Founding Team
In 2017 the idea for the Mindful Finance Institute was born by dedicated mindfulness and meditation practitioners with close links to the financial sectors. We share the passion to contribute to a more humane financial system serving people and planet. Each of us is contributing his unique set of experiences, expertise and practices – bringing our minds, hearts and hands into the Mindful Finance Institute.
We have worked in and with different financial institutions in many countries. In positions of responsibility, we have designed and implemented business strategies and cultural change – putting people at the center. With mindfulness and sustainability, we have continued our personal development.
Dr. Friedhelm Boschert
25 years of experience in international cooperative banking. Honorary professor (FH) at the IMC FH Krems. Certified teacher in meditation and mindfulness. Voluntary board member of the Association for Responsible Investment of a global microfinance organization. (Future: Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance of the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.)
Klemens Höppner
20 years of international experience in financial services in Europe, Asia, America and Africa. 10 years as managing director/ board member. Various meditation and mindfulness trainings in Germany and India. Certified Yoga Teacher (YA200+). Certified Business Coach and Facilitator. (In the future: Certified Expert …)
Chris Tamdjidi
Founder and director of Awaris GmbH. Many years of experience in mindfulness-based leadership development, including with executives and teams in the German Bundestag, European Competition Commission and international banks.
Solomon Halpern, CFP
Founder and president of Highlander Wealth – A Mindful Finance Company. Impact Investor. Meditation teacher. Mindfulness teacher for corporations and universities. Individual mindfulness consultant. American who considers himself a citizen of the world.
