Tim S. Tabrizi – Keynote Speaker for Leadership with Responsibility and Humanity
From the boardroom to the stage – and back: Insights from the daily leadership life of a current CEO. Human in tone, clear in substance.
Group CEO & Chairman of the Board of infoteam Software AG
350+ keynotes in 17 countries – proven in front of DAX board members as well as in medium-sized businesses
Over 60% of orders are from companies that rebook.
Each keynote is tailor-made: briefing, industry analysis, concrete action recommendations.
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More than just a keynote speech
A professional Keynote Speaker It sets the strategic framework for your entire event. Whether it's a board offsite, annual conference, or leadership summit – it's about transferring decision-maker knowledge into concrete actionable insights. What does a keynote speaker cost? Professional speakers at C-level cost between €4,500 and €12,000 in Germany. My fee is between €5,000 and €9,000., Depending on duration, preparation effort, and travel. You're not investing in 60 minutes of stage time – but in over two decades of leadership experience and the measurable impact on your organization.
Keynote speakers near you: Nuremberg · Erlangen · Würzburg · regensburg · Bamberg · Fürth · Herzogenaurach · Forchheim
About Tim S. Tabrizi
The strategic impetus for your event
My name is Tim S. Tabrizi. As Group CEO & Chairman of the Board of infoteam Software AG and former board member of WS Audiology (formerly Siemens Audiology), I have delivered over 350 keynote speeches to executives from SAP, Volkswagen, Henkel, and Kuraray – from Frankfurt to Tokyo to Dubai. My focus: Accountability – the art of making decisions and bearing the consequences. This area of expertise combines 28 years of professional experience, including over 20 years in leadership positions, with practical experience on stage. As a specialist author, I regularly publish in media such as "Arbeit und Arbeitsrecht" (Labor and Employment Law) – on topics including toxic leadership and decision-making culture. What drives me: I don't want to entertain, I want to inspire.
Presentations that are tailored to you and your needs
More interaction and commitment from your employees
Lasting inspiration and motivation for the audience
Bundled expertise
My cabinet of experts for your success
Behind every one of my keynotes lies not only my over 20 years of leadership experience, but also the combined intelligence of a 35-member expert pool. As part of Ihr Coaching Institut I draw on the exclusive expertise of luminaries from the worlds of business, sport and science when preparing your event. This synergy allows me to focus on my core topics Accountability and decision-making culture with a depth that goes far beyond conventional motivational speeches.
The three pillars of my network
Strategic clarity, mental sovereignty, scientific depth
Strategic clarity: Access to the expertise of top decision-makers such as Heinrich von Pierer (Ex-Siemens CEO).
Mental sovereignty: Methodical exchange with professionals for pressure situations such as Urs Meier (FIFA referee).
Neuroscientific depth: Scientific foundation by experts such as Dr Carlos Davidovich (Harvard Medical School Affiliate).
You book me as a speaker - and at the same time benefit from the swarm intelligence of one of the most exclusive coaching networks in Europe. I guarantee you impulses that are scientifically sound, economically tested and tried and tested at the highest level.
What do I bring to the table as a keynote speaker?
What companies take away: concrete impulses for accountability, decisiveness, and leadership – not a motivational speech. I have developed this skill over 20 years on stage: in front of DAX board members, at Kuraray Europe in Hattersheim, and before sales teams at Siemens Healthineers in Erlangen. I tailor each keynote individually – to your audience, your industry, and the strategic questions currently driving your company. References: I would be happy to put you in direct contact.
Core topic: ACCOUNTABILITY & DECISION-MAKING CULTURE
My specialty as a keynote speaker for 20 years: How leaders take responsibility, make decisions, and deal with the consequences.
Related topics
Guidance
As an experienced manager and coach, I impart essential knowledge for modern leaders, highlight specific requirements, and provide practical tips and methods for successful team leadership. My approach fosters reflection on and development of personal leadership style, supported by a practical presentation style. More details: Keynote speaker on leadership and decision-making culture.
Resilience
Success depends not only on utilising one's own strengths, but above all on consistency and dealing with losses. I offer food for thought and shed light on new aspects of crises to encourage reflection. The aim is to support you in developing inner strength and effectively utilising hidden potential in crises.
Change management
As a change expert, my well-founded and dynamic presentations will make you the Change-professional. We research how to successfully embrace change, overcome resistance and adapt to benefit from new trends, both at the organisational and employee level. This knowledge is invaluable to any organisation.
Innovation
If you want to get ahead, you have to keep reinventing yourself. As a visionary and first mover, I will show you ways to Innovation, combined with inspiring stories and strategies for your company. The aim is for you to implement ideas effectively. I teach how the balance of creativity and strategy drives growth so that you can use this dynamic to your advantage.
