Frank-Jürgen Richter

Frank-Jürgen Richter

Architect of Global Macroeconomic Visions & Founder of Horasis

Core Intelligence Domain: Geopolitics & Global Economy
Location: Zurich, Switzerland | Languages: English, German, French, Mandarin
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Frank-Jürgen Richter is a globally recognised architect of macroeconomic foresight, geopolitical strategy, and sustainable corporate leadership. As the Founder and Chairman of Horasis—an independent, international visions community dedicated to inspiring the future—he has cultivated one of the world’s most influential platforms for collaborative dialogue between C-suite executives, heads of state, and thought leaders. Recognised for his proprietary frameworks on the “Asian Century” and post-crisis economic resilience, Dr. Richter provides unparalleled strategic foresight to multinational boards navigating systemic global disruptions, shifting trade architectures, and complex transnational supply chains.

Pioneering Global Dialogue and Strategic Foresight

Prior to establishing Horasis in 2005, Dr. Richter served as a Director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), where he was instrumental in shaping the organisation’s agenda for Asian affairs. His deep-rooted expertise in Asian economics was forged during his tenure living and working in Asia as a leading transnational corporate executive, allowing him to bridge Western corporate strategy with Eastern economic realities. Throughout his distinguished career, he has authored and edited over 37 highly acclaimed books on global business, Asian economic models, and geopolitical risk, cementing his reputation as a definitive voice on shifting global power dynamics and global macroeconomics.

Under his leadership, Horasis has grown to host some of the most critical annual summits globally, including the Horasis Global Meeting, Horasis India Meeting, and Horasis China Meeting. These summits act as critical nexus points for global problem-solving, making Dr. Richter an exceptionally well-connected intelligence source for corporations seeking to understand the macro-trends dictating the next decade of global business.

Masterclass Speaking Themes

• The Future of Globalisation 2.0: Navigating decoupling, rising protectionism, and the strategic shift towards multipolar economic architectures.
• The Asian Economic Ascendancy: Strategic frameworks for integrating the “Asian Century” into Western corporate strategies and understanding regional state capitalism.
• Geopolitical Risk Mitigation: How C-suite leaders can future-proof supply chains, secure investments, and maintain operational resilience against systemic geopolitical shocks.
• Purpose-Driven Leadership in Disruptive Times: Cultivating corporate resilience, sustainability, and ESG-aligned governance on a transnational scale.
• Innovating Post-Crisis Economies: Leveraging technological convergence, artificial intelligence, and cross-border collaboration to stimulate sustainable economic growth.

Key Takeaways

• Unmatched Global Network: Direct, real-time insights drawn from continuous, high-level engagements with world leaders, policymakers, and top-tier CEOs through the Horasis community.
• Actionable Geopolitical Foresight: Proprietary strategies enabling boards to decode complex transnational economic shifts and preemptively pivot operations.
• Asian Market Mastery: Deep, practical understanding of Asian business environments, emerging market dynamics, and cross-cultural leadership.
• Strategic Transformation: Proven frameworks designed to transition traditional corporate models into sustainable, future-proof, and globally harmonised enterprises.