Ralph Krueger was chosen to coach Team Europe in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. He joined the Edmonton Oilers, the Canadian ice hockey team as their Associate Coach in 2010. He is also known for his involvement in the World Economic Forum, where since 2011 he has been a... Read more
Ralph Krueger was chosen to coach Team Europe in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. He joined the Edmonton Oilers, the Canadian ice hockey team as their Associate Coach in 2010. He is also known for his involvement in the World Economic Forum, where since 2011 he has been a Member, Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership.
Prior to this, Ralph Krueger was the Head Coach of the Swiss National Team. During his tenure from 1997-2010, he advanced the Swiss National Team Program from 15th to 7th in the IIHF World Rankings. He guided the team to a 6th place finish at the Olympics in 2006 and 4th in the World Championship in 1998. He has participated in 12 World Championships and three Olympics.
Prior to joining the Swiss National Team, Ralph was the General Manager and Head Coach of VEU Feldkirch in the Austrian 1st Division from 1991-1998. Under his leadership, they were a five-time Austrian Champion, three-time Alpenleague Champion and the 1998 European Champion.
Ralph Krueger played his major junior hockey in the WCHL with New Westminster and Calgary before playing in the German 1st Division from 1979-1989. He was also part of the German National Team from 1981-1986 in which the he participated in the World Championship twice.
Krueger, who wrote a German best-seller called “TEAMLIFE – Over Setbacks to Success”, has also served as a European Consultant with the Carolina Hurricanes from 2005 until now.
Ralph Krueger bases his success on hard work and high-quality communication, and describes himself as an optimistic realist. He believes in the power of metaphor and rhetoric. In his presentations Ralph explores the elements necessary to build a high performance team, placing team spirit above individual success, a philosophy he also explores in his book.
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You can book Ralph Krueger through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ralph's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ralph Krueger'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 Ralph tailored to your event.
Ralph Krueger speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ralph to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ralph Krueger for events worldwide, subject to Ralph'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 Ralph Krueger 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 Ralph can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ralph Krueger 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 Ralph can offer.
Ralph Krueger delivers keynotes in 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.
Ralph Krueger's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Ralph'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.
Ralph Krueger can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Ralph'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 Ralph Krueger 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 Ralph Krueger, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ralph's current availability for your dates.