Nico Rosberg

Nico Rosberg is a preeminent figure in the motorsports industry, renowned for his distinguished career as a professional racing driver and his subsequent role as a passionate advocate for sustainability. A highly sought-after speaker for corporate and industry events, Nico captivates audiences with his unique blend of insights from the world of motorsport and his commitment to a sustainable future. His most notable achievement is winning the 2016 FIA Formula 1 World Championship for Drivers, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's most successful drivers.

Starting his illustrious racing career as a go-kart racer, Nico soon proved his prominence by winning regional and national French championships. Progressing to car racing, he clinched the 2002 Formula BMW ADAC Championship. His journey continued with success in the Formula 3 Euro Series and a victory in the GP2 Series Championship in 2005. Nico made his Formula One debut in 2006 with Williams Racing, before joining Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport in 2010, where he raced alongside legends like Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. His speed and skill earned him 23 Grand Prix wins and 57 podium finishes over a decade-long career.

Following his retirement from Formula 1 in 2016, Nico shifted his focus towards sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship. He has managed a team dedicated to green technologies and mobility start-ups, fuelling his passion for driving positive change. Nico has invested in numerous successful start-ups, such as Volocopter, Chargepoint, Lilium, Tier, and What3Words, and is a shareholder in the Formula-E racing series. He also founded Rosberg Xtreme Racing, a Formula E team committed to combating climate change, and the Greentech Festival, a global platform for sustainable innovation.

Nico's impressive list of accolades includes being named GreenTec Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. He is a member of the World Energy Council of Monaco, a supporter of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and an ambassador for several global campaigns, including Meatfree Monday and Heineken’s ‘When you drive never drink’ campaign. His philanthropic efforts extend to supporting Viva Con Agua, a non-profit organisation ensuring access to clean drinking water worldwide.

Hiring Nico Rosberg for your event brings not only a wealth of knowledge from his racing career but also his profound commitment to sustainability and innovation. As a regular speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos since 2016, Nico offers valuable perspectives on mobility, sustainability, and social justice. Fluent in five languages and experienced in addressing global audiences, Nico Rosberg is an articulate and passionate advocate for sustainable development, making him an ideal speaker for any event.