Michael Reiss von Filski is the Hon. Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Zurich, Switzerland, overseeing the German- and Italian-speaking regions of Switzerland. He is also the founding President of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland (ECCS) and also holds the role of Global CEO at GGI | Global Alliance, the world’s largest multidisciplinary alliance of independent law, accounting, and consulting firms.
In his earlier career, Michael worked as a diplomat in Rome, New York, and Buenos Aires, ultimately serving at the rank of First Counsellor. He has chaired the Association of International Law Firm Networks (AILFN), contributed to the editorial board of the International Accounting Bulletin, and served in the advisory committee of EGIAN.
In 2024, Michael was awarded the Cross of Merit by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recognising his significant contributions to economic diplomacy.
What Michael values about ImpactBuilders
Michael values ImpactBuilders for its ability to connect leaders from diverse countries and industries into a single, purpose-driven network. “I appreciate the openness to international perspectives, and the collaborative spirit that welcomes people from all backgrounds,” says Michael. “Of course, I am eager to see the impact they can create with their purpose to ensure capitalism gets a human face all over Europe.”
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