Testimonials

Non Executive Board Member Gerresheimer, Cadeler, Exide Group

What distinguishes the Brain Circle from other programs? Its true diversity in terms of industry, function, region, gender, and age; the depth of discussions; but also the applicability of the learnings; and finally, and by no means least, the network.

What can you expect when you join? You will be inspired by topics at the heart of business and society. You will talk about your challenges with knowledgeable peers in absolute confidentiality. You will learn from others and apply your learnings instantly when you get home.

Join the program. I look forward to meeting you there.

Secretary General Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) former EU Commissioner

I believe lifelong learning is important and peer learning between managers, business leaders, and academic experts is a good opportunity. It helps individuals in their careers and improving public policy. The Brain Circle serves this purpose and offers experience for analytical and leadership development.

In the Brain Circle, you meet people with outstanding experience and insight about international business, public policy, and global governance.

Professor European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science

My work involves teaching and research. So, you might think that in my position I’m not particularly in need of further learning. On the contrary, in my job I need to learn all the time, and I need to learn from different sources. That is one of the main reasons why I welcome and value the creation of the Brain Circle: it connects me with people I would not normally meet and whose expertise I can build on to enhance the way I conduct my professional activities.

It helps in teaching to understand what the real world the business world and the policy world thinks. It helps in research to understand the priorities of different institutions, corporate bodies, and others. It therefore follows that the Brain Circle is something I am very keen to pursue, and I hope that others will pursue it in the same way, because it offers an opportunity to meet people and learn from them in ways you would not experience in the normal run of life.

President European Engineering Learning Innovation and Science Alliance (EELISA)

EELISA brings together leading universities to integrate engineering, science, and humanities in addressing key societal challenges – from sustainable development to digital transformation – while educating engineers to collaborate across disciplines and sectors for meaningful real-world impact.

Brain Circle reflects this vision in the professional sphere by uniting experienced leaders to address concrete business challenges and build lasting strategic networks through cross-sector and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

CEO Western Europe, Middle East and Latin Amerika GEA Group

What distinguishes the Brain Circle? It is the authenticity. Unlike typical networking events, this is a safe harbor for strategy. We leave the sales pitches at the door to have unfiltered, high-level exchanges. It create impact by breaking industry silos. As an engineer, I gain perspectives from tech or finance leaders that I would miss otherwise. This cross-pollination helps you uncover blind spots that simply aren’t visible from inside your own boardroom.

It is the place to stress-test your strategy against some of the sharpest minds out there to become a better leader. Join if you want to be challenged, not just validated.

President & CEO Messer Americas

Brain Circle is a key forum for senior leaders to connect, exchange insights, and gain cross-sector perspectives that deepen understanding of their operating environment and unfamiliar sectors or regions.

Cross-sector peer learning has been the most valuable to me for professional growth and business development.

Brain Circle can support leaders in addressing complex challenges. I encourage peers to explore and discover its value.

Non Executive Board Member UniCredit Bank Austria

What truly sets the Brain Circle apart is the diversity and depth of its members. Senior leaders from very different sectors come together to exchange insights in an open, confidential, and meaningful way. In my experience, this kind of peer learning helps leaders address complex challenges more effectively.

I join the Advisory Council of Brain Circle because I believe in the power of genuine dialogue and shared learning. I am motivated by the opportunity to help shape a space where leaders can reflect, connect, and grow together. The leaders who participate will walk away inspired, equipped with new perspectives, new relationships, and new ideas.

CEO of Ketchum Austria and Brussels

The Brain Circle is a unique peer-learning platform for senior leaders across business, academia, civil society, and politics.

This format brings together the brightest minds from around the world and across industries to connect, gain insights, and explore solutions to the most complex challenges of our time.

By participating, you gain a truly fresh perspective on the issues that likely keep you awake at night.

I firmly believe that the world’s challenges can be addressed through co-creation and collaboration, which is why the Brain Circle is an ideal platform to foster this.