How solo travel turned a restless kid into the Swiss Biotech CEO: the story of Michael Altorfer

from Leadership Lab 🔪- Dissecting life science success stories · host Maurice Thornton

Before leading the Swiss Biotech Association, Michael Altorfer was a kid who struggled to focus and avoided making big decisions.What changed?A 7-month solo trip that reshaped how he saw the world—and himself.In this episode of Leadership Lab, Michael opens up about how traveling helped him find direction, build confidence, and develop a leadership style rooted in curiosity, perspective, and purpose.🎙️ With Maurice Thornton, they explore:Why slowing down sometimes helps you move forwardHow personal growth feeds professional leadershipThe path from indecision to impact in the world of biotechThis is a story about exploration—geographically and personally—and how getting lost can be exactly what leads you where you need to go.

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