Prof. Dr Axel Weber is well known as a European central banker and global bank manager. He is a former Chairman of the Board of UBS, a major Swiss bank, a former Governor of the German Bundesbank and President of the Center for Financial Studies. An economist by training, he... Read more
Prof. Dr Axel Weber is well known as a European central banker and global bank manager. He is a former Chairman of the Board of UBS, a major Swiss bank, a former Governor of the German Bundesbank and President of the Center for Financial Studies. An economist by training, he is an internationally recognised expert in monetary theory and policy.
Axel Weber (*1957) holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Konstanz and a doctorate in economics from the University of Siegen, where he also habilitated. From 2002 to 2004 he was a member of the German Council of Economic Experts and subsequently became President of the Deutsche Bundesbank until 2011. He revamped the German central bank, which regained international recognition under his leadership, and stood by the government during the financial crisis. Axel Weber is considered one of the key figures in Europe in dealing with the global financial crisis. During his time as Bundesbank President, he was also a member of the Governing Council of the ECB, a member of the Executive Board of the Bank for International Settlements, a German Governor of the International Monetary Fund and a member of the G7 and G20 Ministers and Governors. He was a member of the steering committees of the European Systemic Risk Board in 2011 and of the Financial Stability Board from 2010 to 2011.
From 2012, Axel A. Weber served for ten years as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the major Swiss bank UBS Group AG. During this time, he was responsible for the strategic realignment of UBS, re-establishing it as one of the leading banks in Europe. In recognition of this, Weber was named European Banker of the Year 2014. During this time, he also served as a member and Chairman of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), the global banking association, and as Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee.
His academic career includes professorships in international economics, monetary economics and economic theory at the Universities of Cologne, Frankfurt am Main and Bonn as well as a visiting professorship at the University of Chicago – Booth School. He holds honorary doctorates from the Universities of Duisburg-Essen and Constance.
Prof Dr Weber is a member and chairman of various commissions and committees. For example, he is Chairman of the Trilateral Commission Europe and a member and trustee of the Group of Thirty. He has been an advisor to the Board of Directors of Flossbach von Storch since September 2022 and has also been a Global Senior Advisor to the Boston Consulting Group since the beginning of 2023.
Axel Weber is an eloquent speaker and a precise observer of economic events, which he presents in a pointed and quick-witted manner – sometimes with a pinch of humour – in his lectures.
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Axel Weber'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 Axel tailored to your event.
Axel Weber speaks on Economics, Economics & Finance, Euro, Financial, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Axel to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Axel Weber for events worldwide, subject to Axel'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 Axel Weber 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 Axel can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Axel Weber 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 Axel can offer.
Axel Weber delivers keynotes in English, 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.
Axel Weber's areas of expertise include Economics, Economics & Finance, Euro, Financial, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Axel'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.
Axel Weber can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Economics, Economics & Finance, Euro, Financial, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Axel'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.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Axel Weber, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Axel's current availability for your dates.