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The speakers
Dirk Bauermann
#Basketball #Olympics #Teambuilding
Expert profile
Dirk Bauermann
Champion basketball coach, Olympic participant, expert in team building & strategy
Dirk Bauermann is one of the most successful German sports coaches of the last 20 years, having won nine German championships, four trophies and the 2021 African Championship. As national coach of the men's national team, he celebrated his greatest successes during his tenure from 2004-2011 by winning the silver medal at the 2005 European Championships and participating in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. As a speaker, he transfers his experience to the world of business. Hardly anyone gives more vivid examples from the world of sport and draws parallels that inspire reflection and rethinking. The strategist, who lived in California/USA for four years, effortlessly inspires the audience in his second mother tongue, English, and reveals the secrets of successful teams in his rousing presentations.
Matthias Berthold
#Ski head coach #Leadership #Author
Expert profile
Mathias Berthold
Former ÖSV/DSV ski head coach, expert for leadership, author
Mathias Berthold is a leading performance coach and team developer who began his career in alpine ski racing. As a member of the Austrian national team, he learned how important mental strength, personal responsibility and teamwork are for success. Berthold also realized that even in individual sports, the team is the decisive factor for individual success. He took these valuable lessons with him into his coaching career, where he led numerous athletes to peak performances. Today, he transfers these insights to a broader level and supports people and teams in developing their full potential. His expertise in combining sporting, business and personal performance makes him a sought-after coach who achieves exceptional results through excellent collaboration.
Magda Bleckmann
#former politician #author #success networks
Expert profile
Dr. Magda Bleckmann
Former politician, author, expert for success networks & presence
With a doctorate in business administration and more than 15 years of experience in Austrian top-level politics, where she worked as a club chairwoman, member of the National Council and state councillor, Dr. Magda Bleckmann is considered the specialist for success networks. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur and shares her extensive expertise as a sought-after speaker, top trainer, business coach and bestselling author. With over 30 years of experience in the field of communication and customer relationship management, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide managers on their way to greater persuasiveness and sales. In well over 1,000 keynotes, training sessions, seminars and coaching sessions, the communications specialist has helped her participants to start conversations more easily, present themselves convincingly and increase sales and success through conscious networking.
Rüdiger Böhm
#Top athletes #Motivation #Resilience #Author
Expert profile
Rüdiger Böhm
Top athlete, expert in motivation & resilience, author
Rüdiger Böhm
Top athlete, expert in motivation and resilience, author
Rüdiger Böhm is pure motivation. The keynote speaker, coach, and author impresses with his extraordinary life story. He knows what it means when everything in life changes in a second. As a top athlete, he lost both legs and almost his life in a tragic traffic accident one day before his 27th birthday. This was followed by 30 days in a coma, 30 weeks in hospital and a long struggle to return to a new life – without legs. With strong willpower, a lot of courage and clear decisions, he overcame this nightmare and became a successful expert in resilience and crisis management. As the only soccer coach without legs with the highest DFB coaching license, he has trained many current Bundesliga professionals. He knows what it really takes to successfully form teams and establish them at the top in the long term.
Benedikt Böhm
#Leadership #Sport #Environment #Health
Expert profile
Benedikt Böhm
Leadership, sport, environment, health
Four Alpine peaks in four days and 8,000-metre ascents in 17 hours - Benedikt Böhm is one of the best speed mountaineers in the world. In his captivating talks, he sheds light on today's business world from the perspective of an extreme mountaineer and CEO and skillfully bridges the gap between the extreme mountain world and the business world. The Munich native talks about the uniqueness of teams and the immense pressure that needs to be managed. Benedikt Böhm takes his audience on a unique journey with breathtaking images, short video clips and rare footage of the world's highest mountains, motivating them to perform at their best.
Chris Boos
#Economy #Future #IT/Technology
Expert profile
Chris Boos
Economy, Future, IT / Technology
Hans-Christian (Chris) Boos is a leading figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). As a member of the management board of ALMATO AI GmbH, he integrates AI technologies at DATAGROUP, where he uses his technology to drive strategic transformations in the outsourcing business. After the failure of his company Arago, a pioneer of AI in Germany, Chris now uses the knowledge gained to promote exponential developments within companies. His vision is to unleash human potential and enable creative and innovative thought processes through AI. Chris is also a strategic advisor to businesses, the military and politics and is a valued speaker on global topics such as the future of industry and digital sovereignty. His involvement in education and technology, including as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Deutsche Telekom Foundation, underlines his leadership role in the technology world.
Andreas Dagasan
#Regional Head DACH Citywire, #Finance #Stock markets
Expert profile
Dipl.-Kfm. Univ. Andreas Dagasan, MBA
Regional Head DACH Citywire, finance and stock market expert
Andreas Dagasan, MBA, is Head of Germany, Austria and Switzerland at Citywire. As a capital market expert, he has been active on the international financial markets for more than 20 years. He has been in charge of portfolio management and investment strategy at well-known financial institutions. Andreas Dagasan has successfully managed special and mutual funds and has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. Andreas Dagasan "lives" the stock market, is always on the markets and, thanks to his many years of experience, has the know-how as well as access to information and interfaces. He is an expert in portfolio management, asset allocation and asset matters, as well as long-term economic analysis, risk management and tactical investment decisions. Derivatives, hedge funds, short selling, volatility trading and hedging accompany him on a daily basis.
Dietmar Dahmen
#entrepreneur, #future visionary, #transformation, #author
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Dietmar Dahmen
Entrepreneur, future visionary, transformation expert, author
Dietmar Dahmen is a visionary, keynote speaker, author, founder, and managing director of Dietmar Dahmen Brainkicks GmbH. With over 25 years of experience in the creative and innovation industry
, he is one of the most sought-after speakers worldwide on transformation, AI, and future topics. His career has taken him through the creative departments of leading network agencies in Hamburg, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, and Vienna—from creative director at DDB to executive creative director at Ogilvy to chief creative officer at BBDO. As chief innovation officer at ecx.io, an IBM company, he drove groundbreaking innovation projects. As a guest lecturer, he shared his knowledge at renowned institutions such as the Film Academy Ludwigsburg, Boston University, and LMU in Los Angeles. Today, he is an honorary member and "The Voice of Transformation" in the German Federal Association for Artificial Intelligence.
Wolfgang Fasching
#Extreme athlete, #MentalStrength, #Bestselling author
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Wolfgang Fasching, MBA, Academic Mental Coach
Extreme athlete, mental strength expert and bestselling author
Wolfgang Fasching is an extreme sportsman, multiple bestselling author, mental coach and one of the most sought-after motivators in the German-speaking world. As a three-time winner of the Race Across America, climber of the Seven Summits and record-breaking cyclist through Russia over 10,000 kilometers, he knows what it means to push boundaries - physically, mentally and emotionally. With over 2,500 speeches, his training as a helicopter pilot and his work with executives, he combines mental strength, self-leadership and clarity into a unique overall approach. Fasching stands for willpower with attitude, for depth instead of tactics - and for leadership that starts with yourself. His thinking has a lasting effect. Because it is genuine.
Georg Fragberger
#psychologist #courage #author
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Dr. Georg Fraberger
Psychologist, encourager without arms and legs, author
Georg Fraberger is an inspiring example of how to master life and inspire people despite apparent limitations. Born without arms and legs in 1973, he graduated in psychology in Vienna in 2000 and then worked in a neurology department in England. Back in Vienna, he spent 20 years as a psychologist at the University Clinic for Orthopaedics. Today, he is a sought-after seminar leader and lecturer at various universities. Since 2013, he has been sharing his profound insights as a successful book author whose works - including two bestsellers - deal with motivation, communication, resilience and the meaning of life. Dr. Fraberger shows in an impressive way how to remain productive despite challenges and find a stress-free balance between work and family.
Marcel Fratzscher
#Demography #Change #Digitalization
Expert profile
Prof. Marcel Fratzscher
Demography, change, digitalization
Prof. Marcel Fratzscher
Demographics, Change, Digitalization
Prof. Marcel Fratzscher is intensively involved with the economic situation in Germany and Europe. The scientist, author, and columnist has been President of the German Institute for Economic Research since 2012 and has chaired the German government's expert commission "On Strengthening Investment in Germany" since 2014. He not only analyzes and researches, but also shares well-thought-out ideas and suggestions. Prof. Marcel Fratzscher's lectures are therefore particularly informative for both laypeople and industry experts. Highly regarded by numerous media outlets, he regularly speaks on economic and socio-political topics on various TV shows, publishes regular commentaries in German and international media such as the Financial Times and Project Syndicate, and is a columnist for Zeit Online.
