Prof. Dr. Gunter Dueck is a philosopher, writer, columnist, mathematician, management expert, and a member of “world 2.0”. Until 2011, he served in IBM as a Distinguished Engineer. For the most recent years, he held the position of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) at IBM Germany. Prior to joining IBM... Read more
Prof. Dr. Gunter Dueck is a philosopher, writer, columnist, mathematician, management expert,
and a member of “world 2.0”. Until 2011, he served in IBM as a Distinguished Engineer. For the most recent years, he held the position of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) at IBM Germany.
Prior to joining IBM in the year 1987, he was a professor for mathematics at the University of Bielefeld, Germany. His fields of research include information theory, combinatorics, optimization, management theory. His theory of identification (invented with R. Ahlswede) won the 1990 IEEE Prize Paper Award of the IEEE Information Theory Society.
Gunter Dueck worked for several years at the IBM Scientific Center as a researcher in optimization and he managed an upcoming business in this field. He founded the Business Intelligence Services (Data Warehouses, Data Mining) for IBM Central Europe. For many years, he was working for strategic direction and cultural change. 2009 and 2010, he led the “Dynamic Infrastructure” and “Cloud Computing” business of IBM Germany. Until 2011, he served as CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of IBM Germany. Currently, he is working as a free author, business angel and speaker.
Dueck is an IEEE Fellow, a Fellow of the German Computer Science Society, and a corresponding member of the Göttingen Academy of Sciences. In 2011, Computerwoche named him one of the top 100 most influential persons in the IT and Communications Industry. He authored some satirical-philosophical books on humans, management and life (Wild Duck, E-Man, Omnisophie, Supramanie, Topothesie – on humane keeping of humans).
In 2006, Gunter Dueck published the novel Ankhaba, where vampires discover the meaning of life. The book Lean Brain Management – Success and more Efficiency by Zero-Intelligence was celebrated as
“Management Book of the year 2006” by the Financial Times Germany and getAbstract. His
2007 book Abschied vom Homo Oeconomicus deals with the unreason of academic and practical economics, it was one of ten books being nominated for the HANDELSBLATT “Best Book
on Economics Award”.
The book Professional Intelligence claims that humans have several intelligences (intellectual, emotional, creative, attractive etc.) which can form together a vivid sense of professionalism. The New and its Enemies deals with the pitfalls of innovation (again one of the nominees for the HANDELSBLATT “Best Book on Economics Award”). A recent book on Swarm Stupidity became quickly a SPIEGEL-Bestseller.
You can book Gunter Dueck through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Gunter's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Gunter Dueck's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Gunter tailored to your event.
Gunter Dueck speaks on Behaviour, Business & Management, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Gunter to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Gunter Dueck for events worldwide, subject to Gunter's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Gunter Dueck is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Gunter can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Gunter Dueck on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Gunter can offer.
Gunter Dueck delivers keynotes in German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Gunter Dueck's areas of expertise include Behaviour, Business & Management, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Gunter's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Gunter Dueck can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Behaviour, Business & Management, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Gunter's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Gunter Dueck is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Gunter Dueck, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Gunter's current availability for your dates.