Karl Pilny

The Asian century - Powers and markets of today and tomorrow

Prof. Dr. Karl Pilny, a leading German expert on Asia, business lawyer, and author, has over 30 years of experience in consulting and investment. As managing partner of asia21 gmbh and professor of International Technology Transfer at bbw University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, he is in high demand internationally. With expertise in business law and in-depth knowledge of Asian markets, he is a sought-after speaker at investor conferences. As a business angel and managing director of an investment company, he successfully supports start-ups. His dynamic keynotes shape national and international conferences by delivering his expertise in an engaging manner and providing valuable insights.

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Vita

Prof. Dr. Karl Pilny, one of Germany's leading Asia experts, is not only a business lawyer and multiple author - in his more than 30-year career, he has positioned himself in many different ways. As managing partner of asia21 gmbh in Zurich and of-counsel of a law firm, he is active in the consulting and investment industry. He holds a professorship for International Technology Transfer and Innovation at the bbw University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. In addition to his professorship, he is a business angel and also managing director of an investment company in Berlin. For two decades, he has been successfully involved in numerous start-ups as a consultant, supervisory and advisory board member. His excellent international contacts and specialist knowledge make him a sought-after expert at investor and family office conferences. With an impressive expertise in international business law, he has developed a deep understanding of global, especially Asian, growth markets through his work at the German Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo, in the Japan Department of the Max Planck Institute and as an assistant professor in Kyoto and Osaka. This experience flows not only into his teaching activities, but also into his lively keynote speeches at national and international congresses. Dr. Karl Pilny is a trailblazing point of reference who conveys his profound specialist knowledge in an exciting way and leaves a lasting impression on his audience.

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The Asian century - 
Powers and markets of today and tomorrow

  • What you can learn and apply for a successful future from Asia's historical development and multifaceted present
  • How to correctly assess the opportunities and risks of individual Asian markets, taking into account your specific business model
  • How to use economic policy conditions to your advantage and demonstrate intercultural competence Investing in the Asian century -opportunities and risks
  • How to recognize and assess the most interesting growth markets and stories
  • How to put together your individual Asia portfolio and invest in a targeted manner How to implement your personal investment strategy and manage it optimally Tiger on the move - Europe's greentech opportunity portfolio and make targeted investments
  • How to implement and optimally manage your personal investment strategy
     

Tiger on the move - Europe's greentech opportunity

  • How to conquer and sustainably secure new markets with green innovation and technologies
  • What you can learn from the adaptability of Asians for your own success strategy
  • How to combine knowledge and values from different cultures, develop new ways of thinking and acting and become a global player

References & Press

“Karl Pilny points the Europeans to the real problems of the future and directs them away from their petty concerns to the real world events.”
Peter Scholl-Latour


"Finally a differentiated and critical analysis of the Far Eastern structural change." 
Handelsblatt


"With your presentations and contributions to the discussion, you gave the participants a deep insight into the cultural history and economic development of the region in an entertaining and extremely well-founded manner. I received very positive feedback from the participants, leading entrepreneurs from Bavaria." 
Joachim Graf von Arnim, Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie, Head of Bavarian Branch

"A very lively presentation, with a wide range of topics, which conveyed to us and our customers enthusiasm and complex contexts in a multi-faceted way." 
Herbert Vogel, itelligence AG, CEO


"...At this year's Capital Geldanlagegipfel 2007 at the Hotel Adlon Berlin, you were able to present the complex interrelationships of the Asian capital markets in a colorful and gripping way and to convincingly illustrate the opportunities and risks of this region..." 
Paul Prandl, Deputy Editor-in-Chief CAPITAL

 

Client testimonials:

  • McKinsey & Co / AT Kearney / BCG
  • Goldman Sachs / J.P. Morgan
  • Sal. Oppenheim / Berenberg Bank
  • Fidelity Investments/ Schroders
  • IVG Immobilien AG / FOCAM AG / Hartz Regehr
  • Landesbank Berlin / Commerzbank AG
  • Union Investment / ampega Gerling
  • Zeppelin University/ TU Berlin / EBS
  • Capital / Smart Investor / Going Public /
  • Euroforum / Management Circle
  • UBS / Credit Suisse / Vontobel , Zurich
  • Lorange Institute / CEIBS / University of Zurich
  • Zentrum für Unternehmensführung (ZfU), Zurich
  • ESAFON, Geneva
  • C-Quadrat / Erste Bank / Austrian Council for Sustainability, Vienna
     

Memberships:

  • Bundesverband Deutsche Seidenstraße Initiative e.V. (BVDSI)
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Deutsch-Chinesische Juristenvereinigung e.V. (DCJV)
  • Deutsch-Japanische Juristenvereinigung e.V. (DJJV)
  • Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis e.V. (DJW)
  • Swiss Impact Investment Association (SIIA)
  • Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce (SJCC)
  • Internationaler Club im Auswärtigen Amt (ICAA)
  • Lions Club Berlin-Mitte

 

Publications

Cover: Asia 2030

Asia 2030

ISBN : 3593508338

26.95 €

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Cover: Korea Inc.

Korea Inc.

ISBN : 3955100561

12.00 €

Amazon: Korea Inc.
Cover: Japan Inc.

Japan Inc.

ISBN : 9788711448410

10.00 €

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Cover: Investment-Guide Asien: Chancen, Risiken und Profite für Ihr Depot

Investment-Guide Asien: Chancen, Risiken und Profite für Ihr Depot

ISBN : 3898792307

19.99 €

Amazon: Investment-Guide Asien: Chancen, Risiken und Profite für Ihr Depot
Cover: Das asiatische Jahrhundert: China und Japan auf dem Weg zur neuen Weltmacht

Das asiatische Jahrhundert: China und Japan auf dem Weg zur neuen Weltmacht

ISBN : 3593376784

12.95 €

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Cover: Tanz der Riesen: Indien und China prägen die Welt

Tanz der Riesen: Indien und China prägen die Welt

ISBN : 9783593402468

24.90 €

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