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Meckel & Matthes: Ein Sommergespräch mit René Obermann: Was Deutschland jetzt ändern muss

Der designierte SAP-Aufsichtsratschef über seinen Werdegang, den Zustand der deutschen Wirtschaft – und darüber, warum sich Politik und Unternehmen so schwer tun, sich auf die Zukunft einzustellen.

Meckel & Matthes: Ein Sommergespräch mit René Obermann: Was Deutschland jetzt ändern muss

René Obermann, Airbus' Executive Board member and Chairman at Warburg Pincus Europe, discussed his career and how companies can embrace change in an interview with journalists Miriam Meckel and Sebastian Matthes. Obermann pointed out that Germany is lagging behind in battery technology, software, and computing, but warned against dismissing the German industry.

He criticized short-term politics and emphasized the need for long-term strategies. The interview also touched on Germany's strengths, such as space travel, industrial AI, and research, and how the country can better utilize these opportunities. Obermann expressed his view on the excessive management by the state and the importance of leadership during crises.

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