Jörg Kukies is former German Federal Minister of Finance, served as State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery for many years and was formerly Head of Goldman Sachs Germany. He combines international financial expertise with political influence – and makes complex issues understandable to a broad audience. Kukies (*1968) began his... Read more
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Jörg Kukies is former German Federal Minister of Finance, served as State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery for many years and was formerly Head of Goldman Sachs Germany. He combines international financial expertise with political influence – and makes complex issues understandable to a broad audience.
Kukies (*1968) began his academic career by studying economics in Mainz and Paris, graduating with a Maîtrise degree in 1994. From 1995to 1997, he studied public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public Administration) on a McCloy scholarship. He then went on to earn his doctorate in finance at the University of Chicago, where he received his Ph.D. in 2001.
Dr Jörg Kukies joined Goldman Sachs in 2000. He quickly assumed leadership roles in London and Frankfurt, eventually becoming head of German operations and co-chair of Goldman Sachs Germany and Austria.
A long-standing member of the SPD, Kukies was appointed one of three civil servant state secretaries in the Federal Ministry of Finance by then-Federal Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz in 2018. When Olaf Scholz took office as Federal Chancellor in 2021, Kukies became a civil servant state secretary in the Federal Chancellery. There, he was head of the Department of Economic, Financial and Climate Policy and the Department of European Policy. He also served as the Federal Chancellor’s personal representative at the G7 and G20 summits. After the break-up of the Ampel coalition, Kukies succeeded Christian Lindner (FDP) as Federal Minister of Finance in the Scholz cabinet on 7November 2024. He left office with the formation of the Merz cabinet on 6 May 2025.
What makes Jörg Kukies stand out is his combination of in-depth experience in the international financial sector and many years of responsibility in political governance. He understands the perspectives of both worlds – and brings this knowledge to bear in the dialogue on economic, financial and social issues.
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Jörg Kukies'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 Jörg tailored to your event.
Jörg Kukies speaks on Economics, Economics & Finance, Europe, Financial, Geopolitics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jörg to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jörg Kukies for events worldwide, subject to Jörg'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 Jörg Kukies 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 Jörg can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jörg Kukies 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 Jörg can offer.
Jörg Kukies delivers keynotes in English, German. 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.
Jörg Kukies's areas of expertise include Economics, Economics & Finance, Europe, Financial, Geopolitics. To get a clear sense of Jörg'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.
Jörg Kukies can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Economics, Economics & Finance, Europe, Financial, Geopolitics is relevant. Details of Jörg'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 Jörg Kukies 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 Jörg Kukies, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jörg's current availability for your dates.