Wolfgang Grulke

Wolfgang Grulke

Keynote Speaker: Founder and Chairman, FutureWorld, a global business and technology think tank, and a director of companies.

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Wolfgang Grulke Biography

Founder and Chairman, FutureWorld, a global business and technology think tank, and a director of companies.

Founder and former CEO, Business Futures Group, a South African management consultancy firm renowned for applying holistic and systemic thinking in a chaotic business environment and creating sustainable business change.

As a former IBM executive he worked internationally with IBM for more than 20 years and was awarded the prestigious IBM Outstanding Innovation Award from then CEO John Akers in London in 1983.

With a background in business, technology, nuclear physics, entertainment and marine biology, Wolfgang is an exhilarating and thought-provoking speaker on topics from business transformation to the technological revolutions, paradigm shifts to chaos, fractals and the dilemmas of modern management, and the sex life of fish! In the style of a Victorian raconteur Wolfgang brings fresh ideas and a breadth of thinking that is rare in today's focused and specialized world.

He has addressed audiences in more than 20 countries, in person, on radio and on television. He is a successful writer and photographer and has been widely published, on the subjects of business, technology, management and marine life. He is currently working on a major new book on the marine life of the Indian Ocean. He has served on the management board of the JLB Smith Institute, a world-renowned marine research institution, and serves on the Educational Trust of the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town. His article In Search of Simplicity won the NACCA award for the best business article of the year and his article From Value Chain to Marketspace was awarded the AFSM International Writing Award (in Professional Writers and Consultants category) in Boston in October 1997.

His best-selling book Ten Lessons from the Future was published internationally in December 2000 and is now also available in Spanish and Chinese. His new book Lessons in Radical Innovation: Out-of-the-box straight to the bottom line was published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall world-wide in April 2002 and in the USA in January 2003. A South African edition of the book is also available, Lessons in Radical Innovation: South Africans leading the world.

This is what Radames Soto of the Wall Street Journal, New York had to say: "A practical and inspirational guide to the Future. A superb combination of practicality and vision. It is a great read, precise and thought provoking. It makes you really want to jump out of your seat and participate in the creation of the future. I have read this book twice. I highly recommend it to those who do not want someone else eating their cheese."

Wolfgang is a Fellow of the Centre for Management Development at the London Business School and teaches regularly on a number of programmes including the School's flagship Senior Executive Programme (SEP).

Wolfgang has worked globally for much of his life and has lived in almost equal shares in Germany, England and South Africa of the rest of his life in the future.

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Wolfgang Grulke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Motivational and Strategic Leadership.

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Wolfgang Grulke generally travels from Africa and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Wolfgang Grulke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Motivational and Strategic Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wolfgang Grulke for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Wolfgang Grulke generally travels from Africa and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jordan Goldman, Reuben Canada and Apollo Robbins. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wolfgang Grulke for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

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  • How do I book Wolfgang Grulke to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Wolfgang Grulke for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Wolfgang Grulke, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Wolfgang Grulke or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Wolfgang Grulke for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Wolfgang Grulke, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wolfgang Grulke, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Wolfgang Grulke speak about?

    Wolfgang Grulke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Motivational and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Wolfgang Grulke travel from?

    Wolfgang Grulke generally travels from Africa and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Wolfgang Grulke?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wolfgang Grulke for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Wolfgang Grulke for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Wolfgang Grulke or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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