Speaker and expert: Inspiring and motivating keynotes
I am there for you as a keynote speaker live and online. Whether you are planning an in-person event or want to reach people around the world virtually. I customise the keynote to your needs and ideas, in German and English. Using state-of-the-art technology and in a way that impresses the audience online and in person. I move the people I speak to. Experience the powerful presence with which I captivate the audience. Book your keynote. On site or in a virtual room. I am there for you.
Customised to your needs
How I make your event unique
Each of my keynotes is created anew - for your audience, your industry, your goals. Before I go on stage, I hold briefings with your team, analyse your challenges and develop content that is a perfect fit for your event. The result: not a standard presentation, but a keynote that speaks directly to your participants. At Siemens Healthineers, I focused on decision-making culture in matrix organisations. At Kuraray Europe, the focus was on accountability in intercultural teams. At Porsche, it was about leadership under pressure to change. Each time a different focus - always based on my core topic.
First-hand experience:
My expertise doesn't come from books, but from 28 years of professional experience – over 20 of them in leadership positions – in medical technology, telecommunications, and software. Currently, as Group CEO & Chairman of the Board of infoteam Software AG, I am responsible for the strategic transformation of an established IT company. Previously, as a board member at WS Audiology (formerly Siemens' audiology business), I led teams through restructuring and oversaw international expansions. This knowledge informs every keynote address – with concrete, real-world examples.
Preparation that is noticeable on stage:
Before every keynote, I invest several hours in research: I read your annual reports, talk to your contacts and analyse the challenges in your industry. This enables me to give examples on stage that your audience will recognise immediately.
Participation instead of frontal lecture:
My keynotes are not frontal lectures. I work with targeted questions, live reflections and moments in which the audience itself becomes active. The feedback from event managers like Maria Serova (Siemens): „The audience was captivated from start to finish.“
Closer to reality:
The test of a good keynote is not the applause, but what happens afterwards. My goal is for managers to make different decisions the next day. That's why I end every keynote with concrete impulses for action - not abstract motivational slogans, but actionable next steps.
Finding the right keynote speaker
I specialise in accountability and decision-making culture - ideal for management conferences, kick-offs, strategy meetings and change processes. If you are looking for a speaker who not only entertains your audience, but makes them think and act, we should talk. A quick phone call is all it takes to find out if I'm the right person for your event. No sales pitches - just an honest exchange.
20 years on the stages of top decision-makers
Our company faced major challenges in the area of Digitisation. We were looking for an expert who could show us the way. Mr Tabrizi not only impressively presented his expertise, but also gave us practical tips and strategies to successfully master the digital transformation. A worthwhile investment for any company!
- Laura Kullmann, Head of IT, Porsche
I was impressed by the positive energy of the speaker, Mr Tabrizi. His personal stories, case studies and experiences showed me that you can draw strength even in difficult times. His practical tips helped me to tackle my own challenges with more confidence and determination. Thank you very much for this great experience!
- Stefan Moser, Participant, Henkel
The presentation was simply authentic, very clear and impressive! Tim's deep insights and words captivated our audience from start to finish. His expertise and passion for the subject were obvious and left a lasting impression. He seems to have been born to be on stage. We are already looking forward to the next time!
– Maria Serova, Event Manager, Siemens
As a manager, I was looking for a speaker who would motivate and inspire my team. Mr Tabrizi did just that and much more in a two-hour presentation yesterday! His experience in management and leadership opened up new perspectives and encouraged us to do more. I can only warmly recommend him as an authentic keynote speaker!
- Thomas Ruther, Managing Director, Pertzold
Our company has a long tradition of error avoidance and risk aversion. But thanks to keynote speaker Tim S. Tabrizi, we have learnt to see mistakes as an opportunity for further development. His positive approach to an active error culture has encouraged our team to be more open and try out new ideas. We are infinitely grateful to him for this and look forward to working with him in the future!
- Michael Lehmann, Team Leader, T-Systems
Exactly what your event needs:
Over 60% of my keynote speaker engagements come from companies that have already booked me - for other teams, other locations, other topics. The reason: I don't just deliver a good keynote, I understand what your event really needs. From the initial enquiry to the follow-up, I work closely with your team. You don't just get a speaker, but a partner who wants to make your event a success as a keynote speaker.
Thoughts that remain:
What participants say after my keynotes:
„The next day, I had my first difficult conversation that I had been putting off for months.“ - Participant, Henkel management conference. „The keynote triggered a discussion that we should have had long ago.“ - Managing Director, SME.
That is my benchmark: not standing ovations, but change in everyday life. If managers tell me weeks later what they are doing differently - then the keynote was a success.
Trust through structure: the expert network
As Group CEO & Chairman of the Board, keynote speaker and strategic consultant, I prioritize the highest quality standards and uncompromising transparency. My work is embedded within the expertise of Ihr Coaching Institut – a network of over 35 specialized coaches and mentors. This institutional support allows me to ground topics such as accountability and leadership with the methodological depth of an established institute.
