Utz Classen is one of Germany’s most charismatic business leaders and turnround experts. He has held senior management positions with some of Germany’s most prominent companies, across a number of industry sectors. He is currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Syntellix AG, Member of the Supervisory Board of AWD... Read more
Utz Classen is one of Germany’s most charismatic business leaders and turnround experts. He has held senior management positions with some of Germany’s most prominent companies, across a number of industry sectors. He is currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Syntellix AG, Member of the Supervisory Board of AWD Holding AG, Honorary Professor at the University of Hanover, Institute of Controlling, Professor of Management at the GISMA Business School, Hanover and Member of the “Consejo de Administración“, R.C.D. Mallorca S.A.D., Palma.
After studying economics at the University of Hanover and at Oxford University, Utz began his career with McKinsey. He then moved to Ford Europe, where he was eventually appointed Director of Research and Development at VW, before becoming a Director at SEAT (part of the VW Group).
In 2003 he moved to the the publicly quoted Sartorius AG and oversaw a major restructure of the company. He then joined the energy company EnBW, the third largest in Germany, and transformed the company to profit. He sold off a number of businesses and built an annual turnover of E18bn with a workforce of 18,000 employees. He has held many other senior roles in the energy sector and was briefly Chairman of Solar Millennium AG in 2010.
Since 2001 he has been a Professor at the University of Hannover, and was invited by the German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to advise on innovation in Germany industry.
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You can book Utz Claassen through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Utz's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Utz Claassen's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Utz tailored to your event.
Utz Claassen speaks on Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Organisation, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Utz to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Utz Claassen for events worldwide, subject to Utz's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Utz Claassen is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Utz can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Utz Claassen on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Utz can offer.
Utz Claassen delivers keynotes in German. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Utz Claassen's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Organisation, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Utz's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Utz Claassen can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Organisation, Strategy is relevant. Details of Utz's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Utz Claassen is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Utz Claassen, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Utz's current availability for your dates.