Mathieu Rembold
Managing Director
VITALIS Coaching & Mentoring
management
Language(s): German, English, French & Japanese
I am Mathieu Rembold, Managing Director of VITALIS Coaching & Mentoring at the Basel location.
“Mens vitalis viam semper invenit.”
A vital mind always finds its way.
Our guiding principle determines the standard of our actions: We create clarity, strengthen leadership skills and promote sustainable performance development.
As the responsible manager, I implement VITALIS's strategic direction, ensure high quality standards, and manage the targeted expansion of our network of experts and partners. I analyze needs at the individual and organizational levels, develop appropriate strategies, and guarantee the placement of qualified experts.
My leadership style is characterized by structural thinking, clear process management, and consistent effectiveness. I combine analytical precision with a strong sense of responsibility and create frameworks that enable orientation, excellence, and sustainable performance.
Vita
Profile Strategic development of Japanese business relationships (Tokyo) and management of the VITALIS branch in Basel. Dual degree in Philosophy & Japanese Studies (University of Zurich/Unibas 2022–2025); Zazen (daily meditation for over 3 years). Fluent in Japanese; author of the book "The Bridge Between Matter and Transcendence" (2026). Intercultural leadership training through biodynamics, Zen, and language immersion (Vienna/Zurich/Frankfurt). Currently: Values-oriented systemic coach and consultant at the Coach Academy Switzerland. Strategic development and maintenance of Japanese business relationships in Tokyo, as well as close coordination and correspondence with the Basel office regarding the planned establishment of a VITALIS branch there. Marketing and publication of my book (in collaboration with a publisher) Education (Highlights) University of Basel & University of Zurich – Double degree in Philosophy & Japanese Studies (2022–2025) Breath Institute Switzerland Bern – Certificate in Breath Therapy according to Ilse Middendorf Language course VHSBB Basel – Japanese for busy people (2020–2022) Free Evangelical School Lörrach – High school diploma with a focus on History and French (2019) Arlesheim Clinic – Several months of internships in anthroposophical biodynamics (2021) Zen teacher & mindfulness trainer Languages German – Native speaker French – Second native speaker (HSK) English – Very good knowledge Japanese – Fluent (VHSBB & UZH) Italian – Basic knowledge Publications The Bridge Between Matter and Transcendence Presentation from 2026 at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Focus on Kantianism) Metaphysics) Further Several years of immersion in language communities (Vienna, Frankfurt, Zurich): Authentic, on-site learning of Japanese culture and language – cultivating intercultural sensitivity and resilience. Attendance at various meditation retreats – e.g., Zen Center Berlin (2025) Daily Zazen meditation practice (for over three years without fail): Practical introduction by Peter Widmer Ki Gen Sensei at Zen-integral, Basel – cultivating discipline and mindfulness. Several months of insight into the principles/practice of initiatory sword work Leisure Scuba diving (Open Water Diver certification from SSI) Catamaran (Best Award from the FFdV) Chess