Herbert Diess is one of the most renowned German-speaking top managers. He is the former CEO of Volkswagen AG and former Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Škoda Auto, Seat and Audi. He has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon since February 2023. Herbert Diess (*1958) studied automotive... Read more
Herbert Diess is one of the most renowned German-speaking top managers. He is the former CEO of Volkswagen AG and former Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Škoda Auto, Seat and Audi. He has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon since February 2023.
Herbert Diess (*1958) studied automotive engineering at the Munich University of Applied Sciences and general mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich. From 1984 to 1989, he worked as a research assistant at the Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) at the Technical University of Munich, where he became head of the assembly automation department in 1988. He obtained his doctorate in engineering in 1987 and subsequently worked for Bosch, most recently as Technical Director of the Treto plant in Spain. In 1996 he joined BMW, where he held various management positions over the following years. Among other things, he headed the plants in Birmingham and Oxford and took over the management of the BMW Motorrad business segment. From 2007 to 2014, Herbert Diess was a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG with responsibility for Purchasing, Supplier Network and Development.
In 2015, Austrian Herbert Diess moved to Volkswagen AG, where he took over the newly created Board of Management department as Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. Among other things, Diess promoted the production of lithium-ion battery cells and the development of the electric car at Volkswagen. From 2018 to 2022, Herbert Diess was Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG. The following year, he became Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Infineon Technologies AG, where he had already served from 2015 to 2020. His latest project is the development of a solar factory in Germany and the comeback of the solar industry in Europe.
Herbert Diess is an experienced crisis manager – always well prepared and always in control. In his engaging presentations, he shares his valuable expertise and extensive skills in various areas of global business and future topics such as electric mobility.
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Herbert Diess'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 Herbert tailored to your event.
Herbert Diess speaks on Business & Management, Change, Future, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Herbert to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Herbert Diess for events worldwide, subject to Herbert'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 Herbert Diess 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 Herbert can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Herbert Diess 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 Herbert can offer.
Herbert Diess delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Herbert Diess's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Future, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Herbert'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.
Herbert Diess can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Change, Future, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy is relevant. Details of Herbert'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 Herbert Diess 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 Herbert Diess, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Herbert's current availability for your dates.