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Ernest Gundling

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Managing Partner at Aperian Global
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Ernest Gundling is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Aperian Global, specializing in global leadership development and executive coaching. A published author and former UC Berkeley lecturer, he draws on his M. A. from the University of Chicago to consult with Fortune 500 companies on navigating cross-cultural business challenges.

Ernest has a keen interest in mindfulness and personal well-being, holding a certification as a hatha yoga instructor. His global perspective is enriched by extensive experience living and working across Europe and Asia, which deeply informs both his professional and personal viewpoints and is a topic he is passionate about.

Unique fact: He is a former Fulbright Scholar who conducted dissertation research on cultural anthropology in Indonesia.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Global Leadership
As the co-founder of Aperian Global and an author on the subject, this is his core area of professional expertise and thought leadership.
Inclusive Leadership
He co-authored the book "Inclusive Leadership, Global Impact" and frequently speaks on creating psychological safety for diverse, multicultural teams.
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Career

Work history

6-2014
Managing Partner
Aperian Global
6-2005 - 6-2014
President
Aperian Global
Lecturer
University of California-Berkeley
1-1996 - 6-2005
Managing Director
Meridian Resources Associates
Director, Consulting & Organization Development
Clarke Consulting Group
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Education
1979 - 1993
M.A.
University of Chicago
1972 - 1976
B.A.
Stanford University
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