Jens Freiter
#HolidayCheck #Founder #Mentor #Investor
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Jens Freiter
Co-Founder HolidayCheck, founder, mentor, investor
Jens Freiter
Co-founder of HolidayCheck, founder, mentor, investor
Jens Freiter is a visionary entrepreneur and investor who has played a key role in shaping the digital age. In 2000, he and some friends founded the travel portal HolidayCheck, which quickly became one of the largest travel review platforms in the German-speaking world and has won several awards as the best travel website. After the successful sale to Tomorrow Focus, he remained on board as CTO until 2007. Since 2009, he has been active as a business angel and investor, supporting start-ups with his experience and network. At the same time, he is involved as an executive coach and is committed to developing leaders to prepare them for the rapid changes in the digital world. His passion for technology and his ability to bring people and ideas together make Jens Freiter a sought-after thought leader in the IT and start-up world.
Ralph Fürther
#PR/Media #Communication #Sport #Rhetoric
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Ralph Fürther
PR/media, communication, sport, rhetoric
Jens Freiter
With over 30 years of experience in the media business, Ralph Fürther is a respected communications expert. During his career, he has worked for renowned TV stations such as Eurosport, SAT.1, and Sky Deutschland, where he was active in both content and communications. As a former company spokesperson at Sky Deutschland, Fürther has a broad network and valuable contacts in the media industry. For over 3.5 years, he has been working successfully as a communications consultant for companies and individuals. His additional work as a respect trainer underscores his ability to develop not only professional but also ethically sound communication strategies. Ralph Fürther stands for professional and tailor-made communication solutions that help both companies and individuals achieve their goals.
Marc Giradelli
#Ski #Tourism #Success #Discipline
Expert profile
Marc Girardelli
Skiing legend, tourism pioneer, entrepreneur and expert on success and discipline
Marc Girardelli
Skiing legend, tourism pioneer, entrepreneur, and expert on success and discipline
He is considered one of the most successful alpine ski racers of all time, a global star and sporting icon with cult status: Marc Girardelli. He competed in his first FIS race for Luxembourg at the age of 14 and announced his retirement in 1997. He achieved what professional racers dream of: 5 x overall Ski World Cup winner, 11 World Championship medals, 46 x individual victories and two Olympic medals – despite a fall that left him 15% disabled and almost all of his subsequent victories. Giving up was never an option. His trademark: his unique willpower. He is also a successful entrepreneur: with event management, his ski clothing line, and his stake in the Bansko ski resort. He is also a consultant, supporting companies on their way to peak performance. Marc Girardelli captivates audiences with his humorous lectures on the secrets of ski racing. He also combines these secrets with crime stories in his books. World champion ski crime stories in which autobiographical elements are combined with crime fiction. His ski incentives are also great fun.
Matthias Göth
#Strongman #Worldrecord #Charity #Mindset
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Matthias Göth
Strongman & world record holder, entrepreneur, charity visionary, mindset expert
Matthias "Cheesy" Göth is an Austrian strongman, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker who uses his extraordinary strength exclusively for charitable causes.
From overweight stutterer to sought-after coach: his spectacular charity campaigns—such as pulling an Airbus A320 or 90-ton trams for cancer relief—inspire people throughout Austria. As the youngest WIFI coach, he inspires everyone from apprentices to CEOs with the parallels between extreme strength sports and mental strength. His career has taken him from the kitchen to the barracks, from the police force to the seminar room. Since 2022, he has also appeared as an extra and in supporting roles in series, commercials, and movies. Today, he motivates hundreds of people with his combination of physical strength and mental transformation. His mission: to show people how to overcome their limits and take on social responsibility.
Stefan Gröner
#Future #Strategy #Author Digitalization #AI
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Gröner
Prof. Dr. Stefan Gröner
Futurist, strategy consultant, author, expert in digitalization and AI
Prof. Dr. Stefan Gröner, futurologist, author and keynote speaker, sets the course for the future of industries and companies. His experience in strategy consulting and in leading positions at major German media companies enables him to interact with top business decision-makers at eye level. As Professor and Dean of Studies for Digital Management & Leadership at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, as well as a molecular medicine graduate, his research focuses on "Artificial Intelligence" and "Business Areas and Technologies of the Future", among other things. By combining his scientific findings with his practical experience, he provides groundbreaking impulses and pragmatic solutions for overcoming strategic and human challenges. His lectures convey expert knowledge in a humorous and easy-to-understand way, encourage visionary thinking and inspire people to actively shape digital change.
Tanja Hacker
#internal.negotiation #sustainability #strategies
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Dr. Tanja Hacker
Expert for international negotiation skills, sustainability and strategies
With 19 years of experience in retail, Dr. Tanja Hacker has had a decisive influence on the purchasing and brand strategies of leading retail groups. As Managing Director at Aldi Nord and previously as Vice President Purchasing at Lidl, she was responsible for the strategic development of private labels, branding & packaging, brand strategies, sustainability, pricing, online store and category management. Her expertise extends to international purchasing strategies, product innovation and sustainable business development. Today she is CEO of the Retail Experts Group, which advises retailers, companies and private equity firms worldwide. Dr. Tanja Hacker studied business administration and holds a doctorate in international management. Today she supports international companies in developing successful purchasing strategies, evaluating new business ideas and products and designing sustainable brand structures and packaging concepts. Her excellent negotiating skills and her experience with strategies and processes make her a sought-after expert for sustainable corporate success.
Philipp Hahn
#Future #Strategy #Transformation
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Philipp Hahn
CEO, futurologist, expert for strategy & transformation
Having grown up in the proverbial "engine room of change", Philipp Hahn is now one of the world's most sought-after strategy and transformation pioneers. His pragmatic recommendations are based on his remarkable wealth of experience as the leader of over 550 transformation projects in a wide range of industries. He inspires his audience with his disruptive solutions and guides top international companies and their employees safely through the transformation process. Even leading experts are impressed by his unique view of the international economy, his extraordinary solutions and his broad spectrum of knowledge. He also received recognition from Handelsblatt, which named him one of the top 100 excellent speakers in Europe in 2020.
Estelle Herlyn
#Sustainability #Environment #Climate #Energy #Politics
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Prof. Dr. Estelle Herlyn
Sustainability, environment, climate, energy, politics
After studying business mathematics, Estelle Herlyn worked for several years in the SAP environment in various international companies (PwC, Ford, L'Oréal, HSBC) before gaining her doctorate. Today she is Professor and Scientific Director of the Competence Center for Sustainable Development in Düsseldorf. Among other things, she deals with the responsibility of companies for sustainable development and issues relating to climate protection from a global perspective. She is also responsible for research projects in cooperation with politics and business. In this context, she initiated the multi-stakeholder partnership "Alliance for Development and Climate" and works as an advisor for UNIDO. She is a board member of Global Energy Solutions e.V., deputy chair of the board of trustees of the Senate of Economy Foundation and an honorary member of the German Society of the Club of Rome.
Guido Heuber
#TV #Voice #presenter #journalist #DJ
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Guido Heuber
Guido Heuber
TV Main Anchorman, Station Voice, Presenter & Journalist, Sommelier & DJ
Guido Heuber is a journalist, TV commentator, event presenter, certified sommelier, DJ and sports guide - with over 30 years of experience in the media and event industry. After his active time in the German national freestyle ski team, he became a permanent fixture in winter sports journalism and has done more than 6000 live broadcasts for many well-known channels such as. Warner Bros / Discovery & Eurosport, Red Bull Media & Servus TV, Pro7/SAT1 and RTL. As a presenter, DJ/producer and IHK-certified sommelier with his own wine show "wEINxEINS", he inspires international stages as well as exclusive executive formats. His versatility is his trademark - from sports analysis and communication training to wine etiquette in the business world.
Bernd Heynemann
#referee #politician #TV #author
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Bernd Heynemann
Referee, politician, TV pundit, author
Bernd Heynemann, experienced referee and politician, combines sporting precision with political acumen in a unique way. Known on the soccer field for his clear and quick decisions, Heynemann has officiated an impressive 151 Bundesliga matches, 41 European Cup matches and 14 international matches. This led him to the highlights of his refereeing career with the World Cup in France and the European Championship in England. This extensive experience established him as an expert whose insights were in demand for two years in the TV format "Doppelpass" and who continues to write as a columnist for the soccer magazine "Kicker". His political commitment, which ranges from mandates in the Bundestag and state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt to ongoing work in Magdeburg city council, shows that his skills extend far beyond the soccer pitch. Heynemann's career is proof of how sporting discipline and strategic thinking can also be translated into political success.
