Marc Wallert

Marc Wallert is widely regarded as Germany’s leading resilience expert. He is an inspirational keynote speaker who talks on his experience of being kidnapped and held hostage for 140 days. Inspiring audiences worldwide, Marc’s story from being held hostage in the Philippine Jungle to becoming a thriving business leader is truly one of a kind. Marc combines scientifically backed insights with humour and personal stories to deliver his keynotes and he is highly sought after to do so globally. 

In 2000, Marc experienced a kidnapping whilst on a diving holiday with his parents. They were held captive in the Philippine jungle for nearly 5 months, facing conditions that tested their physical and mental strength. This experience became a pivotal moment in Marc's life, ultimately shaping his understanding of resilience and mental power. Following his release, Marc went on to pursue a career in business, leading teams and executives for over 15 years at market leaders such as PwC, Renault, and Ottobock. Despite success, he struggled with personal challenges such as burnout, which encouraged him to delve deeper into psychology.

Further into his professional career, Marc shifted his expertise by studying psychology and becoming a university-certified Resilience Trainer. He was also honoured as the top ‘Professional Speaker’ by the German Association of Speakers and was later recognised as a TOP 100 Excellence Speaker. Marc's recent achievements include becoming the author of SPIEGEL bestseller ‘Stark durch Krisen’ (Strength Through Crises), which follows his personal and professional experiences in managing crises. Marc is also a co-author of the TK publication ‘Resilience’. His contributions to the media include radio and television appearances where he offers his perspectives on resilience. Marc is a fervent innovator in the field of virtual keynotes, crafting captivating presentations that captivate audiences around the world. 

As a speaker, Marc shares his story and expertise with audiences to demonstrate how to handle stress and crises effectively. He can alter his presentation based on his audiences’ needs and workplace focuses and does so very well. Marc’s journey from captivity to success is truly transformative and inspiring. To enlighten your team with incredible expertise and experience, hire Marc Wallert today!