atrick Schmidt has been active in the intercultural field for over 30 years, working as a facilitator, lecturer and author. American by birth and education, he left the U.S. soon after finishing his studies and spent the next three decades living and working in France, Germany, Austria, Canada and Malaysia. His extensive work with the German automobile industry led to his first book "Understanding American and German Business Cultures". His second book, "In Search of Intercultural Understanding", is a practical guide to living and working across cultures. "Dancing to a Different Tune", his third book, is a collection of interviews, essays and commentaries on the intercultural experience. He served as president of Sietar (Society of Intercultural Education, Training and Research) Europa as well as editor-in-chief of the SIETAR Europa Journal. His last book, published in 2024, is entitled "Your Unconscious Biases" which explores the mind through art and neuroscience.
He now lives in Strasbourg, France.