Leo Hillinger
#Business #Personality #Success
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Leo Hillinger
Business, personality, success
"Consistency, consistency, consistency" - this is not only the title of his biography, but also Leo Hillinger's motto in life. Coupled with the motto: "If someone has the opportunity to change the world, then they should do it." The charismatic organic winemaker is one such changemaker. With his unconventional approach, coupled with his flair for innovation, he has redefined marketing strategies in the wine trade and proven that discounters and premium quality are not mutually exclusive. Multiple national and international awards speak for themselves. The wines grown in the Leithaberg region in northern Burgenland are now exported to more than 20 countries around the world. "Austria's Favorite Winemaker 2020" as voted by idealo.de, the "Superbrand Austria Award 2017" and the award of the title of Kommerzialrat for his services to the Republic of Austria in 2016 are just some of the many awards he has received. He is also active as a top athlete, investor and business angel - he can currently be seen in the Puls4 start-up show "2 Minuten 2 Millionen", where he has been supporting founders since 2015.
Maria Höfl-Riesch
#Olympics, #world champion #entrepreneur
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Maria Höfl-Riesch
3-time Olympic champion, world champion, entrepreneur
Maria Höfl-Riesch has made history in skiing: She began her professional career as a teenager and quickly impressed the sporting world. With three Olympic gold medals, two world championship titles and 27 World Cup victories, she is one of the most successful female ski racers in the world. She also won the overall World Cup in the 2010/11 season. After ending her career in 2014, Maria accompanied ARD Sportschau as a winter sports expert for 5 years. As a brand ambassador, she represents renowned brands. Social commitment is also very important to Maria. She supports charitable initiatives such as the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation as an Academy Member and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the DFL Foundation. Since 2022, Maria has been an investor for women's soccer at FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin. As a speaker, she captivates audiences with talks full of inspiring stories and valuable advice on how to deal with setbacks, stress and pressure, the importance of an iron will and how to get to the top.
Christoph Holz
#Future #BusinessAngel #dig.transformation
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Graduate computer scientist Christoph Holz
Futurologist, business angel, university lecturer, expert in digital transformation
Christoph Holz is a visionary who takes his audience on a fascinating journey into the future - interactive, humorous and always with a surprising twist. In his talks, he focuses on exciting thought experiments in which the participants determine the topics themselves using a microphone or voting app. As a computer scientist and aerospace engineer, he brings impressive knowledge with him, which he passes on as a lecturer in digital ethics at Steyr University of Applied Sciences. Holz is not only a sought-after speaker on international stages such as TedX, CeBit and Google, but also a successful start-up founder and business angel. With impressive examples and vivid images, he shows how technology, society and business can merge into a meaningful unit. Christoph Holz inspires - and whets the appetite for a successful, digital future.
Thomas Huber
#extreme athlete #mountain sports legend #courage maker
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Thomas Huber
Extreme sportsman, mountaineering legend, encourager
Thomas Huber, an extreme sportsman who has scaled the world's highest peaks, embodies the unshakeable will and boundless passion required to master extreme challenges. As a state-certified mountain and ski guide, he has collected experiences ranging from impressive triumphs to bitter defeats. As a father of three, he never forgets the responsibility that comes with such an extreme sport. Together with his brother Alexander, he forms the legendary Huberbuam, one of the most successful climbing duos of our time. Together they have not only achieved impressive climbing feats, but have also written numerous books and appeared in films. Huber is also a sought-after guest on talk shows and an experienced speaker who inspires people to embark on their own adventures time and time again.
Anders Indset
#Economy #DeepTechInvestor #expon.Tech #Author
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Anders Indset
Business philosopher, deep-tech investor, expert on exponential technologies, bestselling author
Anders Indset is the world's leading business philosopher with seven international bestsellers. With over 1,500 lectures in 60 countries, he inspires executives, politicians, and decision-makers on a global level at the interface between people and technology. His ability to anticipate future scenarios makes him a sought-after catalyst at the world's most relevant conferences, such as the World Economic Forum, the Global HR Summit, and the Mobile World Congress.
He combines Norwegian values and charisma with German sharpness of mind and a rousing, American-influenced speaking style. Thanks to this unique combination, he is considered the "Rock 'n' Roll Plato." The Norwegian-born universal thinker is also chairman of the Njordis Group and an active deep tech investor, linking his practical philosophy directly to the corporate and social world. With his visionary thinking, he has a significant influence on the debate.
Nadja Kahn
#Emotions #Livekomm #MenschlEnergie
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Nadja Kahn
Emotions, Live communication, Leadership, Human energy
Nadja Kahn is the epitome of a "quick thinker" and "opportunity converter". Despite meticulous planning and the prevention of all conceivable imponderables, new conditions always arise at events. Nadja Kahn's ability not to fall into a state of shock at such moments, but to find new solutions at lightning speed, is what sets her apart. She has successfully demonstrated her expertise at over 1000 events that she has organized herself, including jewelry shows with Heidi Klum and golf tournaments in the midnight sun. Today, her focus is not only on creating emotions through events - she is getting to the bottom of this inner source of energy called "emotions". Together with her husband Christoph Theile, she has developed the "Globe of Emotions", a unique concept of how emotions work and why they are a key factor for success.
Christoph Keese
#Economy #Digitalization #Management
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Christoph Keese
Economy, Digitalization, Management
Christoph Keese is one of Germany's best-known pioneers of digital change, a passionate innovator, multiple founder and business angel, sought-after speaker and author of bestsellers on digitalization and economic policy. He has lived in Silicon Valley several times, following in the footsteps of Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos and searching for new investment opportunities. Above all, Christoph Keese is a self-confessed pragmatist. Insights should be reflected in action - then he feels comfortable. Christoph Keese is Chief Executive Officer of hy - the Axel Springer Consulting Group, which has set itself the task of supporting business leaders in turning their organizations into winners of the 21st century.
Christian Kern
#EhemChancellor #Economy #Management
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Former Federal Chancellor Christian Kern
Former Federal Chancellor, CEO, expert in economics & strategic management
Christian Kern is an outstanding personality at the interface of business, politics and innovation. For more than two decades, he shaped Europe's energy and rail sectors as a top manager, including as a member of the board of Verbund AG and CEO of ÖBB. In 2016, he became Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria and Chairman of the SPÖ. As President of the Community of European Railways (CER) in Brussels, he played a decisive role in shaping Europe's mobility policy. After returning to the private sector, he became involved in the Blue Minds Company, which invests internationally in companies that are driving the transition to a sustainable, digital energy world. He has been CEO of the European Locomotive Leasing Group since 2022. With strategic vision and entrepreneurial innovation, Christian Kern is a key driver of the transformation of the economy and infrastructure.
Ralf Kleber
#AMAZON #Entrepreneur #KI#Businessangel
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Ralf Kleber
Former Country Manager AMAZON Germany, Entrepreneur, Expert for AI & Tech, Businessangel
As CEO, Ralf Kleber shaped the success story of Amazon in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for over two decades - and made Amazon.de the most successful group company outside the USA. Under his leadership, innovations such as Prime, Alexa and Kindle were introduced, thousands of jobs were created and billions were generated. Kleber stands for bold decisions, strategic growth and leadership with attitude. Today, he is in demand as a keynote speaker, coach and advisor - not least because he is not afraid to speak plainly. With his impulses, he gets board members thinking, start-ups doing and organizations taking action. He donates all of his fees to the Hacker School - because the future begins with education.
Walter Kohl
#entrepreneur #politics #courage #author
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Walter Kohl
Entrepreneur, political expert, encourager, author
Walter Kohl supports people and companies in maximizing their success. As an inspirer and "courage-maker", he inspires in his talks, workshops and coaching sessions with his profound, practice-oriented and authentic knowledge. As a long-time executive, multiple entrepreneur, coach and bestselling author, he is at home when it comes to corporate and employee management, communication, successful crisis management and strategic realignment. In 2020, he published his latest book "What future do we want? My plea for the politics of tomorrow".
