
Marc Oliver Opresnik
BIO
Marc Oliver Opresnik is a globally recognised expert in marketing, negotiation, and strategic management, and a Distinguished Professor at the Technical University of Lübeck. As a long-time global co-author of marketing legend Philip Kotler and Chief Research Officer at Kotler Impact, he contributes to advancing purpose-driven marketing and shaping the future of business worldwide. With over two decades of experience, he advises global brands and delivers keynote talks on leadership, sustainability and the impact of AI on business.
Language(s)
English, German
Areas of expertise
- Leadership and purpose
- Strategic marketing
- Negotiation and influence
- Artificial intelligence
- Business innovation
- Digital transformation
- Sustainable growth
- Global strategy
- Branding and positioning
- Entrepreneurship
- Future of work
Profile
Marc Oliver Opresnik is a Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Management at the Technical University of Lübeck and the University of Lübeck, and one of the world’s most renowned experts in marketing, strategic management, and negotiation. He is the Global Dean of Academics at the Kotler Business School and serves as Chief Research Officer at Kotler Impact Inc., founded by marketing legend Philip Kotler. He also holds an Honorary Professorship at the NewDelhi Institute of Management (NDIM) – a leading business school in India – highlighting his global recognition and commitment to shaping future leaders through executive education and is Professor of Marketing and Executive Director of Academic Partnerships at The International Business School in Manchester.
With over two decades of international experience as a keynote speaker, advisor and author, Marc has worked with global brands such as Google, Coca-Cola, SAP, L'Oréal, VW, Porsche, and McDonald’s, as well as government bodies and United Nations programmes. His passion lies in empowering leaders to align business success with values and long-term impact.
As the founder of Opresnik Management Consulting and Opresnik Business School, he is driving global transformation through innovative education. Marc is a TEDx speaker and author of more than 50 books and articles, including international bestsellers co-authored with Philip Kotler and Kevin Keller. His lectures and talks focus on purpose-driven leadership, sustainable growth strategies, negotiation excellence and the impact of AI on business and education.
More than 100 million people have benefited from his insights in seminars, conferences and executive education formats around the globe.
Types of Engagement
Videos
Recent Appearances
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