Klaus Wiegandt, born in Stettin in 1939, studied at the University of Economics and Politics in Hamburg, then worked in management positions in the German retail sector for around 30 years and was CEO of an international trading company.
Since the end of his professional career in 1999, Klaus Wiegandt has dedicated himself to fundamental questions of life and major social challenges on a scientific basis as founder and chairman of Forum für Verantwortung. His foundation promotes education, science and research, especially in the field of sustainable development.