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Henrik von Scheel

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Henrik von Scheel

Originator of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and European Digital Revolution Mastermind


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Germany

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    Henrik von Scheel is best known as the originator of the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and as the mastermind of the European Digital Revolution.

    As part of the advisory of the Federal Minister of Economy and Technology, Henrik von Scheel played a significant role in defining Germany’s future digital strategy as from 2009. The ‘digital agenda’, adopted by the European Commission in 2010 as part of the Europe 2020 strategy, has since then evolved in the European Digital Revolution. As one of Europe’s seven flagship strategies, it makes up for about 5% of the region’s annual GDP.

    Similarly, as one of the masterminds and driving forces behind the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Henrik von Scheel, as an advisory group member for the Federal Ministry Education and Research, helped formulate an inter-ministerial innovation policy tasked to define Germany’s high-tech strategy. The final report, termed “Industry 4.9”, was announced in 2013.

    His working excellence and innovation strategies saw him awarded the Knowledge Award, the Nobel prize of knowledge sharing, by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Of Henrik von Scheel the Sheikh is cited as saying that he is “the most influential management thinker of our times.”

    A prolific author and someone regularly mentioned in industry media, Henrik von Scheel’s work has shaped the performance of some of the largest and fastest-growing companies in the world. Amongst these, he counts the likes of Google, Amazon, Phillips, SIEMENS, IBM, and many others.

    Henrik von Scheel – Speaker

    A sought-after speaker and advisor, Henrik von Scheel plays a large role in the evolution of mainstream thinking and practices regarding some of the toughest yet most important issues in the business world. He has influenced many businessmen, companies, and even countries with his strategic thinking and problem-solving ability. He speaks German and English.

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    • “The most influential management thinker of our times.”

      Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - the Ruler of Dubai

      • Henrik von Scheel “The most influential management thinker of our times.”
      5 / 5

    • “One of the most pre-eminent strategic advisors of his generation.”

      Erick Schmidt, Google

      • Henrik von Scheel “One of the most pre-eminent strategic advisors of his generation.”
      5 / 5

    • “A hundred years from now, Henrik von Scheel, Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku and Aubrey de Grey will the “futurists of our century” who have altered the course of our life. Henrik stands out, as the architect behind the 4th Industrial Revolution (and Digital Revolution), Global Themes that touch every aspect of our lives, economy, the way we live, consume, work and relate to one another. No surprise he is often referred to as the “Wizard of our century".”

      Rajesh Johnny, Co-Founder Industry 4.1 | EST | Fintech House

      • Henrik von Scheel “A hundred years from now, Henrik von Scheel, Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku and Aubrey de Grey will the “futurists of our century” who have altered the course of our life. Henrik stands out, as the architect behind the 4th Industrial Revolution (and Digital Revolution), Global Themes that touch every aspect of our lives, economy, the way we live, consume, work and relate to one another. No surprise he is often referred to as the “Wizard of our century".”
      5 / 5

    • “Henrik comes highly recommended as one of the most distinguished business thinker that has influenced the economies of nations and evolved the mainstream thinking and practices of today. I have personally experienced it and seen how Henrik has shaped the performance of the fastest growing fortune 100 companies. Henrik trademark is the unique ability to help organizations master the rare discipline of developing their core competitive and differentiated aspects. He is one of the "leading authority on strategy and competitiveness“ of our times.”

      Abdullah Mohamed Salah, Serial Entrepreneur 4.0

      • Henrik von Scheel “Henrik comes highly recommended as one of the most distinguished business thinker that has influenced the economies of nations and evolved the mainstream thinking and practices of today. I have personally experienced it and seen how Henrik has shaped the performance of the fastest growing fortune 100 companies. Henrik trademark is the unique ability to help organizations master the rare discipline of developing their core competitive and differentiated aspects. He is one of the "leading authority on strategy and competitiveness“ of our times.”
      5 / 5

    • “Henrik was the best keynote speaker I have ever worked with. Henrik comes highly recommend one of the most influential keynote speakers I have experienced. I acquired him as opening keynote speaker at the AI & Robotic conference. I was particularly impressed by his ability to capture and engage the audience. He command the conference room attention, set the new tone with Industry 4.0 thought leadership and engaged the audience in interactive white boarding exercise how to apply it in real life. It was a real pleasure to work with Henrik.”

