Christian Pierce

Christian Pierce

Christian Pierce

M.Sc.

Research Associate, Ph.D. Candidate

Fields of research

Diversity and Inclusion

Antiracism

Business and Human Rights

Leadership

Further fields of research

Cultural Diversity

Qualitative Research

Education

Christian graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Economics and holds a MSc in Business from the COPPEAD Graduate School of Business in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a qualitative thesis focused on cultural diversity. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Organization Studies and Cultural Theory at the University of St. Gallen. In addition to degree bearing programs, Christian has completed certificate programs through Harvard, Stanford, MIT, LSE, and the University of Cape Town. 

Professional Career

Christian has advised some of the world’s leading banks, firms, and tech companies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), with a focus on racial and ethnic equity as well as reverse mentorship programs. Prior to his civilian career, Christian served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, which involved two deployments collaborating with foreign militaries in the Middle East. 

Teaching Activities

Assistant Lecturer for International Diversity Management and Increasing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Switzerland.

Talks

Various talks for organizations on topics such as inclusive leadership, allyship, and antiracism. 

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