Christoph Keese

Christoph Keese – Understanding Digitalization. Shaping Change. Winning the Future.

Christoph Keese is one of Germany’s leading minds in digital transformation.
As a journalist, author, entrepreneur, and CEO of hy – The Axel Springer Consulting Group, he supports companies in becoming winners of the digital era – pragmatically, strategically, and with strong execution.

Thought Leader, Visionary, Action Taker

With bestsellers like Silicon Valley, Silicon Germany, and Disrupt Yourself, Christoph Keese delivers precise analyses of the digital present – and concrete strategies for the future.
His experiences as a multiple founder, investor, and digital strategist in Silicon Valley shape every one of his talks.
Keese stands for clear communication, foresight, and actionable advice.

From the Newsroom to Digital Transformation – A Media Leader with a Digital Mindset

As editor-in-chief and manager, Christoph Keese led the digital transformation of prestigious media outlets such as Berliner Zeitung, Financial Times Deutschland, and the WELT group.
At Axel Springer, he played a key role in driving the company’s digital realignment – today, 87% of the group's operating profits come from digital business models.

Why You Should Book Christoph Keese for Your Event

• Bestselling author and digital strategist with top-level leadership experience
• CEO of the innovation consultancy hy – The Axel Springer Consulting Group
• Pragmatic strategies for digitalization, transformation, and disruption
• Keynotes with clear messages, profound insights, and actionable impulses
• Ideal for executive summits, digitalization conferences, strategy days, and innovation forums

Looking for a speaker who makes digitalization understandable, inspires leadership, and drives organizations to act?
Then Christoph Keese is your first choice: keynotes with depth, entrepreneurial realism – and real transformational power.