Henrik von Scheel

Henrik von Scheel is an unshakable optimist, who is famed as the originator and 'Godfather' of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Recognised by The Financial Times as one of the leading authorities on strategy and competitiveness, Henrik is evolving mainstream thinking and practises surrounding the toughest and most important issues in the world of business. With over 20 years of expertise as a project manager in executive roles, he has shaped corporate strategies, empowered teams to execute, and manage profit & loss. Shaping the performance of the fastest-growing companies, Henrik is highly sought after as a speaker to share his expertise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and his predictions as a preeminent futurist.

Back in 2008, Henrik began to forge his success, working as the Initiator of the European Digital Agenda for the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. As a Professor of Strategy Management with 20 years dedicated to strategy research and futures studies. Most notable work co-authoring 153 Business, Architecture and IT standards such as SAP implementation method. His work has influenced 24 national economies and 23% of Fortune 500 high-growth companies. In 2011, Henrik became one of the masterminds behind the Fourth Industrial Revolution, working for the Federal Ministry of Education and Research Germany.

As an Advisory Group Member of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research Germany, Henrik defined the high-tech strategy for Germany. He serves as an Advisory Council Member for the Artificial Intelligence Act and EU Climate Change Board, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the Green Deal, FIT for 55, and CBAM. In 2013, Henrik and his team announced the final Industry 4.0 report, and thus the term the Fourth Industrial Revolution was born. Furthering his credibility in his role, Henrik was named the 'most influential futurist of our century, igniting two global themes' by CNBC. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Knowledge Award for Intellectual Achievement and Knowledge Sharing, often referred to as the Nobel Laureate of Knowledge. Additionally, Henrik is a Co-founder of Strategic Intelligence that set the future agenda for organisations like the World Economic Forum, PIF, McKinsey and nations.

Thriving in complexity, Henrik empowers a constant state of innovation and encourages the next generation of innovators in all of his speeches as a sought-after keynote speaker. Focussing on various aspects of business, the environment, society and the economy, Henrik evolves thinking and practises on some of the toughest aspects of professional life. Named one of the most influential management thinkers of our time by H.H Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, it is no doubt that Henrik is a preeminent authority on business. Believing in a bright future and our ability to build it together as a society, book Henrik von Scheel today for an engaging and informative speech on the prospects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.