Anna Kopp
#Microsoft #KI #TED #Rock singer
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Anna Kopp
CIO / CDO Microsoft Germany, expert for AI and digital transformation, TEDx Talker, rock singer
As a specialist in the new world of work - from a technological, spatial, cultural, political and practical perspective - Anna Kopp enjoys a reputation as a thought leader for flexible, hybrid working models. Born in Sweden, she came to Germany in 1992 and has since focused on the topics of digital transformation and the development of women's leadership. With her extracurricular activities in the field of diversity and inclusion, she is particularly dedicated to empowering women in the workplace. As IT Director at Microsoft Germany, she uses her charisma and rocks the stage as a rock singer with her own band and several solo releases. Anna Kopp is not at all the typical CIO (currently at Mircosoft Germany) but a New Work guru and one of the "most inspiring women in Germany", which she was quite rightly voted in 2020.
Daisy Lang
#boxing world champion #acting #motivation
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Daisy Lang
Boxing world champion, actress, expert on motivation and success
Daisy Lang, known as "The Lady", is a pioneer and inspiration for women worldwide. From 1996 to 2004, she fought for Germany, as women's boxing did not exist in her home country of Bulgaria. As world champion in karate, kickboxing and boxing across three weight classes, she became a symbol of equality and women's emancipation in male-dominated sports. After her career, she moved to Los Angeles, joined SAG-AFTRA and appeared in action films and commercials. As an international keynote speaker, she has addressed the Rotary Club and established herself as a sought-after speaker at the world's largest anti-ageing medicine congress with her physiotherapy expertise. With self-defence seminars, she has campaigned for women's and children's rights worldwide and inspires a young generation to realize their dreams through media appearances.
Anastassia Lauterbach
#Entrepreneur #Author#Digitalization #KI
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Prof. Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach
Entrepreneur, author, expert for digitalization & AI
The energetic entrepreneur Anastassia Lauterbach knows all the ins and outs of business: she is a manager, entrepreneur, multi-supervisory board member and one of the most active thought leaders in the field of AI. She travels internationally between Europe, Asia and America and works in a wide range of industries from telecommunications to tourism and finance. Robots, hypercomputers and learning machines - for others scary topics, for her a creative playground on the sober ground of reality. Anastassia Lauterbach, an ambitious pianist in her private life, has mastered the keyboard of digitalization in all keys. She moves confidently from risks such as big data and industrial espionage to the opportunities of individualized medicine and decentralized energy supply. The eloquent expert takes her audience into the world of tomorrow with brilliance, wit and expertise. Concrete, vivid and always positively surprising.
Gerald Lembke
#entrepreneur #digitalmedia #KI
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Prof. Dr. Gerald Lembke
Entrepreneur, expert for digital media projects & artificial intelligence
Prof. Dr. Gerald Lembke is one of the best-known digital professors and consultants. As a digital and media scientist, entrepreneur and keynote speaker, he supports people and companies in digital transformation projects. He has supported more than 2,500 digital (media) projects for companies for over 30 years. In Germany, he is considered one of the best-known digital experts with a focus on digital media use, digital fitness, entrepreneurial digital strategies, digital marketing, digital learning and artificial intelligence. He advises companies and guides managers on the path to an innovative future.
Axel Liebetrau
#Management #Strategy #Author
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Axel Liebetrau
Expert for management & strategy, author
Axel Liebetrau is one of the most influential thought leaders for the business of tomorrow. The futurist moves people and organizations in challenging times and encourages more lightness and optimism about the future in life and business. An economist by training, he has given over 1,000 talks in more than 15 countries worldwide, sharing his many years of practical experience as a management consultant, author and entrepreneur with his audiences. Current issues such as the war in Europe, the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing topics such as digitalization and New Work do not make leadership and business easy these days. It is important to look to the future. Axel Liebetrau explains what this means for managers and entrepreneurs in his motivating and inspiring talks. He inspires with decisive impulses and inspires more innovative and technological enthusiasm as well as entrepreneurial courage.
Martin Limbeck
#Sales #Bestselling author #Investor
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Martin Limbeck
CEO, sales expert, bestselling author, investor
Martin Limbeck is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, investor and one of the most influential sales experts in Europe. As a six-time bestselling author and renowned keynote speaker, he has been shaping the world of sales and leadership for years. Following the sale of the Limbeck Group, he now focuses on helping companies to make sales a top priority and develop a strong sales mindset with Gipfelstürmer Mentoring GmbH. His clear goal: to transform companies into sales-driven companies and thus ensure their sustainable, long-term success. With his practical expertise, his tireless commitment and his inspiring manner, Martin Limbeck is an indispensable voice for modern sales leadership, future-oriented transformation and top performance in sales.
Nicole Lontzek
#founder #entrepreneur #author #marketing
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Nicole Lontzek
Founder, entrepreneur, author and marketing expert
As an author, founder, mentor and investor, Nicole Lontzek, Chief Marketing Officer at QAware, demonstrates a fascinating versatility and innovative strength. With her specialization in marketing complex software products and her hands-on experience at renowned companies such as Google, TUI and Allianz, she has developed a deep understanding of the industry. Her skills range from digital, performance-driven marketing campaigns to offline brand experiences and branding campaigns. With her extensive experience, she designs holistic strategies that not only drive digital transformation in companies, but also set new standards in scalability and sustainability through the targeted use of AI. With her charm and expertise, Lontzek inspires the entire digital and tech world.
Thomas Lurz
#Olympics#World champion #Swimming
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Thomas Lurz
Olympic medal winner & world champion in freestyle swimming, CHRO, expert in HR & leadership
Thomas Lurz, twelve-time world champion and Olympic medal winner, embodies goal-oriented success. His career is a testament to the power of goal orientation, self-motivation and discipline. As CHRO and member of the management board at s.Oliver and lecturer, he conveys his master mentality, which he transfers from the sport of swimming to the professional world. His dynamic presentations motivate top performance and show how to turn motivation into concrete success. His unique path from the swimming elite to the business world proves that sustainable success is no coincidence, but the fruit of constant hard work and the clever use of personal networks. Lurz is an expert in applying the principles he has learned for success and personal development to professional ambitions, providing everyone with valuable tools for achieving their own goals.
Jochen Maas
#Future #Supervisory Board #Medical #Science
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Prof. Dr. Jochen Maas
Futurologist, supervisory board member, top physician, scientist
Prof. Dr. Jochen Maas has been shaping the scientific landscape at Sanofi since 1992, where he headed the German research and development site for over 10 years and was a member of the global steering committee. As a biologist, veterinarian and specialist in radiology, his many years of experience make him one of the leading experts in the industry. As Vice President of the House of Pharma and Healthcare and Head of the Science and Research Workshop of the Hesse Healthcare Industry Initiative, he is committed to dialog on current scientific topics. He is active on various supervisory boards, boards of trustees and foundations and has supported the Cell and Gene Therapy Center in Berlin as an ambassador since 2024. Maas is an example of a scientist who enthusiastically shares his findings with the world and thus has a lasting influence on the future of medicine.
Lothar Matthäus
#EhemGermanFootballPlayer #Coach #TV
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Lothar Matthäus
Former German soccer player & coach, TV expert
Lothar Matthäus is an icon of soccer. As a world champion, European champion and multiple German champion, he has set standards for decades. With 150 international caps and seven years as captain of the German national team, he led the team to numerous successes and is still considered one of the most influential personalities in the sport today. After his active career, Matthäus switched to the role of coach and trained the national teams of Hungary and Bulgaria, among others. Today, he is a sought-after TV pundit and commentator on Sky and RTL. But it is not only in sport that he inspires: as a charismatic speaker, Matthäus shows how to transfer the success strategies of professional sport to the business world. He inspires managers and teams to develop their full potential and conveys motivation, teamwork and leadership in an impressive way.
Urs Meier
#Personality #Mindset #Change #Leadership
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Urs Meier
Personality, Mindset, Change Management, Leadership
Whether as a successful businessman, in front of 60,000 spectators in the stadium, as a FIFA and UEFA consultant or TV commentator - Urs Meier knows what it means to deal with enormous pressure on a daily basis. As one of the best in the world, he has proven in almost 900 professional matches how to analyze complex situations and make decisions in fractions of a second. Between 2005 and 2020, he commentated on all World Cup and European Championship matches on ZDF. He continues to appear as a soccer expert and sets new standards in modern management, based on experience, practical links and solution-oriented adaptation from professional sport. The Süddeutsche Zeitung described the former FIFA referee as a "gifted speaker with wit and self-irony". Participants in his presentations can look forward to content that is both informative and entertaining.
