Walter R. Stahel

Walter R. Stahel

Keynote Speaker: Architect, Editor of the Risk Management Newsletter of The Geneva Association & Sustainability Advocate

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Walter R. Stahel Biography

Walter R. Stahel is a Swiss architect, graduating from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich in 1971. He has been influential in developing the field of sustainability, by advocating 'service-life extension of goods - reuse, repair, remanufacture, upgrade technologically' philosophies as they apply to industrialized economies. His ideas, and those of similar theorists, led to what is now known as the circular economy in which industry adopts the reuse and service-life extension of goods as a strategy of waste prevention, regional job creation and resource efficiency in order to decouple wealth from resource consumption, that is to dematerialise the industrial economy. In the 1990s, Stahel extended this vision to selling goods as services as the most efficient strategy of the circular economy. He described this approach in his 2006 book The Performance Economy

Stahel has been founder-director of the Product-Life Institute (Switzerland), the oldest established consultancy in Europe devoted to developing sustainable strategies and policies, since 1983.

From 1986 to 2013, he was also director of risk management research of the Geneva Association. In 1971, he graduated from ETH Zurich with an MA in architecture. Walter is a full member of the Club of Rome.

In 2005, he was nominated Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey, UK; in 2016 at l’Institut EDDEC (environmement, développement durable et économie circulaire), Montréal, Canada.

In 2013, Walter received a doctorate honoris causa from the University of Surrey; in 2016 another one from l’Université de Montréal.

Stahel regularly lectures at universities and conferences in Europe, Asia and the USA on subjects ranging from the insurability of risks as the borderline between State and the economy, risk management and loss prevention to eco-design, waste prevention and strategies for a more sustainable development.

In 2019, he published *The Circular Economy: A User's Guide."

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Walter R. Stahel Videos

The Performance Economy
Walter Stahel on the Performance Economy

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Walter R. Stahel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Art, Environmental Policy, Virtual, Finance and Workshop.

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Walter R. Stahel generally travels from Geneva, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Walter R. Stahel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Economy, Art and Environmental Policy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Walter R. Stahel for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Walter R. Stahel generally travels from Geneva, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Jo Martin, William McDonough and Richard Florida. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Walter R. Stahel for an upcoming event.

Walter R. Stahel Videos

The Performance Economy
Walter Stahel on the Performance Economy

Walter R. Stahel Reviews

  • Walter is a wonderful keynote speaker, very easygoing and definitely was a hit with the audience.
    Koelnmesse Pte Ltd - Apr 05 2016

  • How do I book Walter R. Stahel to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Walter R. Stahel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Walter R. Stahel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Walter R. Stahel or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Walter R. Stahel for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Walter R. Stahel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Walter R. Stahel are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Walter R. Stahel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Walter R. Stahel speak about?

    Walter R. Stahel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Art, Environmental Policy, Virtual, Finance and Workshop.
  • Where does Walter R. Stahel travel from?

    Walter R. Stahel generally travels from Geneva, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Walter R. Stahel?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Walter R. Stahel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Walter R. Stahel for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Walter R. Stahel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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