Ralf Belusa

Managing Director, Supervisory Board Member, CDO - Transformation in 144 Countries- Mindful, collaborative & passionate about accelerating digitalization & reinvention for a sustainable, regenerative and livable future

Dr. Ralf Belusa is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in digital transformation, business strategy, and leadership roles across various industries.1 He currently serves as the Managing Director at Hapag-Lloyd AG, a position he has held since 2017.1 In this role, he is responsible for Global Digital Business & Transformation across 144 countries, overseeing areas such as Digital Business/Sales, Global Marketing, Digital Product Development, Growth Management & Data, and company-wide organizational transformation.1

Dr. Belusa's career highlights include:

Member of the Supervisory Board at PHOENIX group - Integrated Healthcare (2018-present)1
CIO & CDO at Ziegert Group (2016-2017)1
Senior Director of Operations/IT/Strategy/HR/CS at Awin Global Marketing (2007-2016)1
Founder and investor in several start-ups, with three successful international exits1

He has also held advisory positions for companies such as Pfizer, Lykon, Bertelsmann, VW, Mercedes-Benz, and Red Bull.1 Dr. Belusa is recognized for his expertise in digital transformation, having been named a Digital Pioneer and Top Influencer in Germany and the European Digital Industry.1

Dr. Belusa is actively involved in thought leadership, being a member of the global network "1000Vordenker" and the World Economic Forum.1 He has spoken at TED conferences on topics such as space technology and lifelong learning.1 Recently, he was honored by being named to the #RollOfFuture for his contributions to responsible business answers for the future.2