Nico Rosberg is best known for claiming the 2016 Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship as part of the Mercedes AMG Petronas team. A prominent name in the motorsport world, he now serves as a F1 Pundit on Sky, after deciding to retire from racing post his maiden championship victory. Nico has also dedicated himself to driving positive change for society and mankind and has involved himself in several ventures that promote sustainability – making him an excellent speaker to hire for events related to the matter.
Nico firmly believes that sustainability goes beyond environmental protection and ecology, but also extends to people and businesses committing to a more sustainable future. Co-Founder of the Greentech Festival, global platform for innovative and pioneering green technologies, Nico was recognised as the GreenTec Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. He is a regular invitee to the World Economic Forum in Davos since 2016, the year he began working as a sustainability champion. Member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, Nico is highly respected for his contributions to the sustainability mission.
Much can be said about Nico’s stellar career in motorsports, starting out as a competitive go-karter at the nascent age of 6. He has since competed in several series and disciplines, most notably, Formula One. Making his debut in 2006 with Williams, Nico achieved great heights in the 206 Grands Prix he raced. His career’s 23 wins, 57 podium finish and 1594.5 points culminated in the coveted 2016 World Driver’s Championship – every F1 driver’s dream.
Nico has now combined his interests in motorsports and sustainability as the Founder of Rosberg X Racing – a racing team that is driven to inspire positive change. He is also an investor and shareholder of the all-electric racing series Formula E. He has also invested in several other successful start-ups such as Lilium, Volocopter, What3Words, Tier and LyftAn entrepreneur fuelled with the desire to make a difference, Nico Rosberg is an excellent speaker to hire for your next sustainability event. Hire him today!