Hermann Meyer
#Topmanager #InternalManagement #Change
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Hermann Meyer
Top manager, international management, change expert
Economic risks such as the loss of customers or a competitor's maneuvers are part of the business. After around 40 years of professional experience, the expert knows only too well how "appropriate" communication works within risk management. Until 2004, his focus as Head of Commercial Department at Siemens was on business in Latin and South America. After a detour to China, he became CFO of the sector company Siemens Power Generation Anlagentechnik GmbH (SPGA) in 2004, where he was responsible for various integrations in Europe, Malaysia and the Middle East from Vienna. As a result of his international experience and repeated adjustments to the business areas within the Siemens Group, his focus today is on intercultural cooperation and change management. In his presentations, the team player inspires managers and CEOs to think outside the cultural box.
Ludger Meyer
#ClinicDirVillaBella #Specialist #Surgery
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Dr. Ludger Meyer
Clinic Director Villa Bella, Specialist for Surgery & Plastic Surgery
The plastic surgeon relies on leading medical technology and combines this with his many years of experience. During his in-depth training, he worked at the University Hospital Großhadern in Munich for over ten years. Before this time, he gained experience as an accident and pediatric surgeon and devoted himself to scar-free wound healing. He then specialized in reconstructive surgery, which laid the foundation for his later specialization in aesthetic breast and facial surgery. Today, he runs the specialist and practice clinic for aesthetic and plastic medicine in the heart of Munich, "Villa Bella", which is renowned for laser surgery. Dr. Ludger Meyer recognized early on that minimally invasive techniques without long incisions are the future of aesthetics. In his lectures, he makes the connection between today's "Forever Young" mentality and available surgical options.
Martin Mössler
#Leadership #Innovation #Consulting
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Mag. Phil. Martin Mössler, MSc (LSE)
Leadership, Innovation, Consulting
Martin Mössler is General Manager of Science Park Graz, Austria's largest and oldest high-tech incubator. With a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, he and his team support founders in turning ideas into internationally successful companies. In 2016, he set up the European Space Agency's start-up center (ESA BIC Austria) for Austria and Southeast Europe at Science Park Graz. Since then, he has covered the entire incubation value chain with both start-up incubators. Every year, more than 50 start-ups are supported in realizing their dreams, goals and visions. As Space Solutions Austria General Manager and ESA BA Austria Ambassador, Martin Mössler is also one of the network partners for space innovations in the European space landscape.
Katharina Naumann
#Peak sport #HighPerformance #Mental coach
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Katharina Naumann, M.A.
Top athlete, expert for healthy high performance, mental coach
Whether managers or teams - as a personality and mental coach, Katharina Naumann enables people to live with calm, strength and ease and to exploit their full physical and mental potential. She sets a new standard for holistic health and the development of potential in companies. As an expert in healthy high performance and German sprint champion, she knows how much performance is influenced by inner attitude. In her talks and workshops, she explains why separating body and mind is pointless and gives simple tips for less stress and more success.
Dominik Neidhart
#Team development #Motivation #Communication
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Dominik Neidhart
Team development, inspiration & motivation, communication, leadership
It is considered the most intense sailing race in the world: the America's Cup. This is where high-tech meets the forces of nature. Professional sailor Dominik Neidhart has made the seemingly impossible possible with the Swiss team Alinghi and won this competition at the first attempt. This requires a perfect team. Characterized by precise communication, strong mutual trust, decisiveness, a clear understanding of roles and the right inner attitude. Virtues that also lead to success in business. Today, the former medical student, entrepreneur and systemic organizational consultant supports national and international companies in developing the full potential of their managers and employees. Using parallels from sailing, he helps teams to perfect their collaboration. True to his motto: "Working together wins!" His personal experience paired with his ability to inspire people is inspiring.
Astrid Nelke
#Corporate consultant #Communication #EmployerBranding
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Prof. Dr. Astrid Nelke
Management consultant for internal communication and employer branding, author
Prof. Dr. Astrid Nelke is an accomplished author and management consultant specializing in internal communication, employer branding and innovation communication. She studied journalism, communication science and psychology and holds a doctorate from the Free University of Berlin. Her career includes positions at Deutsche Lufthansa AG and CDU Germany. Since 2021, she has been Professor of Media Psychology, Social Media and Online Marketing at the HAM University of Applied Management Ismaning, where she initiated the Master's program "Healthy Work & Employer Branding". As Managing Director of the management consultancy [know:bodies], she combines her extensive practical experience with the latest findings from her scientific studies. Nelke inspires successful internal communication and sets new standards in employer branding and innovation communication.
Victoria Neuhofer
#CEO #Entrepreneur #Impact #Author
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ING. M.SC. Victoria Neuhofer
CEO, entrepreneur, impact expert, author
Born into an international family business as the 11th generation, Victoria Neuhofer was not only born into entrepreneurship, but also lives it from the bottom of her heart. With a degree in economics, a degree in engineering, the founding of several start-ups, including DAMN PLASTIC, and as a trade representative in the Austrian parliament, she fights passionately and highly successfully for sustainable change. Her motto: "It's not about Damn Plastic, it's about Damn People!" Her innovative strength knows no bounds - be it in her franchise stores, at events, in the packaging industry or in product design. As Vice-Chairwoman of Junge Wirtschaft Land Salzburg, she uses her outstanding and wide-ranging expertise to help start-ups succeed.
Josef Nothegger
#entrepreneur #strategy #AI #digitTransformation
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Josef Nothegger
Entrepreneur, strategy consultant, expert for AI & digital transformation
Meet Josef Nothegger, CEO of Winrocks AG Swiss and visionary of the AI revolution. With over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, he has developed a unique ability: Translating complex AI technologies into profitable strategies. His talks are journeys into a future where companies act as intelligent entities. He shows how AI Decks® can revolutionize business processes and reduce human resources to a minimum. In doing so, he sparks an enthusiasm for the unlimited possibilities of AI. His insights are worth their weight in gold for anyone who wants to be successful in the coming AI era. Josef Nothegger will fundamentally change your understanding of business models. Prepare to rethink the future of your business - with AI as your most powerful ally.
Erno Obogeanu-Hempel
#Management #Innovation #Consulting
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Erno Marius Obogeanu-Hempel
Management, Innovation, Consulting
A visionary, thought leader and recognized expert in the areas of digitalization, strategy, agile strategy implementation (OKR), digital transformation and innovation for more than two decades. Through his numerous stays in Silicon Valley, he has experienced a digital mindset and learned new methods and approaches. With his interdisciplinary expertise in business, team organization, leadership, product and technology, he has changed the way companies think and act from the role of C-level executive, multiple start-up founder and management consultant. His clients include medium-sized companies as well as international corporations. He works as a management consultant, university lecturer, keynote speaker and author - as well as founder of DigitalWinners, a consulting boutique.
Georg Pangl
#EuropSports official #Football #Entrepreneur #Author
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Georg Pangl
European sports official, soccer expert, entrepreneur, author
Georg Pangl is a luminary in international soccer whose extensive experience and knowledge spans over 35 years, making him an indispensable player. With an impressive career ranging from 17 years with the Austrian Football Association to organizing the Champions League for UEFA, he has left his mark on soccer both on the pitch and behind the scenes. As a former board member, he restructured the Austrian Bundesliga and then served as General Secretary of the European Leagues, where he gained profound insights into international soccer and secured a seat on the UEFA Executive Committee for the leagues. Since founding the Pangl Football Group in 2020, Pangl has been the man pulling the strings when it comes to leading the sport into the future with its traditional values. He not only answers the most burning questions about the evolution of soccer, but also proactively shapes it.
Markus Petzl
#Entrepreneur #Disruptor #InternManagement
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Markus Petzl
Entrepreneur, Disruptor & Intern. Management Expert
Markus Petzl is a pretty cheeky dog. He says: "The front is always where nobody knows what's going on. At the front is Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv or Shenzhen. At the back is Europe. That's the way it is. But it doesn't have to be that way. That's why Markus is considered the most disruptive of all the speakers. Because he combines cheekiness with competence and disruption with strategy in a refreshing way. As founder of the strategy consultancy "disruptive - beyond your strategy", he accompanies companies into new exponential times. As a start-up co-founder, he is currently disrupting the European energy market. He thinks both are really cool. And never easy. Because corporate and disruption don't speak the same language. Markus shows you how it works anyway. As one of the most sought-after consultants for disruptive change in the German-speaking world.
