Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
Ex-German Minister of Economics, prolific author, Bundestag member (2002-2011)
- Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is a former Defense Minister in the German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet and previously served as Minister of Economics and Technology.
Full Profile
Today, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is Chairman and Founder of Spitzberg Partners LLC, providing strategic counsel on international trade, technological innovation, cybersecurity, and regulatory affairs. He also serves as a Distinguished Statesman at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC, and advises the European Commission on global Internet freedom and digital policy.
Guttenberg’s advisory work helps businesses address key pain points:
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Managing business transformation in complex global markets
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Navigating political, regulatory, and technology disruption
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Building resilience across financial, defense, and corporate sectors
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Cultivating transatlantic relations and strategic alliances
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Leading digital innovation, fintech growth, and cybersecurity strategy
His powerful presentations leverage first-hand insights from European and international boardrooms, policy circles, and government. Clients value his ability to blend top-level leadership experience with actionable solutions for today’s business and geopolitical challenges.
Guttenberg is available as a keynote speaker, business advisor, board consultant, and moderator for conferences addressing:
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Geopolitics and economic trends
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Defense and security strategy
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Technology transformation and Internet freedom
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Transatlantic relations and corporate governance