About Susanne von der Becke

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Susanne von der Becke

Susanne von der Becke PhD is the founder of VDB Insights, where she supports changemakers in their journeys to create social and environmental impact through mindfulness-based workshops and retreats.

former investment banker with extensive experience as an active investor and board member, she applies her expertise in finance and leadership to drive meaningful change.

Susanne is an alumna of Harvard Business School, holds a Ph.D. in Science from ETH Zurich, and degrees from The London School of Economics and Political Science. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, trained by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, and accredited by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

Additionally, she is a certified Breath Coach, using transformational breath journeys to accelerate inner transformation for greater wellbeing and effective leadership.

Previously serving as the Chairwoman of The Klosters Forum, Susanne has been actively involved in environmental advocacy for many years. In 2015, she was honored as a “Rising Talent” by the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, recognizing her contributions to fostering impactful change.