadt St. Gallen Danzer Holding AG Rivella AG Y Arcron AG Goba AG Stahl Beteiligungs-GmbH Ypsomed AG Dätwyler Holding AG Goh Swee Chen J N Robert Bosch AG Avaloq Group AG Japan Tobacco Inc. Gertrud Stoll-Fein Deloitte AG Golien Ltd Namics AG Robert Bosch GmbH AXA XL Jaquet Partners AG Yuji Suzuki Z Deutsche Apotheker- Graubündner NEOPERL AG Rothschild & Co Bank AG und Ärztebank eG Jebsen & Co. Ltd SWISS KRONO Holding AG Zehnder Group Kantonalbank Neue Aargauer Bank AG RUAG Holding AG International AG B DvH Medien GmbH Jura Elektroapparate AG Swiss Life AG Growthpoint Properties Neutrik AG Russell Reynolds Zühlke Engineering AG B. Grimm Power pcl Limited Associates SYMA-SYSTEM AG Novozymes A/S Zumtobel Group AG Baker & McKenzie Gurit Holding AG Zurich E K Nuremberg Institute for E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Kantonsspital St. Gallen Market Decisions (NIM) T Bâloise Holding AG S Banquiers H Dr Sonja Kiss Schneeberger Holding AG TAGBLATT/CH Banque de Commerce EBP Schweiz AG Regionalmedien AG et de Placements SA Habib Bank AG Zurich Kontivia AG O Schroder & Co Bank AG Dr Pierre Edelmann Tamedia AG Banque Pictet & Cie SA Halfmoon Bay Capital KPMG AG Odgers Berndtson Egon Zehnder Limited TCI Consult GmbH Barandun AG KUHN RIKON AG Elcotherm AG Hälg & Co. AG Bataillard AG elea Foundation for Haws Switzerland AG BB Biotech AG L Ethics in Globalization HBM Partners AG BDO AG Leaders Solutions AG Emil Capital Partners Heidrick & Struggles BearingPoint Lee Ming San Ermenegildo Zegna Helvetia Holding AG Beiersdorf AG Group Leister AG Supporting Institutions Heraeus Holding GmbH Belimo Holding AG EurAsia Competence LEITZ ACCO Brands Hermann Pfanner GmbH & Co KG Bellevue Asset eventData-services Getränke GmbH Management AG Austria GmbH Lenz & Staehelin Hesta Services AG Bergos Berenberg AG LGT Group Foundation HIAG Immobilien

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123 C H S CAT Aviation AG HELP University Scout24 Schweiz AG 2Xideas AG Credit Suisse Group AG HIAG Immobilien St.Galler Kantonalbank AG Starrag Group Holding AG A Sungjoo Foundation ABACUS Research AG D I Dätwyler Holding AG ISC St. Gallen Club Swiss Re ABB Ltd Dr. Schwarz Rechtsan- of Japan ACATIS Investment wälte GbR Kapitalverwaltungs- U gesellschaft mbH K USM U. Schärer Söhne AG Accenture (Schweiz) AG E Kasikornbank Public Company Limited Albers & Co AG EBCO Fiduciaria SA Kellerhals Carrard V Albin Pedrotti Stiftung Ecolab Europe GmbH Valcambi SA Allholding Beteilgungs- elea Foundation for Vontobel Holding AG verwaltungs GmbH Ethics in Globalization M Mediconsult AG AMS Österreich W Autoneum Holding AG Merifin Capital F Wietlisbach Foundation Avaloq Group AG Falke KGaA Müller-Möhl Group FISBA AG AVIA AG X AXA XL P Xaxera GmbH G PSP Group Services AG Geberit AG B Z BDO AG Georg Fischer AG R Zürcher Kantonalbank BearingPoint Glencore International AG Raiffeisen Schweiz Belimo Holding AG Graubündner Kantonalbank

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Offering

Support us in bringing together key decision makers, thought leaders, and brilliant young minds to address current challenges and opportunities on transforming ideas into action as a Partner of the St. Gallen Symposium.

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MEMBER Participate in the St. Gallen Symposium, be inspired, and inspire others. You will debate and interact with key decision makers, thought leaders, and carefully selected brilliant young thinkers from all around the world.

LEADERS OF TOMORROW SPONSOR Support us in bringing Leaders of Tomorrow from all over the world to Switzerland to contribute to the success of the St. Gallen Symposium.

