Thomas Eckschmidt is a passionate advocate for conscious business and cooperative models, combining decades of experience across corporate, consulting, and entrepreneurial spheres to drive meaningful change in the global business landscape.
A former farmer with a degree in engineering and an Executive MBA in Finance, Thomas began his career navigating the corporate world, working across 15 countries over a span of 10 years. He transitioned to consulting, where he spent another decade solving complex challenges before embracing entrepreneurship. His entrepreneurial journey has been marked by remarkable achievements, including 12 prestigious awards for innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, four patent filings, and the authorship of 20 impactful books.
Thomas is a pioneer of the Conscious Capitalism movement in Latin America and a global catalyst for conscious business practices. He has played a pivotal role in fostering Conscious Capitalism chapters worldwide, certifying over 1,200 consultants across 23 countries. As the leader of the largest global network of consultants focused on conscious leadership and organisational transformation, Thomas is committed to accelerating the shift toward a more conscious business ecosystem.
Driven by a vision for sustainable and inclusive growth, Thomas continues to inspire leaders, empower organisations, and champion a better future for business and society.