In this episode, host Matthias Catón and Wilfried Aulbur, Senior Partner of Roland Berger, explore the navigation and development of business strategies in a volatile and ever-changing world.
Through topics of geopolitical relations, climate change, and technological innovation, Matthias and Wilfried discuss the importance of agility to transform business strategy and respond to uncertainties. Drawing on his in-country experience, Wilfried provides a detailed account of India’s potential and growth and how the country’s responsiveness can be a model to follow globally. As we reexamine the geopolitical order, Wilfried and Matthias discuss the trends in internal business relations and the importance of staying innovative to drive resilient growth.
About the guest
Dr. Wilfried Aulbur is a Senior Partner of Roland Berger. He is responsible for the firm’s global Commercial Vehicle, Construction, and Agricultural business and leads the US Aerospace and Defense practice. Wilfried is based in Chicago and works across Automotive, Industrials, and Private Equity.
Previously, he was the Managing Partner of Roland Berger in India, the head of Roland Berger’s Asia Automotive practice, and the Chairman of Roland Berger Middle East and Africa and served on the firm’s global supervisory board.
Wilfried’s work includes growth strategies, M&A and due diligence, operational performance improvements, and technology strategies. Wilfried has served on numerous industry associations and panels, is a regular speaker at key industry events, and publishes extensively, including a recent book on doing business in India titled “Riding the Tiger”.
Before his work with Roland Berger, Aulbur was the Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India and was responsible for the passenger cars, trucks, and buses. He previously held various positions with Daimler in Europe, the US, and India. Wilfried holds a Ph.D. in Physics with a focus on Computational Material Science.
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.