This episode’s guest is Alexander Keberle. As a member of the board and Head of Environment, Energy & Infrastructure at economiesuisse, he shares his expertise on the topic of energy and climate. We learn how Keberle perceives his function that requires him to represents about 100 000 companies’ interests. He then shows us his perspective on what the post-crisis period could look like and how crisis is always an opportunity to use that momentum in your favor. Furthermore, Keberle talks about his interesting path from studying at HSG up to working at McKinsey and finally joining his current employer economiesuisse. We also cover what our guest would do if he were energy minister as a first official act.

Timestamps

(00:00:00): Intro

(00:01:25): Academic journey:

(00:05:14): Setbacks as a student and employee:

(00:06:50): Door openers

(00:09:00): Current energy and climate situation

(00:10:50): Pressure from public interest?

(00:12:05): Does the 1.5 degree target will be reached?

(00:14:10):Switzerland as a key climate location

(00:16:01): Why is the switch to emission-free production is very difficult?

(00:21:05): Could the crisis even have a positive impact?

(00:22:09): Q&A: Ending of every sentence

(00:23:40): What advice would you give your mid-20 years old self?