Biographies


Walter Link

Chairman, The Global Academy
Walter Link, an international businessman and social entrepreneur, has engaged in not-for-profit projects and socially responsible business ventures throughout Europe, the Americas and South-East Asia. His activities reflect his desire to understand the complexity of global life and to develop practical approaches to the creation of a more aware, humane and sustainable world. (More...)


Tom Valente
President, Link Foundation and Global Academy

For over 25 years, Tom Valente has been at the forefront of transformative and holistic education.  From his role in the development of the Omega Institute to his current position as president of the Link Foundation and the Global Academy, he has distinguished himself as one of the premier developers and initiators of innovative educational programs. (More...)

L. Hunter Lovins
Director, The Natural Capitalism
Group

L.  Hunter Lovins, Esq., is the Director of the Natural Capitalism Group of The Global Academy.  Trained as a lawyer, she has managed international non-profits, created several corporations, and is in great demand as a speaker and consultant.  She holds BAs from Pitzer College (Political Studies and Sociology), a JD from Loyola University School of Law (Los Angeles) with the Alumni Award for Outstanding Service, and several honorary doctorates.  (More…) 

David Elliot
Director, International Business Development, The Natural Capitalism
Group
David Elliot is an experienced entrepreneurial manager with a strong background in technology start-ups on both sides of the Atlantic.  Educated in economics at George Washington University, Elliot speaks French and Spanish.  He was previously Vice President of International Business Development for Ask Jeeves International, Inc. responsible for the establishment of joint-venture partnerships and sales and distribution of enterprise software solutions in Europe. (More…) 

Wyatt King
Director, Special Projects, The Natural Capitalism
Group
An early employee at Amazon.com, Wyatt King has a strong background in online business and international program management.  Beginning with Amazon’s earliest forays into international markets, Wyatt managed multi-national, cross-disciplinary teams on projects ranging from opening new customer service facilities in Germany to launching new product lines in France.  (More…)

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