Günther Reifer

Sustainability as a driver of growth and innovation - a basic requirement for modern corporate management

Rethinking Business: Günther Reifer Shapes a Sustainable Future with Vision & Impact

Günther Reifer is an entrepreneur, sustainability pioneer, and founder of the Terra Institute—widely regarded as one of the leading minds in sustainable transformation, strategic foresight, and systemic business development in the German-speaking world. His vision: businesses as powerful agents for a future worth living—for generations to come.

From Traditional Management to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

Once a part of the "classic" business world himself, Günther Reifer made a conscious decision to start anew after a profound inner transformation. Together with Evelyn Oberleiter, he founded the Terra Institute, now home to over 50 consultants. With experience, depth, and a strong value compass, he has since guided companies toward purpose, impact, and long-term viability.

Holistic. Creative. Thinking Differently.

As a Cradle to Cradle® Design Consultant, strategy expert, university lecturer, and member of numerous advisory boards, Günther Reifer combines systemic thinking, innovative business model development, and structured sustainability management. In his workshops and keynotes, he inspires audiences with clarity, humor, practical examples, and true pioneering spirit.

Why Günther Reifer Is the Ideal Speaker for Your Event

• Founder of a leading consultancy for sustainable transformation
• Expert in circular economy, strategic vision & sustainable business models
• Lateral thinker with deep experience in both traditional and alternative business ecosystems
• Inspiring speaker on future-ready business development & cultural change
• Ideal for sustainability conferences, executive retreats, purpose forums & innovation events

Book Günther Reifer now—and empower your organization to co-create a livable and sustainable future.

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Rethinking Business: Günther Reifer Shapes a Sustainable Future with Vision & Impact

From Traditional Management to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

Holistic. Creative. Thinking Differently.

Why Günther Reifer Is the Ideal Speaker for Your Event

Book Günther Reifer now—and empower your organization to co-create a livable and sustainable future.

Topics

This is how sustainability works -
Big picture for your business transformation

How the major and global issues of sustainability affect your company and what opportunities can be derived from them
How to integrate sustainability into your corporate DNA and make it part of your business model
How to set up your organization to attract customers and employees and become a beacon for your industry

Trends & socio-political developments in the context of sustainability

What lies ahead for your company and how you can anticipate and integrate this into your organization
How you can pick people up and take them with you on the path to transformation
Sustainability as the key and basis of “modern” corporate management

Sustainability as an innovation booster for your company

What are “good” and “bad” products in the context of sustainability
“Innovability": how sustainability & innovation can mutually benefit each other
Circular economy as a holistic model of sustainable corporate management and business model innovation

References & Press

Beurer GmbH, Severin Elektrogeräte GmbH, Hochland SE, Ehrmann SE, TEAM 7 Natürlich Wohnen GmbH, Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Dr. Schär AG/SPA, Hamburger Sparkasse AG, Oberbank AG, Sparkasse Ulm AöR, Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich, Sparkasse Oberösterreich AG, LIMAK Austrian Business School GmbH, APUS Software GmbH, Technoalpin AG, Engo GmbH, Raffmetal S.p.a., Die Schweizerische Post AG, Dolomiti Superski, Alta Badia, Brigl AG, Pur Südtirol Purnamh GmbH SB, Holzius GmbH, Happy Dog Interquell GmbH, Mazars, A. Loacker Spa/AG, ADLER International GmbH

“I am extremely satisfied with the support provided by the Terra Institute team - rarely have I spent money so efficiently and gladly on external support”
Marco Bühler, CEO Beurer GmbH

“The Terra Institute has set us on the right path with a wide range of impulses. Sustainability is now an integral part of our business strategy and business model”
Jakob Oberrauch, CEO Sportler GmbH

“The training series and Günther Reifer's impulses have opened our eyes and motivated us to fully integrate the topic into our customer discussions” Participants in various bank training courses"
(corporate client advisors)