      Kristina Lukacova, Conference Organiser /Industry 4.0 | Key Account Manager | Digital Nomad

      • Henrik von Scheel “Henrik was the best keynote speaker I have ever worked with. Henrik comes highly recommend one of the most influential keynote speakers I have experienced. I acquired him as opening keynote speaker at the AI & Robotic conference. I was particularly impressed by his ability to capture and engage the audience. He command the conference room attention, set the new tone with Industry 4.0 thought leadership and engaged the audience in interactive white boarding exercise how to apply it in real life. It was a real pleasure to work with Henrik.”
      5 / 5

    • “I have worked closed with Henrik von Scheel and I could highly recommend him as a though leader in strategy execution. Henrik has made a significant contribution on how Enterprise Architecture is applied today as an strategy execution discipline — whether through his academic research & publications, efforts in standards bodies and published reference content. As the co-father with Prof Mark von Rosing, he has identified the archetypes of repeatable pattern to drive business outcomes strategy execution by linking strategy and operational execution in map, matrixes and modeles. Thereby laying a new paradigm how to automate enterprise architecture. He is visionary, game changer and with a unique trademark to advise executives how tackle THE BLIND SPOTS or “change gap” - discover the WHY, define the WHAT and deliver the HOW.”

      John A. Zachman, Founder of the Framework for Enterprise Architecture (The Zachman Framework™)

      • Henrik von Scheel “I have worked closed with Henrik von Scheel and I could highly recommend him as a though leader in strategy execution. Henrik has made a significant contribution on how Enterprise Architecture is applied today as an strategy execution discipline — whether through his academic research & publications, efforts in standards bodies and published reference content. As the co-father with Prof Mark von Rosing, he has identified the archetypes of repeatable pattern to drive business outcomes strategy execution by linking strategy and operational execution in map, matrixes and modeles. Thereby laying a new paradigm how to automate enterprise architecture. He is visionary, game changer and with a unique trademark to advise executives how tackle THE BLIND SPOTS or “change gap” - discover the WHY, define the WHAT and deliver the HOW.”
      5 / 5

    • “I had the greatest pleasure to meet Henrik at the time I became involved in the LEADing Practice society. Henrik is an excellent Business person in combination with a healthy distance to what is important and what is not. I do regularly interfere with him in my capacity as VP for LEADing Practice for the Northern European region and his time we speak, it develops my professional skills. To summarize; He is a true 'top gun' and I am willing to be his 'wing-mate' anytime.”

      Gert Jansson, CHO (Chief Heart Officer) Plus All around consultant ; Finance, SCM, PM, BPM. Comes with age (ENTJ)

      • Henrik von Scheel “I had the greatest pleasure to meet Henrik at the time I became involved in the LEADing Practice society. Henrik is an excellent Business person in combination with a healthy distance to what is important and what is not. I do regularly interfere with him in my capacity as VP for LEADing Practice for the Northern European region and his time we speak, it develops my professional skills. To summarize; He is a true 'top gun' and I am willing to be his 'wing-mate' anytime.”
      5 / 5

    • “Henrik was a very knowledgable, strategic and pro active manager to work with and I enjoyed his leadership everyday. He is also a very likable person that gives of himself to his surrounding and make people want to work hard on his behalf. I recommend his candidacy to any vendor if they are serious about they sales strategy and to achieve higher goals.”

      Rune Henriksen, Sales Director Nordic & Baltic Transmit Security

      • Henrik von Scheel “Henrik was a very knowledgable, strategic and pro active manager to work with and I enjoyed his leadership everyday. He is also a very likable person that gives of himself to his surrounding and make people want to work hard on his behalf. I recommend his candidacy to any vendor if they are serious about they sales strategy and to achieve higher goals.”
      5 / 5