Stephan M. Klinger is a distinguished legal expert, regulatory consultant, and academic leader from Austria with over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector and higher education. Currently a Senior Expert Counsel at LGP Law in Vienna, he has held pivotal roles such as Head Legal Advisor at the Austrian National Bank and Head of Group Compliance at European systemic banking and insurance companies. With a PhD in Management from WU Vienna and advanced degrees in philosophy, social anthropology, management and law, Stephan’s interdisciplinary background informs his innovative approach to strategic and future challenges. His extensive international teaching and research experience—spanning institutions across Europe, the United States, and beyond—has made him a sought-after voice on topics ranging from artificial intelligence and financial regulation to change management and data philosophy. Additionally, his widely viewed TEDx Talk on YouTube further underscores his role as an influential thought leader in his field.