Carsten SCHICKER

Chief Executive Officer, World Health Summit

Carsten is the CEO of the World Health Summit, the premier international platform for global health.

Since 2009, the World Health Summit has been bringing together stakeholders from all sectors worldwide to shape the agenda for a healthier future and well-being for all.

In his previous role, Carsten served as Chief Strategy Officer at Bauer Media Group, a family-owned company operating in 11 countries with over 15,000 employees and a legacy spanning 140 years.

His leadership fueled the group's evolution from a publishing powerhouse to a diversified multi-business entity.

With an extensive background in strategy and finance, Carsten held key management positions at Bertelsmann, a global media, services, and education conglomerate operating in nearly 50 countries.

A lawyer and journalist by training, Carsten began his career journey as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Speaker Appearing In

Plenary 2: Innovations for a Healthier Global South: What is the role of philanthropy in supporting global health research and interventions? (presented by Institute of Philanthropy)

9 Sep 2024
15:15 - 16:40
Hong Kong Palace Museum