GECN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing Director

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire GECN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing DirectorAuthor of the article:TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christoph brings more than 20 years of international executive experience across retail, consumer goods, and professional services in Europe and Asia-Pacific. He has held senior roles at INTERSPORT International, OBI, DKSH, and PwC, and is the founder of ME.A (Market Expansion Advisory). 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What sets him apart is first-hand experience leading growth and market entry from inside the business, in real operating environments around the world.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Christoph has worked alongside owners, CEOs, and boards as an executive and trusted advisor, helping leadership teams make better decisions under complexity and pressure. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for building platforms, connecting people, and aligning organizations around a shared vision.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againHe also knows GECN well. Through his work with the Group’s AI Centre of Excellence, Christoph has already built strong relationships across our firms. He has a deep appreciation for what makes the GECN model unique.“Christoph stood out for his ability to bring people and organizations together around a common goal,” said Ryan Resch, Global Chair, GECN Group. “He understands what makes the GECN work, and he brings the experience, energy, and leadership to help our firms deepen collaboration, create new opportunities, and keep growing. We look forward to the impact we’ll achieve together.”Christoph joins at an exciting time for the GECN. With his background in international expansion and market entry, he is well placed to strengthen GECN’s global footprint, deepen collaboration across the member firms, and build the platform for sustainable growth. His focus is on making the network more than the sum of its parts: firms with deep local expertise, working together to support the world’s most complex global companies.GECN has grown into a global alliance of premier advisory firms including Pretium Partners (Asia), Guerdon Associates (Australia/New Zealand), Southlea Group (Canada), HCM International (Europe), ERX Consulting (Latin America) and Farient Advisors (U.S., U.K. and Middle East).This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.