“It’s the economy, stupid!”

In this 30 minutes stars webinar, Jens SCHULTE talks about the “Zeitenwende”, the convergeance of geopolitical uncertainty, economic shifts and technological acceleration, particularly also mentioning climate change. He also elaborated on the fragmentation of the economic and financial system and the ultimate AI race between the US and China. In addition, Jens spoke about the impact of AI on society and businesses, mentioning the best and worst case scenarios. Finally, he discussed the question of black swans, of the unknown unknowns and whether boards are prepared for this new world of disruptions all over.

This stars Webinar has been moderated by Toni SCHOENENBERGER, Executive Chairman, stars, Weinfelden, Switzerland.

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Executive Summary by NotebookLM

About the speaker:

Professional experience

since 2025: Member of the Executive Board, Deutsche Börse AG
2024–2025: thyssenkrupp AG, Essen, Chief Financial Officer
2016–2024: Schott AG, Mainz, Chief Financial Officer
2010–2016: Hilti AG, Liechtenstein, Group Executive Vice President Finance & Controlling
2002–2009: Siemens AG, München und Fürth, Project Manager CF M&A, Head of Planning/Controlling Com Services, Commercial Manager Industrial Products
2001: Goldman, Sachs & Co. oHG, Frankfurt
1997–2000: McKinsey&Company, Inc., Cologne and Frankfurt

Education
1999–2000: European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Dr. rer. pol.
1991–1996: University of Cologne, Diplom-Kaufmann (Graduate in Business Administration)

Board memberships

Statutory supervisory boards Clearstream Holding AG, Vice Chairperson of the Supervisory Board (Group mandate)
Eurex Clearing AG, Vice Chairperson of the Supervisory Board (Group mandate)
Eurex Frankfurt AG, Vice Chairperson of the Supervisory Board (Group mandate)
Comparable German and foreign control bodies of business enterprises Clearstream Banking S.A., Vice Chairperson of the Supervisory Board (Group mandate)
Altana AG, Wesel, Member of the Supervisory Board, Chairman of the Audit Committee