Cordula Pflaum
#Pilot #Training captain #Author
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Cordula Pflaum
Pilot, training captain, author, consultant
Cordula Pflaum combines the precision of the flight cockpit with the sensitivity of human leadership. As captain of the Airbus A350 and soon A380 fleets, she combines her expertise in aviation with the intricacies of team leadership. She shares her passionate approach to psychological safety in teams in rousing keynotes, practical workshops and targeted training sessions. With valuable experience gained in the training and development of colleagues, she brings Crew Resource Management to the business world to strengthen interpersonal skills and transform leadership cultures. Her work with international airlines and medical facilities has made Cordula Pflaum a sought-after expert who knows that respectful, trusting interaction at eye level is the basis for any strong leadership.
Carsten Puschmann
#CEO #Entrepreneur #Investor #Advisor
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Carsten Puschmann
CEO, Serial Entrepreneur, Early Stage Investor, Digital Advisor
Carsten Puschmann embodies the perfect symbiosis of entrepreneurial spirit and innovative strength. He founded his first company at the age of 16 and has since made a decisive impact on the German innovation ecosystem as a serial founder, investor and digital advisor. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has founded and successfully built up numerous companies such as Scale Now and Q-Two GmbH and led start-ups such as claudio.de, Swissmaster Watches and womensnet.de to successful exits. His tireless drive: helping companies to maximize their innovation potential and actively shape the digital transformation by focusing on the core problems of the German economy. Carsten Puschmann stands for rapid scaling and sustainable success - an inspiring pioneer who transforms visions into tangible reality and sets new standards.
Dr. Dr. Franz Radermacher
#Politics #Environment #Economy
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Prof. Dr. Dr. Franz-Josef Radermacher
Politics, Environment, Economy
Prof. Radermacher is a much sought-after expert on socio-political, environmental and economic issues as well as the role of the energy system and climate challenges - from a global perspective. He explains the interplay between economic growth, innovation, population explosion and the overuse of resources. He became known for his commitment to a global eco-social market economy and his involvement in the Global Marshall Plan Initiative, which has been campaigning for fairer globalization and a "world in balance" since 2003. Franz-Josef Radermacher is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers when it comes to sustainability and globalization. His presentations are well-founded and lively. His clear language, his humor and his message impress his audience.
Roger Rankel
#Bestselling author #Sales #Marketing
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Roger Rankel
Bestselling author, expert for sales & marketing
Roger Rankel is one of Germany's leading marketing strategists. His award-winning methods for generating sales are used successfully by more than 500 companies, from small distributors to global market leaders. Every year he holds 150 lectures & seminars in front of more than 30,000 listeners. His presentations are known for their clarity, inspiration and motivation. Rankel knows how to present complex marketing strategies in a practical way. As SPEAKER OF THE YEAR, he is one of the most sought-after speakers in the German-speaking world. His books are bestsellers and the German business magazine Unternehmermagazin confirms: "Rankel's students win up to 24% more new customers on average!"
Christian Redl
#World record #Motivation #Author #Entrepreneur
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Christian Redl
13-time world record holder, expert in motivation, author, entrepreneur
From finance professional to deep-sea diver - Christian Redl combines two worlds that could hardly be more different at first glance to create a unique success story. As a 13-time world record holder and with over 20 years of experience as a professional athlete, including as one of the world's most successful freedivers, he has set new standards in risk management, motivation and dealing with fears with confidence. His seminars and lectures, which have already inspired more than 25,000 people throughout Europe, offer practical strategies for top performance and sustainable success. With his charismatic manner and his profound understanding of team leadership and mental strength, Redl inspires managers and employees alike to surpass themselves and tackle challenges with new perspectives.
Ulrich Reitz
#Journalist #Host #N-TV #Economy #Politics
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Ulrich Reitz
Journalist, presenter, chief correspondent for N-TV, expert on business and politics
Ulrich Reitz is one of the most influential voices in German business reporting. With more than 25 years of experience in business journalism, at n-tv and earlier positions at WELT am SONNTAG, Capital, ZDF and Phoenix, he has established himself as a commentator and speaker in the economic field. Today, he is "Chief Business Correspondent" for n-tv and RTL and provides precise and in-depth analyses on all channels. He conducts interviews with top managers and leading politicians, providing insights into economic and political decision-making processes. Whether as presenter of the "ntv-Wirtschaftstalks" or as host of the podcast "Biz & Beyond" - Reitz brings the success stories of the business elite directly to his audience. He knows how to convey complex economic relationships in an understandable and exciting way - whether in front of the camera or on stage at high-profile events.
Philipp Riedel
#CEO #Entrepreneur #HR #Working world
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Philipp Riedel
CEO, entrepreneur, HR & working environment expert
Philipp Riedel is an expert on innovations and trends in the world of work. He sees concepts such as New Work, digitalization and artificial intelligence as opportunities for economic growth and success. The successful young entrepreneur and Managing Director of YER Germany wants to show other people the potential behind these developments as a proactive co-designer of the working world of tomorrow. In his workshops and talks, he inspires and enthuses his audience as a driving force for the working world of the future. He encourages people to break new ground in the age of the "war for talent", to live leadership in a future-oriented way and to give corporate culture the highest priority.
Michael Rossié
#Rhetoric #Actors #Communication #Media
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Michael Rossié
Rhetoric pope, actor, communications professional, media expert
Whether CEO or pop singer, professional sportsman or TV presenter - he gets everyone talking: Michael Rossié is a trained actor and has been working for 30 years as a speaker and communications trainer for radio and TV stations, at many universities and in all areas of business. In over 200 presentations, seminars and coaching sessions every year, the specialist for presentations and difficult conversations helps his clients to improve their communication skills and to present themselves confidently in any situation - both professionally and privately. He has already trained numerous well-known speakers. The communications professional also shares his extensive expertise in his 14 books on the topics of presentation, communication and media training. As former Vice President of the German Speakers' Association (GSA), he played a leading role in the industry for ten years. He has held the title CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) since 2013.
Frank Salzgeber
#Vice Governor #Space #Communication
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Frank M. Salzgeber
Graduate engineer and Acting Vice Governor for Space, Communication Space & Technology Commission
Frank M. Salzgeber is a key figure in the global space and innovation scene. As Acting Vice Governor for Space at CST and former Managing Director of the
Saudi Space Agency, he drives international space projects forward. As head of the Innovation and Ventures Office, he built the world's largest network for space startups, the ESA BICs. Under his leadership, more than 1,700 startups were supported, 370 technology transfers were realized, and 1,000 space applications were successfully implemented. His programs have been adopted by 26 countries and institutions such as CERN and Airbus. As the founder of a startup that later became a publicly traded company, he brings unique expertise to advising governments and industry. His lectures are known for bringing complex future topics to life and making them tangible, inspiring his audience.
Monika Sattler
#MentalCoach, #Professional sports #Entrepreneur #Author
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Monika Sattler
Mental strength coach, former professional athlete, entrepreneur, author
Monika Sattler is a keynote speaker, mental strength coach, author, and two-time cycling record holder. She studied international security in the US, worked at the
World Bank and the IMF, and became a professional athlete, consultant, and coach. Today, she helps people and companies develop mental strength, courage, and the power to take action. With the 124 Swiss Passes Challenge, she set an example for mental resilience—documented in an 80-minute film. Her 6P method, three books, and over 100 lectures at UPS, AWS, Deutsche Telekom, Deloitte, and other companies show that change begins in the mind—and the seemingly impossible becomes possible. She lives in Switzerland and is a candidate for an Executive & Leadership Coach degree (HSG, graduating in November 2025). Executive & Leadership Coach (HSG, graduating in November 2025).
Götz Schartner
#ITSecurity #Entrepreneur #Author
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Götz Schartner
IT security expert, entrepreneur, author
No means is too perfidious for cyber criminals to infect computers and networks with malware or shut down entire production plants. They are confronted by cyber security experts like Götz Schartner. As CEO of the managed security service provider 8com GmbH & Co. KG, Schartner and his team take up the fight against cybercrime every day and ensure that customers can concentrate on their core business. In his presentations, Schartner makes the abstract dangers of cyberspace tangible and fascinates thousands of listeners year after year.
Christian Schenk
#Olympics #decathlon #inclusion #presenter #author
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Christian Schenk
Olympic decathlon champion, inclusion consultant, presenter, author
He has achieved what others dream of: in addition to numerous national and international titles, Christian Schenk crowned his sporting career with an Olympic victory in the decathlon in 1988. After ending his active career, he made use of his outstanding knowledge of sport and worked as a freelancer for the ZDF sports editorial team, including as a co-commentator at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. With his agency, he focused on sports marketing for Deutsche Kreditbank DKB and developed and managed the Sporthilfe Elite Forum at Schloss und Gut Liebenberg, the youth program "Champios4me by Mastercard" and the trainee recruiting program "ERKENNE DEINE STÄRKEN". He also appears on stage as a presenter for TV formats, gala and premiere events. Today, the Olympic champion is dedicated to strengthening inclusion and has founded an association for the alliance.
