Our People & Culture

Our Team
At KIEN ADVISORS, we're committed to unlocking the potential of those advancing the world by staying true to our core values and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
KIEN Advisors Team

Our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent from all walks of life ensures that our team mirrors the diverse world we aim to serve. By prioritizing employee well-being, learning, and development, we not only empower our team but also deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Many have served at leadership, C-suite, or executive levels for global innovators and change-makers in the civil, corporate, and intergovernmental sectors, including for household name not-for-profit NGOs, inter-governmental agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.

David Roth
Founding Partner
As a Founding Partner at KIEN ADVISORS GmbH and a Systemic Transformation Strategist & Facilitator, brings a rich blend of entrepreneurial spirit and deep expertise in systemic organizational transformation and social innovation.
Leslie Hansch
Partner
As an KIEN-ADVISORS Associate since 2022, she is an established health scientist, stress management trainer, systemic coach, and yoga teacher based in Cologne. With ten years of experience in advising employees and executives in over 250 companies, she has made a name for herself as an expert in the field of corporate health promotion.
Nihal Ahmed
Partner
Helps people be the best versions of themselves – intellectually, emotionally, and purposefully – so they can lead a life that’s richer, healthier, happier, and more impactful. He does this through meticulously crafted workshops, programs, games, toolkits & apps via Limitless Institute
Theresa Pucher
Associate
As a qualified business economist, trained and experienced project manager and consultant in marketing and communications, she combines entrepreneurial thinking, holistic understanding, and a systemic, structured approach.
Sarah Sarita Bhandari
Associate
As facilitator and systemic team coach I love designing group processes that invite effective and purpose-driven team dynamics and open up a space of integrity, honesty and shared awareness.
Melinda Várfi
Associate
Believes in the power of communities and is passionate about communities growing to contribute towards a sustainable society.