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After a first degree in Economics at the University of Freiburg (Switzerland), Rolf Schwery went on to do an MA at the University of Manchester, UK and a PhD in Sociology at the Russian Academy of Science. During his studies in Russia he also worked as a consultant for the World Bank, the Russian Federation’s Chamber of Commerce and for F. Hoffmann-La Roche. From 1999 Rolf Schwery worked for the Swiss Academy for Development (SAD) which he headed from 2001 to 2006. 2007 he became a social entrepreneur (sole proprietorship) supporting international organizations and companies to develop a comprehensive CSR strategy. Rolf Schwery has project management experience in various countries, with special focus on Eastern Europe. He speaks fluent German, English, Russian, and French.

Sports Philanthropist, Sports Organizer, Fitness consultant and Founder Chairman of the Sports and Fitness Association of Pakistan. working for the development of quality of life through sports and fitness activities.

Senior consultant and researcher at Utrecht University (School of Governance) and manager of the research focus area Sport & Society at Utrecht University. Studies public value creation in and through sport organizations, including sport for development.

As a aport policy consultant working for governments across the Middle East and Africa I recognize the power of sport to provide opportunity and act as an agent for economic and social change. I also focus on the power of potential and the use of education, technology and mentoring to develop athletes through Imagine Champions, a purpose based organisation supporting and connecting young athletes across the globe through our mobile and web enabled 'Imagine' learning and development programme and knowledge sharing platform.

An internationally respected sports professional with twenty seven years experience in the industry.

* My Academic background as follow.... - Bachelor of P.E. and Sport [P.E. and Sport administration/ Sport marketing] - M.A. of comprehensive policy science [Int'l Development through Sport] - Ph.D. candidate of Sport science [Development anthropology of sport]

Was a soccer player, and a leader of the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA). Mathare is a sprawling slum in Nairobi, and host to some of Kenya's most difficult challenges with urban youth that arise from rampant poverty, including starvation, homelessness, unemployment, HIV/AIDS, and violence, among other problems. MYSA has used sports to provide hope to several of these youth, some of whom are now on athletic and academic scholarships in universities across the world. Mathare United FC, a team formed from youth in these slums, is now one of Kenya's best soccer teams, and contributes a majority of players to the national team, Harambee Stars.

I am the founder of Sports and Social Change, a cause marketing and social enterprise consulting firm with a focus on using sports to address social issues. We create nonprofit/for-profit partnerships, design marketing campaigns and corporate social responsibility programs, and help sports entrepreneurs grow their business through the triple bottom line philosophy of people - planet - profit.

Working as Research Officer with Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.Formerly worked as Lecturer (Teaching of Health & Physical Education) with State Council of Educational Research & Training, Delhi and Project Officer with Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010