LEADER OF MEMBER PARTNER PREFERRED TOMORROW PARTNER SPONSOR

Enable the Inspiration of the Aspirations

Listing on website, publications and at the symposium

Participation in the symposium

Aspiring Leader Participants

Invitation for the “Dinner for Partners”

Transfer of Tickets among Senior Leaders

Communication of the partnership (via social media channels) Participation at the St. Gallen Symposium year-round events

Individualised Participant Matching

Executive Roundtable Invitation

Leaders of Tomorrow Talk

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Organisation

The St. Gallen Symposium is organised annually by the International Students’ Committee (ISC), an independent student initiative at the University of St. Gallen. For ten months, a team of approximately 30 students voluntarily engages in the challenging task of organising an outstanding St. Gallen Symposium. During the symposium week, the ISC Team is supported by about 450 student volunteers.

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TheCommittee ISC Team is involved with the development (ISC) of the conceptual Members of the 50th ISC Team framework and content of the St. Gallen Symposium, as well as with Gianin Bergamin (CH) Andreas Nef (CH) designing and planning the conference. Responsibilities range Vivian Bernet (CH) Eduard zu Putlitz (DE) from contact with our partners or working with leading universities Alessandra Cerutti (CH) Sian Ruoss (CH/GH) around the world, to supervising long-term projects in the fields Martina Damiani (IT) Lukas Schmid (DE) of communication and information technology. Johannes Hendrix (DE) Hannah Schmitz (CH/DE) Silvan Hofer (CH) Maximilian Skupien (CH/PL) Valérie Hüppi (CH) Désirée Sommer (CH) Chloé Ligner (FR) Florian Stocker (CH/DE) Eduardo Ludwig Bernardo (DE/ES/AR/US) Dennis-Takuya Strotbek (DE/JP) Nadine Merz (CH/SK) Aisha Thüring (CH) Giorgio Metz (CH) Pleun Vaartjes (NL) Christian Mühlebach (CH) Julius Weitzel (CH/DE) Ricardo Müller (DE/IT)

Head of the Organising Committee Leonard Castritius (CH/DE) Marco Jost (CH) Maximilian Wörlein (DE)

Strategic Associate Alexandra Seeberger (CH)

“A team of young, highly committed students invest a year of their study time into personal growth to organise an inspiring and profes- sional conference – that’s worth supporting!” The members of the 50th International Students’ Committee Dr Christoph Loos, Chief Executive Officer, Hilti Group and alumnus of the International Students’ Committee

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St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies Imprint Activities of the International Students’ Committee are guided Publisher by the St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies to ensure St. Gallen Symposium the St. Gallen Symposium’s long-term success. The Board of Trustees P.O. Box 1045 supervises the deployment and efficient use of available resources. 9001 St. Gallen Switzerland

Phone +41 71 227 20 20 Board of Trustees [email protected] Peter Voser Dr Christian Mumenthaler www.symposium.org ABB Ltd., Zurich Swiss Re, Zurich

Prof. Thomas Bieger Dr Ralph Schmitz-Dräger Follow us University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen Arcron AG, Zurich #freedomrevisited

Bénédict G.F. Hentsch Dr Claudia Suessmuth Dyckerhoff Banque Bénédict Hentsch & Cie. SA, Geneva; F. Hoffmann – La Roche AG, Basel Text Prof. Ulrike Landfester Bettina Würth St. Gallen Symposium University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen Würth Group, Künzelsau Karen Ettlin Dr Christoph Loos Dr Josef Ackermann Hilti AG, Schaan Honorary Chairman Photography St. Gallen Symposium Tim Habermann Foundation Team Beat Ulrich (CH) Felix Rüdiger (DE) Print Chief Executive Officer Associate Programme Manager medienwerkstatt AG Steinackerstrasse 8 Dr Alexandra Ettlin (CH) Marion Wittke (DE) Head Programme Executive Assistant CH–8583 Sulgen

Yannick Miller (CH) Valentine Daendliker (CH) Circulation Head Community & Partnerships Project Manager Leaders of Tomorrow 1,000 copies Dr Frauke Kops (DE) Mathias Harter (CH) Head Strategic Projects & Operations Project Manager Innovation & Technology Copyright Christine Raschle (CH) Melanie Monstein (CH) St. Gallen Symposium Head Communication Project Manager Communication

Claudia Rapp (DE) Beat Moser (DE) Relationship Manager Speakers Project Manager Speakers

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