Mario Schmidt
#Moderator #Coach #Edutainer #Author
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Mario Schmidt
Moderator, coach and edutainer, author
With passion and his sonorous "radio voice", he inspires his audience at every opportunity. His credo of "presenting knowledge in an entertaining way" is reflected in his confident and audience-oriented performances. As a Mimikresonanz® Master, he combines his winning manner with professional expertise and provides tools on how you can appear more present and self-confident in front of an audience, employees or in private encounters. For him, being present means radiating confidence and at the same time being internally stable. With over 25 years of professional presenting experience, including in front of up to 15,000 people, he guarantees you a winning event, from the first moment to the grand finale, and of course with his fascinating presence. As a talk professional, he knows like no other how to orchestrate his guests and guide them empathetically and confidently through every discussion round. Whether 1:1 or in a large group.
Robert Schöne
#KI-Startup #Coach #KI
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Robert Schöne
AI startup founder, coach for strategy and transformation in the age of AI
Robert Schöne is a leading entrepreneur, consultant and thought leader in the field of exponential transformation. As a certified coach in design thinking, personality profiling, flow coaching and change management and with more than a decade of experience in leading positions in technology companies, including as Chief Strategy Officer at esome, a ProSiebenSat.1 company and as co-founder at aidocr, a revolutionary AI startup, Robert has already guided start-ups, scale-ups and corporates to more growth. "Humanity's quest for personal and technological advancement has always been the desire to grow and push the boundaries of what is possible. AI will be a key accelerator for this process." As a sought-after speaker, board member, advisor and coach, Robert provides valuable impetus for all those who are ready to think beyond incremental improvements and pursue bold, transformative goals.
Tobias Schweinsteiger
#professional #soccer coach #TV
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Tobias Schweinsteiger
Former professional footballer, football coach and TV pundit
Tobias Schweinsteiger
Former professional soccer player, soccer coach, and TV expert
Tobias Schweinsteiger is a soccer coach, former professional player, and expert in team leadership, motivation, and resilience. After stints at Eintracht Braunschweig, Bayern Munich II, and SpVgg Unterhaching, among others, he made a seamless transition to coaching in 2015. He was assistant coach at Hamburger SV and head coach at VfL Osnabrück, which he led to the 2nd Bundesliga in 2023. As a leader in professional soccer, he brings a deep understanding of team dynamics, pressure situations, and mental strength. Since 2024, he has also been active as a TV expert at DAZN. Tobias Schweinsteiger stands for authenticity, clarity, and teamwork at the highest level—on the field, in the locker room, and on stage.
Peter Stark
#entrepreneur, #leadership, #sales strategist, #author
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Peter Stark
Entrepreneur, leadership expert, sales strategist, author
Peter Stark is an entrepreneur, sales and leadership coach and passionate family man. He has been supporting companies and managers in the development of sales and management structures for over 25 years. His central theme is trust: Where trust grows, energy, success and freedom arise. With more than 1,400 seminar days, over 400 individual coaching sessions and as an interim CSO in over 20 companies - from start-ups to international corporations - he brings in-depth practical experience to the stage. As a speaker, he inspires his audience with authenticity, humor and clear messages that have grown from his own experience. His presentations are free of "blah blah blah" and full of impulses that have an immediate effect and can be implemented. Peter Stark stands for leadership with attitude, sales with heart and the power of a strong mindset.
Hans Joachim Stuck
#EhemCarRacer
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Hans-Joachim Stuck
Former automobile racing driver
Hans-Joachim Stuck is an icon of international motorsport. As the son of racing driver Hans Stuck, he quickly made a name for himself in the 1970s. Between 1974 and 1979, he drove in 81 Formula 1 Grand Prix races and achieved two podium finishes. His greatest strength, however, was in endurance racing: in 1985 he became World Endurance Champion, won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice and the 12 Hours of Sebring three times. In the 1990s, he won the DTM title with Audi and established himself as a sought-after driver in various GT racing series. In 2012, he became President of the German Motorsport Association. Today, Stuck is not only active as a consultant and commentator, but also as a sought-after speaker who communicates complex motorsport topics in an understandable and entertaining way. With his friendly and humorous manner, he continues to inspire fans and experts alike.
Christian Stummeyer
#Entrepreneur #Author #Digitalization #AI
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Prof. Dr. Christian Stummeyer
Entrepreneur, author, expert for digitalization & AI
Prof. Dr. Christian Stummeyer is one of Germany's leading digital and AI experts and holds the Chair of Information Systems and Digital Commerce at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences. After many years at the Boston Consulting Group and in the international management circle of Siemens AG, he played a key role in shaping the growth strategy of a leading online retailer of premium designer furniture as an e-commerce entrepreneur. The experienced management consultant was Managing Director of the management consulting business of the UDG United Digital Group, Germany's largest digital agency. He is also Scientific Director of the Bavarian Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Ingolstadt and a sought-after keynote speaker. Christian Stummeyer is a "Certified Speaking Professional" (CSP) and thus holds the globally recognized quality award for keynote speakers.
Christoph Theile
#Leadership #Sovereignty #Communication #Conflicts
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Christoph Theile
Leadership, emotional sovereignty, communication, conflicts
Christoph Theile is the founder and CEO of the EQting Leadership Institute. After completing his studies, he was responsible for personnel development in large German retail companies for many years. Since 2008, he has been working as a speaker, trainer & business coach for executives in corporations & medium-sized companies in Germany & abroad. He has already received several awards for his work & won the highest award in the field of leadership development, the HR Excellence Award, in 2017. He is also an expert in the topic of "emotions in business", for conflicts & change in companies. For more than 10 years he has worked on the concept "Globe of Emotions - Recognizing, Understanding and Activating Emotions". His book "Are we still thinking or are we already feeling - emotions as a key factor for professional success" was published in 2023. At the same time, he launched the "Globe of Emotions" app.
Christine Theiss
#kickboxing #world champion #author #TV
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Dr. Christine Theiss
Kickboxing world champion, author, TV expert, entrepreneur
With remarkable versatility, Dr. Christine Theiss combines the facets of a kickboxer, doctor, TV host and rescue dog handler. She discovered her love of kickboxing at the age of seven and this passion grew steadily over the years. In 2003, she switched to full-contact kickboxing and won 23 professional world titles during her career. Her ability to take the controversial sport of kickboxing into the mainstream gave it TV appeal and made her a role model. Before her final breakthrough as a professional athlete, she completed her medical studies in Munich with a license to practice medicine and a doctorate. As a presenter, she has been helping candidates lose weight on the show "The biggest Loser" since 2012. She is particularly passionate about rescue dog work. Since 2008, she has also been a volunteer at the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (Workers' Samaritan Federation), where she is deputy national chairwoman, among other things.
Dieter Thoma
#Olympics #Ski jumping #Peak performance #TV
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Dieter Thoma
Olympic ski jumping champion, top performance expert, TV presenter, entrepreneur
With his impressive career as a World Cup winner, Four Hills Tournament winner, Olympic champion, and TV expert alongside presenters such as Günter Jauch and Monika
Lierhaus, he brings not only top athletic achievements to the table, but also valuable experience from 20 years of media work. Dieter Thoma is a sought-after keynote speaker,
whose lectures build bridges between the world of sports and business: He shows how resilience, mental strength, and clear communication—principles that
determine success and failure in top-level sports—can also lead to top performance in business. In doing so, he conveys the importance of balance
between body, material, and mind, as well as the ability to turn setbacks into successes in order to master personal and professional challenges. Like no other
, he opens the mind to new perspectives—for peak performance in work and in life.
Katrin Toeller
#CEO #Brands #Communication #Influencing
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Katrin Toeller
CEO branding, brand building, communication strategy, corporate influencing
Her firm conviction: "People talk to people, not brands." In an increasingly digital world in which corporate messages are easily drowned out, Katrin Toeller is putting people back at the center of communication. As a specialist in CEO branding, personal branding and corporate influencing, she advises SMEs with her agency CHEF/NSACHE on the strategic positioning of management and the effective use of employees as brand ambassadors. She draws on over 15 years of experience in digital brand communication and social media at management level at RTL Germany, where she successfully positioned well-known faces such as Frauke Ludowig. Her goal: to make German SMEs digitally visible in order to ensure their global competitiveness.
