Christoph Keese is a renowned journalist and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the media, technology, and consulting industries. He studied economics at the Universities of Frankfurt and Marburg before embarking on a career as a journalist, working as an editor and chief editor for several renowned publications, including the Financial Times Deutschland and the Welt am Sonntag. In 2009, he joined Axel Springer SE as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs before becoming Executive Vice President.

Keese is passionate about digital disruption and helping companies adapt to the changing digital landscape. With this in mind, he founded hy, the Axel Springer Consulting Group, where he serves as Managing Director. Keese is also a former member of the BDA Digitalrat, the advisory board of Lakestar, and the board of directors of Signa Sports United.

Keese has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including an Emmy Award nomination for his documentary "Google and the World Brain." He is a visiting fellow of the Axel Springer SE and EMBA Practice Faculty at Universität St.Gallen (HSG).