The Zeitgeist

The Zeitgeist


Episode 43: Living the American-German Relationship—A Conversation with Martin Richenhagen

May 06, 2021

On this episode of The Zeitgeist, our guest is Prof. Dr. Martin Richenhagen, Chairman of the AICGS Board of Trustees and former CEO of the American agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO Corporation. AICGS president Jeff Rathke and Dr. Richenhagen discuss his recent book, “Der Amerika-Flüsterer: Mein Weg vom deutschen Religionslehrer zum US-Topmanager” (The America Whisperer: My Journey from Religion Teacher to U.S. Executive). Dr. Richenhagen recalls his roots in postwar Cologne and the character traits that contributed to his long and successful career in the United States. As a prominent proponent of strong German-American ties, Dr. Richenhagen shares his views on the transatlantic relationship and corporate responsibility as well as his outlook for this year’s German federal election.

Host
Jeff Rathke, President, AICGS
Guest
Martin Richenhagen, Chairman of AICGS Board of Trustees