Wolfgang Blau is a seasoned journalist and media executive who has held various high-profile positions throughout his career. He is currently affiliated with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Reuters Institute, and UNFCCC, where he is researching the future of climate change journalism. Blau's passion for journalism and digital media began at a young age, and he has since gone on to study Schauspiel at Universität des Saarlandes and Jurastudium, allgemein at Universität Regensburg.

Blau has worked for several leading media companies, including Condé Nast, The Guardian, and Zeit Online. During his time at Condé Nast, where he served as Global Chief Operating Officer, President International, and President, he oversaw the company's international expansion efforts and digital initiatives. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of Digital Strategy at Guardian News & Media, where he played a pivotal role in the publication's digital transformation. He also authored the bestselling book, 'German Dream Project,' published by Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag.

Blau's expertise in journalism, media strategy, and digital transformation has led to several prominent roles within the industry. As a Visiting Research Fellow at Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, he continues to shape the conversation around the future of journalism. His interests and research focus on climate change journalism and the role of storytelling in shaping public opinion on this topic.