Peter Kellner

A successful entrepreneur and business executive based in New York City, Peter Kellner recently achieved recognition as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Highly active in several professional arenas, Peter Kellner co-founded Hungary's Environmental Management and Law Association in 1992. The Environmental Management and Law Association, a prominent non-governmental organization, promotes environmental reform throughout Hungary. In 1997, Peter Kellner pursued a new career interest by co-founding Endeavor Global, Inc. An innovative nonprofit organization, Endeavor Global assists small- and medium-sized companies to realize unforeseen potential. Endeavor Global focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. To date, clients affiliated with Peter Kellner and Endeavor Global have generated over 130,000 high-quality jobs. In 2009, Endeavor's entrepreneurs produced $3.5 billion in revenues. Beyond his continued service with Endeavor Global, Peter Kellner also directs the venture capital company Richmond Global LLC as founder and Managing Partner. Maintaining offices in New York City and Palo Alto, California, Richmond Global invests in technology services and mobile applications. Peter Kellner holds a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. Pursuing his career in business, Peter Kellner completed a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Peter Kellner serves as an active board member with organizations including AdChina, Ltd.; yobrand.com; Obopay, Inc.; Ashoka's Youth Venture; and Endeavor Global, Inc. Peter Kellner is also affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations, The International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the Pacific Council on International Policy.