Peter Kornicker, Dr. iur., Attorney at Law
About me
As a long-time leader in the fields of Legal and Compliance, I’ve seen firsthand how so-called “soft factors”—like emotional intelligence and self-reflection—play a crucial role in professional success.
Supporting the development of lawyers and compliance professionals in my teams has always been especially important to me. That’s why I now find great joy in sharing my broad experience as an independent trainer and coach.
I firmly believe that investing in personal growth pays off—especially when we’re willing to question old patterns and explore new paths. It takes openness, (self-)confidence, and courage—but it leads to lasting success and deeper satisfaction.
„Emotional intelligence is not fixed at birth. It can be nurtured and strengthened throughout life – with reflection, effort, and practice.“ (Daniel Goleman)
Short Bio
Since early 2025, I’ve been working independently as a coach and trainer, focusing on lawyers and compliance professionals. I support individuals and teams in areas such as leadership development, maximizing value contribution, workload management, and personal and career growth. I’m a certified values-based systemic coach and consultant (St. Gallen Coaching Model).
Since 2024, I’ve also served as a board member of the Jakob and Emma Windler Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Switzerland.
Before that, I spent 30 years working internationally as an in-house lawyer at Novartis. During that time, I gained extensive leadership experience across Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management—heading multiple teams and departments. I was a member of leadership teams in global business units with multi-billion-dollar revenues and led several major global initiatives, including the company-wide legal restructuring and the creation of the Legal, Compliance & Risk function for the newly established Global Business Services organization.
I’m married and the father of two adult daughters. I live near Basel and often spend time in the Bernese Alps—ideally paragliding. I also enjoy cooking, playing football, and chess.
