Dr. Helmut Becker

Expertise in business, strategy and the automotive industry

Dr. Helmut Becker, founder and director of the Institute for Economic Analysis and Communication (IWK- Dr. Becker), has extensive experience as Chief Economist of BMW AG and member of the Advisory Council. As an expert in strategic and economic policy issues, he advises companies, banks, and service providers. With a solid background in the automotive industry and as an author, he is a sought-after keynote speaker, interviewee, and member of national and international automotive industry associations.

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Dr. Helmut Becker

Vita

The IWK - Dr. Becker advises companies, banks, service providers on strategic, macroeconomic/economic policy and automotive-specific issues. Dr. Becker was a member of the Council of Economic Experts ("Five Wise Men"), was responsible for the macro strategy of BMW AG for many years as chief economist and was chairman of the Association of German Business Economists (VDBE). From BMW chief economist to founder and director of the Institute for Economic Analysis and Communication - Helmut Becker draws on this broad background of experience in his lectures. Helmut Becker is a book author, a sought-after interview partner on television and in the print media and a member of national and international associations, working groups and committees in the automotive industry.

Topics

  • “China’s capital and financial strength in a stress test”
  • Where is China heading? A threat to the global economy?
  • From the debt crisis to the system crisis: Is western capitalism at an end?
  • Inflation or deflation – what do we have to prepare for?
  • The German automotive industry is once again facing a difficult market environment – ​​where is it heading?
  • Can inflation solve the world’s debt problems?
  • The global economy is in a growth crisis – consequences and possible solutions?
  • Europe in crisis – is Germany prospering at the expense of its neighbors?
  • The euro debt crisis – causes and possible solutions
  • The world in crisis mode – what needs to be done!
  • Public poverty, private wealth – can the debt crisis in western countries still be solved with democratic rules?
  • The global economy is facing new challenges – where is it heading?
  • The German economy is booming – how long will the upturn last?
  • Economic effects of demographic change – where are we going, what do we need to do? After the crisis is before the crisis: What long-term
  • growth opportunities does the German economy have?
  • Other topics by arrangement

References & Press

Economic and industrial policy functions during his career

  • Member of the Committee of Administration at ACEA, Brussels
  • Member of the Coordination Group at VDA Frankfurt
  • Chairman of the Statistical Committee at BDI
  • Secretary General of the German-Chinese Transport Committee
  • Chairman of the Transport Committee at LBI
  • Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce (Bavaria)
  • Chairman of the Association of German Business Economists (VDBE)
  • Various advisory board mandates in the automotive industry

Voluntary work

  • Appointed Saarland Ambassador by Prime Minister Peter Müller (2008)
  • Member of the Ludwig Erhard Foundation’s support group

Publications

  • On a crash course – the automotive industry in global cut-throat competition
  • High noon in the global automotive industry
  • Toyota phenomenon – ethics as a success factor
  • Slowed down – how the automotive industry is driving Germany into crisis
  • Hanging a hang glider – economic power China quo vadis?
  • Darwin’s Law in the Automotive Industry – why German manufacturers are among the winners

Publications

Cover: Ausgebremst: Wie die Autoindustrie Deutschland in die Krise fährt

Ausgebremst: Wie die Autoindustrie Deutschland in die Krise fährt

ISBN : 3430300193

21.03 €

Amazon: Ausgebremst: Wie die Autoindustrie Deutschland in die Krise fährt
Cover: Drachenflug: Wirtschaftsmacht China quo vadis?

Drachenflug: Wirtschaftsmacht China quo vadis?

ISBN : 3540711708

59.99 €

Amazon: Drachenflug: Wirtschaftsmacht China quo vadis?

Blog

Scandals, Cartels, Summits - The Big Misconceptions about the Automotive Industry
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Scandals, Cartels, Summits - The Big Misconceptions about the Automotive Industry

The German automotive industry faces negative media coverage and challenges due to Diesel scandals and emission issues. Despite this, Diesel engines are not doomed and can still thrive with advancements in technology, such as SCR catalytic converters. The industry must address environmental concerns while maintaining economic stability.

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Driving bans and diesel death? - The big misconceptions about the automotive industry 2
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Driving bans and diesel death? - The big misconceptions about the automotive industry 2

The text discusses the challenges faced by the automotive industry, including the shift towards electric cars, debunking misconceptions about diesel cars, lithium-ion batteries, and the feasibility of replacing combustion engines with electric drive. It questions the effectiveness of political subsidies and mandatory quotas for electric vehicles.

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Terrifying vs. frightening Do not fear China's automotive industry!
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Terrifying vs. frightening Do not fear China's automotive industry!

China's car market is booming, with a focus on e-mobility. By 2025, 10 million New Energy Vehicles are expected to be sold annually. China is driving the future of automotive, challenging German dominance. The Shanghai Auto Show showcases Chinese innovation and growth, leaving Western markets behind.

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