Alisa Türck
#Entrepreneur #Digitalization #Sustainability
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Alisa Türck
Entrepreneur, expert for digitalization & sustainability
With over 20 years of experience, Alisa Türck is one of the leading digital experts. She is the founder of the management consultancy TÜRCK GmbH - The Game Changer Company. TÜRCK GmbH is a top management consultancy specializing in digital transformation and sustainability. The combination of entrepreneurial thinking and expert know-how makes her a sought-after sparring partner for owners and CEOs of listed and medium-sized companies. She is also on the advisory board of BuzzBird and Julep, a founding member of the non-profit environmental organization "Orange Ocean", co-founder of Media4Planet GmbH, investor and mentor for women in the digital industry. Before founding her company in 2017, she was Managing Director of the agency group "pilot", one of the largest owner-managed media agencies in Germany, where she was jointly responsible for the entire digital business.
Maja von Hohenzollern
#Future #Environment #Innovation
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Maja Princess of Hohenzollern
Future, environment, innovation
Princess Maja von Hohenzollern is an expert in sustainability and vegan products. She has been working internationally as an entrepreneur for over 20 years and develops innovative, sustainable product ideas for consumer products. She is familiar with the latest innovative developments, trends, product requirements and changing market situations from Asia to (Eastern) Europe. She knows how important sustainability is for companies and the challenges they face. As a competent expert, she highlights opportunities and market potential for sustainable products and explains in practical terms how companies can benefit from them, tap into new target groups and implement alternative materials in production processes. As a public figure, she has many years of experience with the media/TV and as a creative entrepreneur, she is very familiar with the marketing of products.
Clemens von Hoyos
#Etiquette #BestsellingAuthor #BusinessInfluencer
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Clemens Count of Hoyos
Pope of etiquette, bestselling author, business influencer
Keynote speaker, bestselling author and expert in etiquette. Clemens Graf von Hoyos understands the art of good manners like no other. He shows that good manners are the foundation for confidence, authenticity and mutual respect. In his lectures and seminars, he shares his expertise to improve interaction in the business world and has already inspired over 150,000 participants. As Chairman of the German Etiquette Society, Count Hoyos holds an essential key position. He is known to a wide audience through his regular television appearances. He also shares his vision of a world in which everyone outdoes each other in gestures of courtesy on social media as Germany's leading "etiquette fluencer" with over 400,000 followers. Clemens Graf von Hoyos is proof that true professionalism and success rest on the cornerstones of tactful interaction.
Lena Weigele
#Engineer #SupplyChain #Mindset #Lace athlete
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Lena Weigele
Engineer, international expert for supply chain & mindset, top athlete
An expert in supply chain and operations as well as mental growth, mindset and female empowerment, she is a sparring partner for managers in the automotive, pharmaceutical, packaging and cosmetics industries. As an engineer, Lena Weigele has more than ten years of experience from international management positions in various companies. Most recently, she was responsible for the rationalization and digital transformation of the European supply chain across 6 production sites in 12 countries. Her area of expertise also included the implementation of optimization projects and Logistics 4.0, taking sustainability into account. As fourth-placed with the German national women's team at the 2021 World Shotgun Shooting Championships, she bridges the gap between competitive spirit, focus, mental strength and leadership in her presentations.
Nicole Wesner
#boxingworldchampion #entrepreneur #mentalstrength
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Nicole Wesner
Boxing world champion, entrepreneur, mental strength expert
Nicole Wesner explains impressively in her presentations how to deal with setbacks and achieve seemingly impossible goals. She used to work in various management functions in marketing and sales. Today, the seven-time world boxing champion is one of the few sportspeople to combine the worlds of business and high-performance sport. As a late bloomer, she only found her way to boxing at the age of 32. She went on to prove impressively that age is just a number. She achieved the almost impossible and became world boxing champion several years in a row. The multiple boxing world champion shows that even the seemingly most difficult changes are possible with the right mindset and focus and manages to effortlessly translate the principles of success in competitive sport perfectly into the world of business. With her authentic presentation style, she vividly explains that big changes are possible and that success begins in the mind.
Eva Wimmers
#Transformation #Growth #Tech #NewWork
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Eva Wimmers
Transformation, Growth, Tech & Innovation, New Work
Eva Wimmers has been working in the telco, tech, IT and consumer electronics world for 25 years and has managed big turnarounds and green field development of zero business areas and market fields - transformations in large corporations and young start-ups always around the topics of innovation, growth, product proposition, brand development, customer orientation and thus with a focus on growth in the B2B and B2C/B2B2C areas. People are always at the center of her transformation programs, which thus gain impact, speed and humanity and combine the interaction of Millennials, Gen Z and the existing workforce in New Work models in a profitable and humane way. Eva Wimmers has held roles such as Global CPO at Deutsche Telekom and T-Systems, President Europe at Huawei and CEO at ISS Services Germany. As CEO of Geistesblizz, she is a business angel, speaker and member of the supervisory board at Aurelius Equity Opportunities and Sonophilia Foundation, for example, and supports projects and initiatives in the fields of tech & IT and culture.
Nicola Winter
#ReserveAstronaut #Pilot #Engineer #Author
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Nicola Winter
Reserve astronaut, pilot, engineer, author
Nicola Winter embodies a spirit of adventure, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to any challenge. For over a decade, she served as a fighter pilot in the German Armed Forces
and was one of only three women to fly the Eurofighter. She trained pilots in the USA and gained experience in space project management at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). In 2022, she beat out over 22,500 applicants in the ESA selection process and became a member of the astronaut reserve. Today, she flies life-saving missions for ADAC Air Rescue. Her career demonstrates her tireless dedication and ability to successfully integrate into new teams and roles. As a best-selling author, lecturer, and speaker, Winter inspires leadership, resilience, and crisis management. With humor and depth, she shows how to achieve peak performance in new environments and realize goals despite obstacles.
Roland Wöss
#CEO #Supervisory Board #Banks #Insurance
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Dr. Roland Wöss, MMBA, Akad. Vkfm
CEO, owner's representative, supervisory board, bank and insurance board member
"No matter where development takes us, people are always at the center of everything we do." This is the credo of Dr. Roland Wöss. His extensive practical experience as a former bank and insurance board member, but also as Vice President in industry, enables him to advise and support companies and organizations in various areas in a very comprehensive manner. He is characterized by his hands-on mentality. Even though he has theoretical knowledge as a university lecturer, his gift for motivating people has earned him the nickname "Soft fact Fuzzi". The results of solving different tasks together with teams prove him right. Dr. Wöss and his group support national and international companies in the areas of general management, HR, sales, finance and strategy as part of interim management and consulting as well as concrete implementation support.
Carola Ferstl
#entrepreneur, #financial education, #bestselling author, #TV business journalist
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Carola Ferstl
Entrepreneur, financial education expert, bestselling author, TV business journalist
Carola Ferstl is one of Germany's best-known financial experts. For over 30 years, she presented programs such as Telebörse on n-tv and explains the economy and stock market in an understandable and inspiring way. As a bestselling author, keynote speaker and founder of learn money e. V., she is passionately committed to financial education and female empowerment. In her talks, she combines sound specialist knowledge with a positive, practical attitude: finances are not a topic of fear, but the key to self-determination, freedom and joie de vivre. She covers everything from traditional investments and wealth accumulation to the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence and a new culture of conscious money management.
Alexander Khan
#entrepreneur, #AI, #social media, #digital strategist
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Alex Khan
Entrepreneur, expert for AI & social media, digital strategist
Alex Khan is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice for AI and social media and lecturer at Macromedia University Munich. With over 20 years of experience, he is one of Germany's leading social media experts. As Managing Director of the AI-supported agency Attractive Media and founder of the Attractive Academy, he imparts knowledge on social media and AI. In 2005, he managed one of the first social networks in Germany and later founded Germany's largest model community and the first mobile marketplace for fashion. His last company achieved over 150,000 product sales via social media in two years. With his agency, he has looked after brands such as Red Bull, OPI, WELLA, SKY, L'Osteria, Villeroy & Boch, BMW and ghd. His focus is on developing digital strategies to increase sales. Over 100,000 people follow him on social media.
The Premium Leaders Club
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The Premium Leaders Club and ILLERHAUS Marketing connect entrepreneurs, decision-makers and thought leaders to actively shape the future of business through inspiration, innovation and shared growth.
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