ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Thomas Schinkel is a seasoned international business adviser with a distinguished career working with family enterprises across North America and Western Europe. Specializing in strategy and business development, he has guided hundreds of companies through growth and generational transitions. His keen analytical skills and global perspective allowed him to decode the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic early on—an experience that inspired his book, “COVID-19: The Education of a Curious American Citizen,” where he examines the crisis through economic, political, and social lenses.

Fluent in multiple languages, Schinkel is deeply engaged in globalization and its influence on public policy. He holds an MA in Business from The Ohio State University and an undergraduate degree in Economics from the Netherlands. Now semi-retired, he continues to write and consult from the greater Boston area, blending decades of professional insight with a passion for understanding global challenges.