After many years in political leadership roles, covering economics and labour issues, Wolfgang Clement has a modern perspective on labour markets and offers practical observations for business and government leaders globally. Wolfgang is a renowned economist with an extensive background in German politics and government spanning nearly four decades.... Read more
After many years in political leadership roles, covering economics and labour issues, Wolfgang Clement has a modern perspective on labour markets and offers practical observations for business and government leaders globally.
Wolfgang is a renowned economist with an extensive background in German politics and government spanning nearly four decades. Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia from 1998-2002, he went on to be Minister for Economy and Labour under Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, from 2002-5. In the Schröder government, he faced the challenge of implementing the proposals of the Hartz Commission to initiate major employment reforms. Although this lost him popularity within the Social Democratic Party, he received praise from many economists for his swift action.
Before entering politics, Wolfgang qualified as a lawyer and then spent nearly 20 years working as a political journalist and editor covering an era of major political and economic change in Germany.
As a pragmatic realist, Wolfgang Clement is one of the most intriguing figures in the Cabinet, and is referred to several times as the only conceivable successor to Gerhard Schröder. His direct and occasionally brash nature makes him a very popular party leader to the media. After 38 years of membership, Wolfgang left the SPD in 2008.
Wolfgang Clement has received several awards for his political activities, including the European trade prize in 2001. Clement is now a member of the advisory board of RiverRock, a London based asset manager and securities brokerage firm.
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You can book Wolfgang Clement through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Wolfgang's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Wolfgang Clement'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 Wolfgang tailored to your event.
Wolfgang Clement 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 Wolfgang to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Wolfgang Clement for events worldwide, subject to Wolfgang'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 Wolfgang Clement 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 Wolfgang can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Wolfgang Clement 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 Wolfgang can offer.
Wolfgang Clement 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.
Wolfgang Clement's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Wolfgang'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.
Wolfgang Clement 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 Wolfgang'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 Wolfgang Clement 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 Wolfgang Clement, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Wolfgang's current availability for your dates.