Courage. Change. Action.
Entrepreneur bridging Europe & the US, Author, Speaker, ChangeRider.
Discover how my mindset drives (digital) transformation – in business and society.
ABOUT ME
I’m a German entrepreneur, thought leader, and advocate for digital transformation with a human face. With over 20 years of leadership experience, I’ve founded and scaled multiple startups, led a successful consulting exit to EY, and inspired millions through media and stage.
Germany has what it takes to lead – but too often we doubt ourselves. I want to reignite belief, courage, and action.
I’ve started and run several companies as CEO — like digital pioneer etventure and packaging player alesco, both with 200+ people on board.
Author of the bestseller Become a World Courage Leader (Werdet Weltmutführer), linkedin Influencer & Columnist for the German Newspaper Handelsblatt
Nothing matters more to me than my family. My wife and I are raising our four kids with as little screen time as possible — and a whole lot of real-life moments.
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME
”One of the country’s leading digital minds.
Aachener Zeitung
”The Messiah of digital transformation for German SMEs.
Handelsblatt
”A powerhouse with punchline precision.
brand.eins
6
Years as a mid-sized company CEO
250 employees, €60M in revenue
11
Years as CEO of a digital agency
250 employees
50
Startups built & supported
with etventure
500
Talks & keynotes given
250
Digital transformation projects delivered
with etventure
200
Guests featured on ChangeRider
1000
Press mentions & articles
10
Views of the ChangeRider format