David Gutmann was born in Paris in 1950. He obtained a Masters in Public Law and MSc in Political Sciences from the Institute of Politcal Studies in Paris. He is currently the President and CEO for Praxis International (Conseillers de Synthese/Advisers in Leadership). He is also Executive Vice-President of the International Forum for Social Innovation and directs the 3rd Programme Leading Consultation (jointly with Hull University, The Business School, UK, and IFSI) which leads to M.Phil and PhD. Adviser of numerous leaders of companies and other institutions in France and other countries, he is Maitre de Conferences at L’Ecole Nationale d’Administration, visiting Professor in the Business, School, Hull University, and External Professer at the University of Glamorgan. He is Board Member of the International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes. He is author of "Psychoanalysis and Management and Disillusionment: Dialogue of Lacks."
