Peter Balleis, S.J.
Executive President, Jesuit Worldwide Learning, Switzerland
Over 30 years of international and intercultural experience and work in all parts of the world, in particular in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. Living for longer periods of several years in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Brazil, Italy and Switzerland. Over 20 years in leadership positions as director of works of the Society of Jesus at regional and global level. All positions asked for pioneering spirit, including to develop a completely new JRS region in Southern Africa, and to enhance JRS presence at the international level. Now pioneering the work of Jesuit Worldwide Learning, providing high quality higher education at the margins.