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Klaus Kleinfeld

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Chief Executive Officer at AllergoSan USA
📍 United States

Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is a global investor and entrepreneur, currently serving as the founder and CEO of K2Elevation, a firm focused on technology and biotech enterprises. His career is highlighted by CEO roles at industrial giants Siemens and Alcoa/Arconic. He earned his PhD from the University of Würzburg.

Recently, Dr. Kleinfeld has become an author, publishing his book "Leading to Thrive" to share his leadership philosophy on achieving sustainable success in business and life. He is a board member of The Metropolitan Opera and enjoys music, from blues and soul to classical and opera.

Unique fact: He has served as an advisor to several U. S. Presidents and global leaders on economic development and business.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Leadership Philosophy
He recently authored "Leading to Thrive, " a book focused on his core belief of managing energy, not just time, to achieve sustainable success and avoid burnout.
AI in Leadership
He frequently emphasizes that AI won't replace leaders, but leaders who fail to adapt to and utilize AI will be replaced. This is a recurring theme in his posts.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Chief Executive Officer
AllergoSan USA
9-2017
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
K2Elevation
1-2021 - 3-2023
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
CONSTELLATION ACQUISITION LLC
7-2017 - 8-2018
Chief Executive Officer
NEOM
11-2016 - 4-2017
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Arconic
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Education
MBA
University of Göttingen
PhD
University of Würzburg
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