BIO Alexander Laszlo

Alexander Laszlo, PhD, is a visionary systems scientist and evolutionary leader whose life’s work has been dedicated to the flourishing of humanity and the planet. As President of the Board of Directors of the Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science and Director of Research at The Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research, he brings a human-centered approach to complexity, sustainability, and systemic innovation.

Rooted in a belief that empathy, collaboration, and consciousness are essential for global transformation, Alexander has educated and inspired countless leaders, changemakers, and scholars across five continents. His teaching and research focus on creating systems that nurture life, wellbeing, and thrivability—not just sustainability. Through his roles with UNESCO, the U.S. Department of Education, and academic institutions worldwide, he has advanced educational models that honor both science and spirit, intellect and heart.

Alexander’s work promotes a deeper connection to ourselves, each other, and the Earth, offering new pathways for co-evolutionary development. He champions “syntony”—harmonious alignment—as a guiding principle for societal evolution.

Fluent in multiple languages and martial arts, he lives what he teaches: integrated, conscious, and purposeful living in service to a more just, compassionate, and regenerative world.