Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is a German politician, entrepreneur and consultant. He was a member of the CSU and served as Federal Minister of Economics and later as Minister of Defense from 2009 to 2011. After retiring from German politics, he founded the consulting firm Spitzberg Partners in New York and is active in various economic and geopolitical areas. He is also active as a speaker, presenter of documentaries and podcaster.
Focus Topics
The Focus Topics form the thematic core of the DIGITAL X– with a clear view of the opportunities and relevant challenges for companies. The speaker's focus is:
About the speaker
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg was a member of the Bundestag from 2002 to 2011 and a member of the Bundestag Committee on Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 2008. As Minister of Defense, he was responsible for the most important structural reforms of the German Armed Forces. Freiherr zu Guttenberg has published numerous articles on foreign, economic and security policy.
Freiherr zu Guttenberg was one of Angela Merkel's star performers in her cabinet. The sometimes controversial politician provides unique insights into world affairs, foreign policy, economics and security issues. His in-depth knowledge of technology issues and his practical experience in the field of European Internet policy also make Freiherr zu Guttenberg a sought-after commentator on the development of technology and the effective use of the Internet.