The IMP Advisory Board is made up of renowned Senior Experts who look back on many years of extraordinary success in corporate administration and management. They provide IMP with vital strategic inspiration while providing our clients with expertise for their projects.

Familiar with the challenges of managing international corporations, and highly valued for her managerial successes, Gabriele Eick is now responsible for developing communications concepts for her clients. She is distinguished for her expertise in that field and supports top management in positioning their companies, brands, products and projects. As the Chairwoman of the IMP Advisory Board she orchestrates the IMP network for business and science.

Michael Mirow takes his experience from a 30-year career at Siemens AG. His efforts at Siemens were pivotal in shaping the overall strategic direction of the company where he eventually became a member of the supervisory board. As a Senior Advisor he now contributes his vast knowledge to IMP projects focused on strategy development, strategic corporate control and organizational leadership. He is also a board of directors and individual executive coach as well as a supporter of company initiatives and events where he enjoys giving unique and inspirational presentations.

Mr Schnetzer enjoyed a successful period as an executive with IBM working in both domestic and international arenas. In his most recent position there he was responsible for direct sales and reseller sales for the entire PC/Printer/Small Business Systems sector in Germany. Thereafter he was head of sales for insurance companies Allianz and Signal Iduna IKK before he became a partner at Accenture leading consulting projects in strategy, M&A, IT and corporate development.

As the author and publisher of more than 20 books, Tom Sommerlatte has contributed decisively to developing the concept of corporate innovation. His experience comes from a consulting career that ultimately resulted in a position as Chairman of Global Management Consulting in the upper echelons of Arthur D. Little. As the IMP Senior Expert in Innovation he is involved with related initiatives where he does everything from ensuring coherence between strategy and innovation to developing effective innovation systems and promoting innovative corporate culture.

Werner J. Rellstab looks back on a successful career as CEO of V-ZUG AG, where at the age of 28 after studying in Switzerland, France and the USA he entered the company as a sales manager. Under his leadership, Rellstab was able to grow V-ZUG AG into the long-term market leader in Switzerland. Since 2010 he has been part of the company's advisory board. Furthermore, he has taken on other advisory roles in industry-leading firms in Switzerland. Mr. Rellstab has been responsible for the successful implementation of numerous innovative initiatives during his time, and his leadership qualities have been proven repeatedly in difficult situations. His position as Senior Expert at IMP allows him to provide our clientele with comprehensive experience in strategy, management and innovation.