On Tuesday, 2 September, ESCP Business School's Berlin Campus hosted the second edition of the quarterly talk series, Entrepreneur Conversations: Innovation & Beyond, featuring Stephan Kemen, CEO of Mäurer & Wirtz House of Perfumes since 2020.

This series brings together visionary founders and corporate leaders to explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and personal stories behind entrepreneurial success.

In conversation with the audience, Stephan Kemen discussed brand building, consumer trends, and leadership in the cosmetics industry, sharing insights from his role as CEO of Mäurer & Wirtz.

Entrepreneur Conversations will return on 15 April, 2026.

On Wednesday, 25 June, ESCP Business School Berlin Campus hosted the first edition of the new quarterly talk series, Entrepreneur Conversations: Innovation & Beyond, featuring Werner M. Bahlsen, long-standing Chairman of Bahlsen GmbH & Co. KG. This new series brings together visionary founders and corporate leaders to explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and personal stories behind entrepreneurial success.

In conversation with the audience, Bahlsen reflected on innovation, tradition, and leadership in family businesses, offering insights from his extensive experience leading one of Germany’s most recognised food brands.

Entrepreneur Conversations will return on Monday, 2 September, with Stephan Kemen, CEO of Mäurer & Wirtz.

Watch the video recording of the conversation here.

On Thursday, October 17th, ESCP Business School London Campus hosted the second edition of the C-suite talks series, "The European Way," featuring Andreas Utermann, Chairman of Vontobel and Former CEO of Allianz Global Investors.

Hosted by Prof. Kamran Razmdoost, Dean of ESCP London Campus, this series explores leadership through a mindset-focused lens, inviting industry leaders to share how European values and collaborative management styles can drive effective leadership.

In his reflections, Utermann revisited his career journey over the past 40 years, sharing insights drawn from both his professional experiences and the personal values he developed along the way.