Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants on different continents: Alcoa in the US and Siemens in Germany. With a nearly forty-year career spanning multiple industries, from established businesses to tech startups, he has advised US presidents and global leaders across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As the founder of K2Elevation, he invests in North American and European tech and biotech firms. Actively engaged in private sector, public affairs, and cultural boards, Dr. Kleinfeld, a dual US and European citizen, enjoys work, life, and family near New York.
""Klaus Kleinfeld has had an amazing career leading some of the world's great companies. In Leading to Thrive, he shares lessons he learned along the way with profound insights for lasting success in business and in life."" -Marc Benioff, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Salesforce. ""This book reflects Klaus's commitment to helping leaders achieve success with purpose and balance."" -Jay Y. Lee, Executive Chairman of Samsung. ""Klaus's insights are both practical and inspiring-perfect for leaders at any stage."" -Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-founder of Blackstone. ""Klaus is a visionary who understands big-picture and minute details. He has managed to master business and well-being...a rare quality."" -Diane von Fürstenberg, fashion designer and Founder of the DVF brand. ""Klaus weaves together the principles of conscious leadership and sustainable success, offering a blueprint for aligning business with the deeper currents of life."" -Dr. Deepak Chopra, Founder of the Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global.