Wolfgang Mueller

Director | Coach | Moderator | Mediator | DE/EN | national & international

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

I support individuals, teams and organizations during phases of transition, conflict, and strategic challenge. As a coach, facilitator and mediator, I bring structure, clarity and empathy to complex professional situations. With more than 20 years of leadership and advisory experience in foundations, policy consulting, international development and civil society, I help people and institutions move forward with confidence and purpose. Core services: – Facilitation of workshops, strategy sessions and stakeholder dialogues – Mediation in team conflicts and organizational tensions – Executive and leadership coaching – Process support in change, repositioning and internal communication I work in English and German – on-site, online or hybrid – across Europe and globally. Confidentiality is guaranteed at every stage.

Experience

  • Executive Director at Global New Energy Institute, GNEI Inc
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    As Executive Director of the Global New Energy Institute (GNEI), I lead a dynamic think tank dedicated to advancing "new nuclear energy" as a scalable solution for global energy needs. I oversee strategic initiatives to promote innovative nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and next-generation designs, aligning with the Paris Agreement's emission goals. My role involves driving international collaboration, shaping policy frameworks, and spearheading research to position nuclear as a cheap, safe and reliable path to prosperity and energy security. With a focus on fostering economic development and energy security, I work to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and actionable policy, empowering a sustainable energy future. #NewNuclear #CleanEnergy #EnergySecurity #Prosperity #GNEI

  • Coach | Moderator | Mediator (Freiberuflich) at Self-employed
    May 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 3 mos

    🇩🇪 Unterstützung von Veränderungsprozessen, Teamentwicklung und Konfliktklärung in Organisationen, Unternehmen und öffentlichen Einrichtungen. Ich moderiere Workshops, begleite Teams, kläre Konflikte (Mediation) und coache Fach- und Führungskräfte. Arbeite auf Deutsch und Englisch – persönlich, virtuell oder hybrid – deutschlandweit und international. Absolute Vertraulichkeit ist selbstverständlich. 🇬🇧 Supporting change processes, team development and conflict resolution in organizations, companies and public institutions. I moderate workshops, guide teams, mediate conflicts and coach professionals and leaders. Working in German and English – on-site, online or hybrid – across Germany and internationally. Strict confidentiality guaranteed.

  • Project Director (Germany-based international programs) at Theodor Heuss Academy - Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom
    May 2003 - May 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    🇩🇪 Konzeption, Planung und Durchführung internationaler Dialogprogramme mit politischen, wirtschaftlichen und zivilgesellschaftlichen Akteuren. Aufbau und Pflege von Partnerschaften mit Think Tanks, Stiftungen und Hochschulen. Organisation von Seminaren und Konferenzen zu Themen wie Good Governance, Marktwirtschaft, Menschenrechte und internationaler Dialog. Verantwortlich für das Projektmanagement von der Partnerauswahl über die Veranstaltungsorganisation bis zur Nachbereitung. 🇬🇧 Designed, planned and implemented international dialogue programs with stakeholders from politics, business and civil society. Established and maintained partnerships with think tanks, foundations and academic institutions. Organized seminars and conferences on topics such as good governance, market economy, human rights and international cooperation. Responsible for full-cycle project management, from identifying partners to executing and following up on events.

  • Country Director Zimbabwe & Project Director South Africa at Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Sub-Saharan Africa
    Apr 1999 - Apr 2003 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    🇩🇪 Leitung des Länderprojekts Simbabwe und des wirtschaftspolitischen Projekts Südafrika. Strategieentwicklung, Projektplanung und Umsetzung in den Bereichen Zivilgesellschaft, Unternehmertum und Rechtsstaatlichkeit. Beratung von Partnerorganisationen, Koordination mit internationalen Entwicklungsakteuren, Erstellung von Förderanträgen (BMZ/EU). 🇬🇧 Directed the foundation’s country project in Zimbabwe and the economic policy project in South Africa. Developed and implemented project strategies on civil society, entrepreneurship and rule of law. Advised partner organizations, coordinated with international development actors, authored funding proposals (BMZ/EU).

  • Researcher | Empirical Economic Field Study (India) at University Collaboration Project
    Jan 1996 - Dec 1998 · 3 yrs

    🇩🇪 Empirisches Forschungsprojekt zur Auswirkung der Wirtschaftsreformen von 1991 auf kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) in Indien. Durchführung von Feldstudien in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai und Hyderabad (500 Unternehmen). In Kooperation mit der Universität Leipzig und der Delhi University. 🇬🇧 Empirical research project on the impact of India’s 1991 economic reforms on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Fieldwork in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad (500+ companies). In cooperation with the University of Leipzig and Delhi University.