B leader Training
Welcome to the B Leader Training—your gateway to becoming a driving force in the global movement for better business. The B Leader Training is crafted for individuals who are not just passionate but committed to leading the change in sustainability, social impact, and ethical business practices. Join a movement that’s redefining the role of business in society, right here in Germany and across the globe.
Hear from Multipliers of our B Community
Why become a multiplier for the B Corp movement?
Participants in the B Leader training learnt about tools and strategies to help companies improve their impact. A new training programme will be introduced in 2025.
Meet Our Participants of the B Leaders training
Meet some of the inspiring participants of the B Leaders training who are championing sustainable business practices and making a tangible impact in communities across Germany.
- Abfallwirtschaft & Recycling
- Bauwesen
- Beratung
- Bildung
- Dienstleistungen
- Energie
- Ernährung
- Finanzen
- Gesundheit
- Groß- & Einzelhandel
- Immobilien
- Kunst & Kultur
- Landwirtschaft
- Logistik
- Medien & Kommunikation
- Produktion
- Software
- Technologie
- Tourismus
- Transport
- Umwelt & Nachhaltigkeit
- Versicherung
- Versorgungswirtschaft
Estelle Lauvergne
As a CSR and B Corp Senior Consultant and Trainer, Estelle has guided small and large companies across Europe, along with their teams, on the path to certification. She draws upon her extensive experience in both the private and non-profit sectors. Since 2021, she has been part of the B Leader Community and now trains other B Catalysts & Ambassadors in Germany.
Jo(achim) Hesse
Catalyst for conscious entrepreneurship, consultant and coach specializing in B-Corp, Conscious Capitalism and Conscious Business. Former CEO and CFO, now committed to promoting leaderless, self-managed companies and transforming leadership paradigms.
Stephan Grabmeier
Stephan Grabmeier is an Impact and Future Designer and has been part of the B Corp Movement since 2020. He is one of the most renowned transformation experts for regenerative business practices. As an author and method developer, he sets new standards in transformation and in guiding individuals and organizations.
Prof. Dr. Dominik Brendel
Prof. Dr. Dominik Brendel is a seasoned manager with extensive experience in the consumer goods and digital industries. For many years, he has been advising large and medium-sized companies on sustainable strategies and serves actively on advisory and supervisory boards. At Hochschule Fresenius, he teaches and conducts research in the areas of strategy, leadership, transformation, and market-oriented corporate management.
Martin Stoehr
As a co-founder of Impact Hub Leipzig, Martin guides teams towards resilience, profitability and public benefit. Background in engineering and cultural studies, passion for circular economy and social innovation, strength in motivational speaking and creative processes. Looking forward to hearing more about your case and your needs in German, English or your language.
Sven Mertes
More than 25 years of experience as a brand strategist, founder of BB&R, B-Leader since 2023, business angel.
Robert Gierke
Robert is the Founder and CEO of Purenessity, a consultancy focusing on purpose-driven brand building based on the 17 UN SDGs. Robert is a certified leadership coach at Singularity University and a conscious tech for good advocate. As an early member of New Mittelstand Deutschland he is a proactive voice for sustainability in the SME sector. He also belongs to Leaders for Climate Action.
Silke Kadach
Silke Kadach, Sustainability & CSR Manager at Danone, has successfully led multiple Danone entities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Bangladesh through B Corp certifications and recertifications. Her passion for the B Corp movement began in 2015 when she joined the international B Corp community. Since 2020, she has also been part of the B Leader Community.
Simon Gorski
Simon has over 12 years of experience helping companies develop products, packaging, and business strategies. As a CSR specialist, he supports his clients through the B Impact Assessment with workshops and tailored action plans. (DE/EN).
François Styga
I am a mechanical engineer by trade. After many years in the industry, my passion is to help companies to build up sustainable company structures. This can be in the area of strategy and governance, a leaner production or supporting innovation for better products. Managing these projects and projects in general is one of my favorite skills.
Georgina Stal
Gina is an experienced impact consultant with over 6 years working closely with the B Corp movement and the German B Lab Team. She’s a trusted B Corp Consultant, has led and advised countless companies across Europe and the UK on their trajectory to becoming a B Corp. Gina co-designed the B Leader training in Germany, and has been a lead trainer for the course since its inception.
Jan Lauer
Expert in sustainable and evidence-based brand management at gmk Markenberatung and lecturer in business psychology and sustainability marketing at various universities, with the goal of engaging students in the B Corp movement.
Lena Wagner
My key areas of focus include sustainability communication, packaging avoidance and reuse in the food sector, and education for sustainable development. As an active member of the B Corp movement, I aim to educate companies about B Corp certification, advocate for sustainable development together, and support a fairer and more sustainable society.
Vanessa Rosenthal
As a business designer, Vanessa is consulting, co-designing, strategising and speaking about regenerative business and economy at the intersection of sustainability and innovation. Vanessa is also researching and validating new circular, regenerative and purpose-driven business models. Her expertise as a B Corp Consultant focuses on impact mapping, business model design, vision, + strategy.
Angela Wolf
As a B Corp consultant with 20 years of experience in operational and strategic leadership, I support organizations in building holistic sustainability management systems. My focus is on impact, transformation, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships. I empower executives to make informed decisions and strengthen the business case for sustainability.
Charlotte Horder
25+ B Corps across UK & DACH supported so far & Charlotte’s love for the movement grows each time! She supports KMU/SME’s independently, as well as larger businesses together with two leading B Corp agencies. Materiality, reporting (incl. GRI) and sustainable supply chain practices are also areas of expertise. Consulting in English & German.
