Shared Power.
Shared Success.
Navigating the Global Jungle Matrix™ and Turning Diversity into Sustainable Advantage.
Diversity Compass is an executive advisory firm helping leaders and organizations navigate the complexities of global markets, cultures, and talent.
We transform inclusion from a good intention into a strategic growth driver, empowering executives, multinationals, and nonprofits to excel within the Global Jungle Matrix™, where cultures, systems, and power intersect.
About Founder
Peggy Grüninger
A seasoned philanthropy and foundation leader, Peggy Grüninger brings over 23 years at Roche, including 11 years managing the company’s global philanthropy department and serving as Secretary to three foundation boards. She led global strategies spanning health, science, community, and culture — partnering with UNICEF, WWF, and the ICRC. With African roots and global executive experience, Peggy bridges local realities with international governance, helping organizations create measurable, lasting impact.
Today, through Diversity Compass, she advises foundations, corporations, and leaders to align purpose with performance and drive sustainable growth.
Our Pillars of Impact
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Corporate & Global Leadership
For international executives and organizations operating in diverse, global environments.
We support underrepresented leaders and the companies that hire, develop, and retain them, helping both thrive in complex, multicultural systems.
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Strategic Philanthropy
For philanthropic, donor-facing, and nonprofit organizations.
We design focused, high-impact philanthropy strategies that are credible, accountable, and built to last, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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“I have worked with Peggy on successful CSR initiatives in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Malawi. Her expertise and ability to manage diverse partners are remarkable. She supports her team to perform at their best through her coaching and servant leadership.”
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“I’m grateful for a long partnership with Peggy, working with her on projects in countries like Malawi or Ethiopia. Peggy is compassionate, critical, and fully committed to the cause to support those in need. It has always been inspiring, enriching and a huge pleasure to know her, learn from her and work with her!”
Bettina Junker
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“Peggy’s work and life experience, her truly international viewpoint, and impressive network make her unique. Peggy thinks outside the box, is always willing to listen, support, and give frank feedback.”
Sabina Balmer
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“Peggy saw something in me that I didn't see and helped me to rise up and achieve it.”
Jackie Wambua,
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“Peggy is a ferocious networker and relationship broker. She is driven, easy-going, yet maintains high standards and expects a lot from herself and others. She leverages her competitive advantage from her African and Swiss background by showing resilience and perseverance.”
Cristina Karrer,
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“Peggy exemplifies true leadership, rooted in empowerment and empathy. Her commitment to open direct dialogue and a flat hierarchy, has not only nurtured our individual talents but also strengthened our collective spirit.”
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“I know Peggy from both professional and social gatherings and events. She is a very energetic, dynamic and spontaneous person, exceptionally kind-hearted and loyal, she can be persistent and shows a high level of perseverance when needed.”
Ulrich (Ueli) Frei,
Director FUNDES Internacional
Why Diversity Compass?
Diversity Compass was founded by a former international executive who has lived and worked across both African and Western contexts. This cross-continental experience shapes everything we do, bridging perspectives, translating cultural nuance, and helping organizations build systems where everyone can prevail.
Our work sits at the intersection of underrepresented talent, global corporations, and philanthropy, turning good intentions into measurable, sustainable outcomes. Over the years, we’ve helped leaders and organizations around the world embody one core principle: Shared Power. Shared Success.
Insights & Resources
Diversity Compass is a knowledge hub where thought leadership meets practice. From blogs and newsletters to articles referencing verified platforms, every piece of content is designed to move inclusion from ideal to action. Our resources provide practical strategies for retention, leadership development, and accountability, equipping both individuals and organizations to excel in the global matrix.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My African roots have shaped my understanding of resilience, community, and the power of perspective. Combined with over two decades of international leadership experience, I’ve learned to navigate comfortably between very different worlds, from conversations with senior decision-makers in global institutions to heartfelt discussions with villagers in remote communities.
This ability to bridge perspectives allows me to connect across cultures, build trust, and create meaningful dialogue that leads to real and lasting change.
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Shared Power. Shared Success.
The Global Jungle Matrix™ is the complex system where multinationals, underrepresented executives, women-led African businesses, and global nonprofits intersect.
Success in this landscape requires cultural intelligence, innovation, and intentional development of people and ideas.Our work focuses on four interconnected pillars:
Multinationals – Strategies to develop diverse talent pipelines, integrate cultural intelligence, and achieve sustainable growth across markets.
Underrepresented Executives – Premium coaching and advisory to build leadership identity, visibility, and global influence.
Women-led African Businesses – Workshops and talks that strengthen confidence, negotiation skills, and global readiness.
Nonprofits – The Pillar of Giving – Advisory for organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa to design sustainable, high-impact programs rooted in accountability and innovation.
Our goal: Stronger companies, empowered executives, scalable women-led businesses, credible nonprofits, and communities that benefit from inclusive, sustainable growth.
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No. While much of our expertise is rooted in African contexts, our work is inclusive and international.
We partner with:
Executives and professionals from underrepresented backgrounds navigating global careers.
Multinationals, NGOs, and foundations seeking to engage responsibly with diverse communities.
Donors and partners aiming to create measurable, sustainable impact.
Our lens is African-informed but globally relevant — because inclusion strengthens everyone.
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Most services are offered virtually, allowing clients across Africa, Europe, and beyond to participate easily.
Delivery formats include:
Individual executive coaching (confidential one-to-one)
Group workshops and trainings
Webinars and reflection series
Strategic consulting for organizations and foundations
Every engagement begins with a free introductory conversation to understand your needs and align expectations before any agreement is confirmed.
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Confidentiality is central to our work.
All coaching sessions are strictly confidential; client identities and personal details are never shared.
We comply with Swiss and EU data protection laws (GDPR).
All data is stored securely and never shared or sold for marketing purposes.
For organizations, non-disclosure and data-handling agreements are included where appropriate.
Trust is the foundation of meaningful dialogue — and we protect it fully.
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Our pricing reflects experience, preparation time, and professional standards in Europe and Africa