Rüdiger Grube is one of Germany’s most recognised leaders. He was Chief Executive and Chairman of the Management Board of Deutsche Bahn AG from 2009 to 2017 and is the designated Chairman of the Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG HHLA which is among Europe’s leading port logistics companies.... Read more
Rüdiger Grube is one of Germany’s most recognised leaders. He was Chief Executive and Chairman of the Management Board of Deutsche Bahn AG from 2009 to 2017 and is the designated Chairman of the Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG HHLA which is among Europe’s leading port logistics companies.
After technical training in metal aircraft construction at Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, Grube went on to study automotive engineering and aircraft construction at the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, graduating as a qualified engineer. Subsequently he studied vocational and business teaching at the University of Hamburg. Between 1981 and 1986 he was adjunct professor for production engineering in Hamburg and in 1982 he was also an instructor at the Hamburg vocational school for aircraft engineering and production, before completing a doctorate in business and employment studies in 1986.
He then worked as a freelance consultant for Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm and went on to work in a number of managerial posts at MBB, Deutsche Airbus GmbH and Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG. From 1996 to 1999 he was Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy at Daimler-Benz AG and DaimlerChrysler AG. After a few months as CEO of Häussler-Gruppe in 2000 he returned to DaimlerChrysler as Senior Vice President for Corporate Development and Head of Post-Merger-Integration, before becoming a Member of the Board of Management. From 2007 to 2009 Grube was a Member of the Board of Management at DaimlerChrsyler AG (later Daimler AG) and was responsible for corporate development and equity interests as well as mergers and acquisitions and from 2004 onwards he was also responsible for all business in Northeast Asia. From 2009 to 2017 he was CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Deutsche Bahn AG.
Grube has also been a member of numerous Supervisory Boards and Boards of Directors for companies such as Hyundai Motors, McLaren-Mercedes, Mitsubishi Motors as well as the Hamburg-Port Authority HPA. Since 2009 he has been a Member of the Advisory Council of Deutsche Bank and a member of the Joint Advisory Council of the Allianz Companies Allianz SE.
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You can book Ruediger Grube through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ruediger's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ruediger Grube'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 Ruediger tailored to your event.
Ruediger Grube 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 Ruediger to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ruediger Grube for events worldwide, subject to Ruediger'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 Ruediger Grube 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 Ruediger can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ruediger Grube 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 Ruediger can offer.
Ruediger Grube 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.
Ruediger Grube's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Ruediger'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.
Ruediger Grube 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 Ruediger'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 Ruediger Grube 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 Ruediger Grube, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ruediger's current availability for your dates.