Presentations that decision-makers understand.

I speak about cyber resilience, data strategy, and digital sovereignty—but not to technical experts. My keynote speeches are aimed at board members, CEOs, and supervisory boards who need to engage in discussions as equals and ultimately make decisions without being IT experts themselves.

My Position

A presentation is only successful if someone acts on it afterward

Most presentations on IT topics fall short in the same way: They are technically accurate, yet they have no impact on the audience. That’s because they explain how something works instead of showing what conclusions should be drawn from that.

I bring real-world experience: Over 45 years in IT, more than 200 international projects, and experience serving as an interim CIO in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and high-security sectors. I translate this experience into visuals that stick in your mind and into questions that a board member can ask the very next day.

Digital resilience begins when management and technology speak the same language.

Selected Presentations

Keynote Speeches Delivered

Numerous stages, various industries, one common thread: Data drives decisions!

Executive Forum 2022 of capvis AG

Executive Forum of Capvis AG on November 9, 2022 Data and data analysis are increasingly becoming a competitive advantage across all industries, but the transformation

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Topics

What I'm going to talk about today

Each topic is tailored to your audience—whether it’s the executive board, the supervisory board, a specific department, or a mixed audience.

Topic 01

Cybersecurity is about leadership, not just technology

Why cybersecurity is a management and liability issue for senior leadership, and what three questions a board of directors or executive management should ask its IT department.

Topic 02

No Data, No Artificial Intelligence

The Hidden Gold of Businesses: Why AI Projects Fail Due to Data Limitations and How to Build a Resilient Foundation.

Topic 03

NIS2, if the customer requests proof

How regulation affects unregulated companies through the supply chain, and what needs to be done in the first 90 days.

Topic 04

Where IT Ends at the Factory Gate

IT/OT Convergence from a Management Perspective: Why Production and IT Must Speak the Same Language—and What Happens When They Don’t.

Topic 05

Digital Sovereignty

More Than Just a Buzzword: What Independence and Control Over Your Own IT Actually Mean—and How the EU Data Act Changes That.

Topic 06

From Formula 1 Race Cars to the Supply Chain

How a forecasting model from Formula 1 was applied to a corporation’s logistics management—and what small and medium-sized businesses can learn from it.

Formats

The context in which I speak

From a brief presentation to a guided workshop, the format is tailored to your goals.

20–30 min.

Keynote Address

A compact solution for conferences and client events.

45–60 min.

Keynote

The traditional keynote address followed by a discussion.

90 min.

Committee Briefing

In-depth session for the Executive Board, Advisory Board, or Supervisory Board, followed by a Q&A session.

½–2 days

Workshop

Developing specific next steps within the leadership team.

Procedure

Here's How to Create Your Keynote

Step 1

Preliminary Meeting

  • Who’s in the audience, and what’s supposed to be different afterward?
  • Occasion, Setting, and Duration
  • Determining whether I’m the right person for your topic

Step 2

Cutting

  • Tailoring the content and examples to your industry
  • Aligning the core message with you
  • If necessary: Coordinate with other program items

Step 3

Lecture

  • Keynote: In-Person or Online
  • Moderated Q&A session to follow
  • Upon request: Supporting materials for participants

Substance

I've written a book on every topic

Successfully Implement Digital Sovereignty!

The Handbook for Decision-Makers in Public Administration, Healthcare, and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises!

Successfully Implement NIS2 in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses!

A Practical Guide for Board Members, CEOs, Advisory Board Members, Supervisory Board Members, and Interested Decision-Makers—From Legal Obligations to Safely Implementing Your Major Client’s Requirements!

Successfully Implementing VS-NfD in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses!

Classified Information Protection as a Management Responsibility and Entry into the Defense Market. A Practical Guide for Defense Contractors and Their Suppliers.

Without data, there is no artificial intelligence (AI)

Think About Data in a Whole New Way! The Hidden Gold in Your Company!