Future of Work
How large corporations are redesigning work in the face of digitalization, demographic change and shifting expectations.
Keynote Speaker • Author • HR Transformation Expert
Dr. Jochen Wallisch
Former EVP HR at Siemens AG and CEO of Eurowings — today a speaker, advisor and author on New Work, Next Work and the transformation of work in large organizations.
About Dr. Jochen Wallisch
Dr. Jochen Wallisch combines legal precision with hands-on executive leadership experience. His focus: how large corporations are rethinking work, leadership and HR amid global change.
- Trained lawyer (studies in Tübingen, Geneva, Freiburg; legal clerkship at LG Freiburg)
- Master of International Management, Montreal
- Research associate at the Institute for Business, Labor and Social Insurance Law (Prof. Dr. Löwisch)
- CEO of Eurowings (a Lufthansa subsidiary)
- EVP HR, Industrial Relations & Employment Conditions, Siemens AG
- Responsible for global learning & development (Siemens Professional Education)
- Managing Director of Weststrand Ventures GmbH, Munich
- Author of publications on labor law and New Work
Speaking Topics & Keynotes
Every keynote is grounded in more than two decades of executive leadership experience in global corporations.
New Work vs. Next Work
A framework that makes the difference between "how we work" and "what we work" tangible — for real transformation instead of buzzwords.
Organizational Ambidexterity
How companies secure today's core business while shaping tomorrow's future at the same time.
Past Appearances
- New Work Experience (NWX)
- German Innovation Summit
- Personalmanagementkongress
- Workforce Digital Transformation Summit
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Jochen Wallisch?
Dr. Jochen Wallisch is the former EVP HR, Industrial Relations & Employment Conditions at Siemens AG and former CEO of Eurowings. Today he is a keynote speaker, advisor and author on Future of Work, New Work/Next Work and HR transformation.
What is the difference between New Work and Next Work?
New Work describes how we work — flexible work models, leadership, collaboration. Next Work describes what we work — the transformation of roles, skills and tasks themselves. Dr. Wallisch uses both terms as a complementary framework for real transformation.
What keynotes does Jochen Wallisch give?
His core topics are Future of Work, New Work vs. Next Work, organizational ambidexterity, skill management, HR transformation, and leadership & cultural change — each enriched with practical examples from Siemens and Eurowings.
How can I book Dr. Jochen Wallisch as a speaker?
Via the contact form on this website or by email. Please include your event date, format (in-person/virtual) and preferred topic.
What books and articles has Jochen Wallisch published?
Alongside numerous articles (including Haufe, changement!, Human Resources Manager), he published the book "Die tarifvertraglichen Einwirkungspflichten" (Nomos). A new book will be published in summer 2026.
Coming Soon
Book title to be announced
A new book on the Future of Work and HR transformation
Dr. Jochen Wallisch's new book will be published in summer 2026. Details on the title, contents and pre-order will follow shortly — sign up to be notified.
Publishing: Summer 2026
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