You will therefore benefit not only from my operational experience as Group CEO & Chairman of the Board of infoteam Software AG, but also from a proven governance structure and the combined know-how of one of the leading coaching institutes for top decision-makers in the German-speaking world.
Booking a keynote speaker: How we work together
You are looking for a Keynote Speaker for your event? Tim S. Tabrizi is in the entire Nuremberg Metropolitan Region and there for you throughout Germany. Whether it's an annual conference, management meeting or corporate event - book your keynote speaker directly on site: Keynote Speaker Nuremberg, Keynote Speaker Erlangen, Keynote Speaker Forchheim or Keynote Speaker Herzogenaurach.
Many board members and managing directors are wondering how they can Strategic impulses in everyday business can wear. The answer lies in an external one. Change of perspective at eye level. A Keynote Speaker brings precisely this fresh perspective. If you have a Book a keynote speaker, get Expertise into the house, the complex makes seemingly complex topics simple and understandable. Tim S. Tabrizi knows how, Your audience to pick them up where they are and take them on a journey - to digital, analogue and, above all, human.
More than inspiration: Lectures that resonate in everyday life
A presentation at the decision-maker level must achieve two things: inspire – and still be relevant the next workday. That's why I combine insights into leadership and brand management with concrete examples from business practice, tailored to your audience.
Whether your event takes place in Munich, Hamburg or Koblenz: What matters is a speaker who understands your audience and your market – regionally rooted in the Nuremberg metropolitan region, active throughout Germany.
Digitalization and change: Keynotes that provide guidance
Digital transformation is more than just technology – it's a leadership challenge. In my keynotes, I take concerns about change seriously and make transformation tangible: understandable, concrete, and without buzzwords. My benchmark is that your guests say after the event: "That has moved us forward."„
Send me your request
Plan a Project or an event? Do not hesitate. Your Enquiry is the first step towards an unforgettable experience. One Keynote Speaker means investing in the motivation of your employees and customers.
Let's discuss together how we can help your Lecture design. Whether digital or live on site: As your Keynote Speaker I look forward to welcoming you and your guests to inspire.
My way to the keynote speaker
Alongside 28 years of professional experience, including over 20 years in leadership roles – currently as Group CEO & Chairman of the Board of infoteam Software AG, previously as a board member at WS Audiology (formerly Siemens Audiology) – I have been a keynote speaker since 2006. What began as occasional presentations for industry colleagues has become my calling: to communicate complex leadership topics in a way that resonates with everyday practice. Today, I speak to DAX board members, representatives of medium-sized businesses, and international teams – from Frankfurt to Tokyo. In 2017, I received the Best Speaker Award at the BME Symposium, and in 2021, I received the same award from OptiBuy. What motivates me is not the applause, but the conversations afterward: when leaders tell me what changes they have implemented.
Publications & Expertise
I don't just share my knowledge on stage. As a specialist author, I regularly write for media such as „Arbeit und Arbeitsrecht“ - on topics such as toxic leadership, decision-making culture and accountability in companies.
Selected publications:
„Everyone needs a coach“ - Coaching Institute
„Recognising and acting on toxic leadership“ - Work and labour law
What my customers appreciate
1. fast reaction You will receive a personal response within 24 hours - no automated emails, but direct contact with me.
2. honest advice Is my topic not suitable for your event? Then I will tell you openly - and recommend a colleague from my network if necessary.
3. transparent conditions You receive a complete offer with all services and costs. No hidden fees, no surprises.
4. personal preparation I talk to your team in advance, not just the event agency. That way I understand what really moves your audience.
5. sustainable effect On request, you can receive follow-up materials, handouts or an in-depth workshop for your team after the keynote.
Performances & References
I have spoken in over 350 keynotes for well-known companies:
- DAX companies: SAP, Siemens, Volkswagen, Henkel, Porsche
- International medium-sized companies: Kuraray Europe, T-Systems, DEVK
- Industries: Automotive, chemicals, IT, insurance, industry
- Regions: Germany, Japan, Singapore, Dubai, USA
Would you like to speak to a reference? I will be happy to put you in direct contact.
Answers to your most frequently asked questions:
How much does a keynote cost with you?
The fee depends on the duration, preparation effort and travelling time. After a brief discussion, you will receive a customised offer - transparent and without hidden costs.
How long does a keynote last?
Typically 45-60 minutes. On request, also available as a 90-minute impulse with interactive elements or as a half-day workshop with more in-depth sessions.
Do you also speak English?
Yes, I give about a third of my keynotes in English - for Siemens in Japan, international teams at Kuraray and events in Dubai and Singapore, among others.
How do you prepare for my event?
I talk to your team in advance, analyse your industry and develop content that is a perfect fit for your audience. Every keynote is unique.
Can I have an interview in advance?
Of course. A 15-minute introductory meeting is free of charge and non-binding. This allows us to clarify whether my topic is suitable for your event.