Heike O'Donnell
As a former CFO, Heike firmly believes that profit and impact are not mutually exclusive but two sides of the same coin. As a Board Member and executive advisor, she acts as an advocate of the B Corp movement at boards, founder and shareholder level. Heike is a European citizen, speaking English, French and German.
Saskia Dörr
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and more humanity in business is required. This challenge drives me: How can technological innovation be viewed not as the ultimate economic goal but embedded in societal development? I help executives implement digital responsibility.
Stefan Hermanns
Stefan helps people and organizations to implement new structures for success in a complex world. He trains in complexity and agility and supports companies in their development towards more fluid, network-like structures. To this end, he founded the Nerd Republic, a modern consultancy that identifies and supports innovative ways of doing business.
Ana Viegas
Ana designs solutions for corporate sustainability. She helps companies find opportunities for innovation by developing services and products as well as the processes and structures that make them profitable, sustainable and valuable for all.
Anja Mößle
Anja’s expertise lies in systemic organizational development, with many years of strategic HR, leadership and communication experience.
Beth Gohl-Greenaway
Beth is a sustainability expert and consultant with more than 10 years of experience in strategy, product development and communications. As Director of Strategy at vbc (value-based consulting), she is part of a purpose-driven team that helps organizations move towards a regenerative economy. Areas of focus: B-Corp, sustainability strategy, materiality analysis, CSRD.
Jana Stadler
Jana is an expert in sustainability and climate strategies. Thanks to her many years of experience in the sustainability departments of adidas and Schaeffler, she currently supports various companies as a consultant on Net Zero and other ESG topics.
Joan Hinterauer
Joan stands for responsible entrepreneurship. He is the founder of #AdaptiveOrg, a self-management leadership system for participatory corporate governance. Alongside his dedicated team, he empowers organizations on their sustainability journey through the transformative B-Corp Framework.
Kai Mohrhenn
Als interner Nachhaltigkeitsmanager helfe ich meinem Unternehmen, eine nachhaltige Richtung einzuschlagen, ohne den Blick für das Wesentliche zu verlieren. Rationale und pragmatische Ansätze sind mein Ding.
Kathi Grützmacher
As Co-Founder of GRØNVISERS, I bring 25+ years of international hotel management experience to help hospitality businesses embed sustainability and social responsibility at their core. Now based in Denmark, my mission is to drive the industry toward the B Corp movement, fostering collaboration and meaningful change to unlock its full potential for people and the planet.
Kerstin Janßen
My mission is to transform the textile industry by aligning economic success with social and environmental responsibility. I strive to create lasting impact through sustainable practices, pushing for a more ethical and transparent industry that respects both people and the planet.
Pieter van Halewijn
Interim Manager / Consultant for sustainable improvement of corporate development in the consumer goods sector – Do well and do good!
Raphaela Guimaraes Petermann
Business Impact and Brand Storytelling Expert committed to empowering the B Corp movement through research and corporate education. I am passionate about bridging academia and business. Throughout my journey, I have driven sustainable transformation within large organisations, designing purposeful corporate stories that drive change.
Rebecca Böhringer
My mission is to protect what is close to my heart —people, cultures, and nature. I aim to inspire others by creating ideas, products, and initiatives that benefit both us and the planet. From guiding companies through B Corp certification to defining impact strategies, my goal is to build a new generation of businesses that thrive by balancing profit with purpose.
Roderich Körner-Rehn
I empower entrepreneurs to thrive through purpose-driven innovation, fostering sustainable growth that benefits both people and the planet.
Rotraud Diwan
Rotraud supports sustainable change projects in organizations that want to become fit for the future. As an expert in brand and communication strategy as well as people and culture issues, she works systemically, using a variety of methods and with a focus on results.
Stefan Tryba
Enabling paradigm shifts and systemic change by increasing awareness and responsibility of business leaders and decision makers.
Laura Grotenrath
As a sustainability consultant, I support companies, organizations and municipalities in projects for B-Corp certification, circular economy and supplementary educational formats in German and English.
Lea Winkelbach
As a B Leader, I am dedicated to amplifying the B Corp Movement by inspiring and empowering individuals and organizations to use business as a force for good. After completing the BIA for my employer, I’m committed to supporting those on the B Corp certification path and fostering a network of changemakers & building a responsible, purpose-driven community for a more equitable & sustainable world.
Susanne Allmendinger-Vogt
I help mission-driven startups and small businesses build strong, impactful brands that lead their markets and drive business success. Additionally, I support companies in obtaining B Corporation certification.
Tanja Juskov
As a B Leader, I am committed to building resilient, future-ready businesses that prioritize social and environmental responsibility alongside economic success. My impact journey began with B Local San Diego, where I supported the local B Corp community, and continues in Germany, where I champion holistic sustainability strategies, ESG reporting, and certifications to drive lasting impact.
Stefan Siemer
Stefan is an Impact Advisor and Manager for Transformation and Regenerative Business. As Sustainability Chief at Weleda, he was responsible for the initial and re-certification of B Corp. Elected member of the Advisory Board of the B Beauty Coalition and B Lab Germany. Partner at NOW.Partners. As an entrepreneur with his own sustainability strategy consultancy, he has experience in over 25 industries.
Become a Multiplier
B Lab Germany is currently redeveloping the B Leader training programme through 2024 and is not planning to run any courses at the moment. In the meantime, check out our other training courses and express your interest for future training.
