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Dr. David Bosshart, CEO of the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute for economic and social studies (GDI), Rüschlikon/Zurich.
GDI is an independent European think tank, founded by the European Retail Pioneer Gottlieb Duttweiler (1888-1962). The institute is specialised in trend research, retail, economic and social issues, strategic workshops,
lectures, and conferences like the International Retail Summit (62nd edition in 2012), the European Foodservice Summit (13th edition in 2012) and the European Trend Day (8th edition in 2012). The main topics are: changes in consumption patterns and behavior, innovation in retailing and the service industry.
Following high school and a business education, Bosshart capped his studies with a Ph.d. from the University of Zurich in philosophy and political theory. He has been involved in communications and marketing consulting, in retailing and in scientific research. 1991–1996 head of department at the GDI for consumer research and social change. 1997–1999 head of strategic development and director of the cultural and social section of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (the famous culture percentage). Bosshart has held his current position since 1999.
David Bosshart is the author of numerous publications and a speaker at international events in Europe, America and Asia. His expertise is focused on consumption and retailing, management, social change, and political philosophy.
