Executives Day

PRESS RELEASE Hamburg/Frankfurt, July 18, 2022 On November 24, 2022, the prestigious Zoo Gesellschaftshaus in Frankfurt/Main will host the Executives Day. The Executives Day is an inspirational event for executives, management thought leaders, and networkers in the format of concise keynote speeches in the style of TED talks. Organized by Matthias Kolbusa, twelve top managers of German DAX companies (including thyssenkrupp, Mercedes, Jägermeister) will join him on stage to discuss pressing issues facing their companies and industries. They will share their current major challenges and the management solutions they are using to address them. The Executives Day will be moderated by the well-known host Angela Elis. Throughout each presentation, questions will be collected via an app and answered by the respective speakers before breaks. Between the keynote sessions, the 400 event participants will have the opportunity to engage in open discussions with the speakers, network with each other, and exchange intensive thoughts and experiences. The caliber of speakers and participants promises high management relevance to the attendees on hot economic, technological, and global developments. The event provides condensed practical knowledge beyond fleeting trends and best practices from various industries that can be implemented in their own companies the very next day. Free from advertising and hidden sponsorship, the Executives Day is a unique format featuring exceptional speakers, interactive Q&A sessions, and creative exchanges that bring fresh ideas to management and expand networks with valuable contacts. The Executives Day is a day full of energy, collective commitment, and surprising insights, dedicated solely to its participants and their success. The following topics and speakers are planned: Keynote 1: Impacts of climate change on the global economic landscape Prof. Dr. Mojib Latif, Climate Scientist and President of the German Society Club of Rome Keynote 2: Globalization: Uncertainty and Strategy Prof. Dr. Burkhard Schwenker, former CEO of Roland Berger, Member of the Board of Trustees ZEIT Foundation Keynote 3: The essence and duty of strategy development Heike Niehues, CEO Webasto Customized Solutions Keynote 4: First Move the World: How Mercedes-Benz is shaping the future of mobility Axel Harries, Vice President Sales Functions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz AG Keynote 5: Transformation of an industrial dinosaur - Evolution or Revolution? Bernhard Osburg, CEO thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG Keynote 6: Plastic! The end of a growth story? Michael Kundel, CEO RENOLIT SE Keynote 7: Digitization of the energy transition in the real estate sector Dr.-Ing. Carsten Sürig, CFO and CPO Techem GmbH Keynote 8: Management beyond Ego: Leading oneself and others to exceptional competitiveness Matthias Kolbusa, Strategy and Change Expert, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Bestselling Author Keynote 9: Tourism: Where is the journey heading? Wybcke Meier, CEO TUI Cruises Keynote 10: The art of turning a German export spirit into a global premium lifestyle brand Denis Schrey, Board Member Mast-Jägermeister SE Keynote 11: Between skills shortage and digitalization - The logistics of the future Björn Schniederkötter, CEO Hoyer Group Keynote 12: Traditional life insurance: Transformation in the midst of a storm Joachim Fensch, Board Member ERGO Lebensversicherung AG and Managing Director Thipara GmbH Keynote 13: Winning in the digital competition! Markus Reithwiesner, Industry Advisor at HAUFE GROUP, Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Information and Booking: https://kolbusa.de/executive-day November 24, 2022: Zoo Gesellschaftshaus Alfred-Brehm-Platz 16 60316 Frankfurt am Main