Dr. Viner, as a social anthropologist, conducted fieldwork among former tribal cannibals in Indonesia and in a Malaysian fishing village. He worked in Japan as marketing strategist for a major securities firm. Subsequently, he established a consulting practice, serving corporate clients in East Asia. His books on Japanese finance and business have been translated into German and Japanese. 鈥淚nside Japanese Financial Markets鈥 was named one of the ten best business books of the year. Dr. Viner brings an unusual synthesis of international business expertise, anthropological knowledge, and contemplative depth to the exploration of conflict and negotiation. His most recent book, 鈥淐onflict and Zen,鈥 blends storytelling with Zen-inspired insight, offering a way to meet life鈥檚 challenging encounters with clarity and compassion.
London School of Economics
Doctor of Philosophy
Harvard School of Public Health
Master of Science
Bennington College
Bachelor of Arts
Business Negotiation
Business and Society
International Business
Strategy and Policy
Global Marketing