Dr. Peter Berends holds degrees from Nyenrode University and Maastricht University. Additionally, he is trained in solution focused systemic work (Hellinger Instituut (NL), and LiSA (D)). Peter has more than twenty years of experience in training, teaching and researching in the fields of management and leadership. He has educated and worked with professional teams and executives from large multinational corporations, the United Nations, NGOs, educational institutions, and public organisations.

Peter is involved in the Leadership development trajectory of MaastrichtMBA. He also trains systemic therapists and is active as management coach/trainer. His fields of expertise are leadership and team development, organisational learning and change.

Peter lives in Würzburg (D) with his wife and his eleven year old son. In his spare time, he enjoys dancing the Argentinian Tango with his wife, listening to music, reading and spending time with family and friends. Peter likes good food and wine; that is why living in Unterfranken – a Burgundian German wine area – suits him well.