Oliver Bierhoff

Entrepreneur Global Sports Business | Oliver Bierhoff

Oliver Bierhoff is a former professional footballer. His golden goal at the 1996 European Championship remains unforgotten. From 2004 to 2022, he was Manager, Director and Sports Official at the DFB, responsible for the German national team and the National Teams & Academy Directorate.

At the end of 2022, Oliver Bierhoff left his job at the DFB. Today, Oliver Bierhoff is Strategic Partner to FINVIA Family Office. He also works as a Business Advisor for the New England Patriots and manages various Sports Advisory Mandates.

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Stage program Connectivity

Starke Teams, kluge Führung und digitale Zukunft: Insights von Oliver Bierhoff

17:15-17:50

Mainstage

German

How does genuine motivation develop in top-tier teams? What distinguishes teamwork on the field from teamwork in management? How do professionals handle conflict, diversity, and constant change—and how can they learn from their own mistakes? Oliver Bierhoff, former national team player and long-time manager of the German national soccer team, offers a deep, practical insight into leadership and motivation in professional sports. Look forward to an inspiring session—with insights into how teamwork, diversity, and digital transformation can become success factors not only in sports but also in business.