2025: The Year That Defined Riess Consulting
Our CEO, Victoria Riess, became a Sustainability Leader, Influential AI Executive and Top Expert Redefining Leadership
As global challenges — from geopolitical instability through agentic AI to sustainable and digital transformation — continue to converge, leadership demands foresight, responsibility, and action. In 2025, Riess Consulting, under the leadership of its Founder CEO & CIO Victoria Riess, embraced this challenge head-on.
1. Victoria Riess is a European technology leader, who contributed to the development and sustainability of the tech industry as well as to society at large
Victoria Riess is an inspiring leader and a foresighted technology executive driving technology-based sustainable growth not only in her companies, but also in Europe.
ESG Leadership — New Executive ESG Leadership Advisory
Achieve ESG Leadership through the integration of sustainability and digital transformation
Our new Executive ESG Leadership Advisory and Keynotes help you manage the environmental, social and governance issues that are going to transform how we live and work.
Achieve sustainable growth with ESG and digital responsibility
At a time when sustainability is becoming increasingly important, our team offers executives in-depth insights and practical approaches to sustainable corporate management.
We achieve holistic ESG strategies and digital responsibility as key factors for long-term corporate success.
We show how companies can be made fit for the future in order to meet stakeholder expectations:
Looking for top-tier ESG expertise? Hire ESG Leadership and work one-on-one with Victoria Riess, a sustainability-driven consultant focused on delivering results.
New ESG Leadership Book Launch
Exciting News! The book, ESG Leadership, to the ESG Leadership Masterclass is officially launching!
We are thrilled to announce the release of Victoria Riess’ latest work, ESG Leadership, the book to the ESG Leadership Masterclass from Handelsblatt and a project that has been months in the making. We can’t wait to share it with all of you!
Achieve sustainable growth with ESG and digital responsibility
This book from Schäffer-Poeschel is a reflection of how to integrate the sustainability and digital transformation. Whether you’re a fan of sustainability, love good best practices, or just need something for digital transformation and GenAI to get lost in, this book has something for everyone!
Let’s get ready to dive into ESG Leadership together!
Discover actionable sustainability and digital transformation insights tailored for board-level decision-making — secure your copy of her brand-new book ESG Leadership today.
New Year Learning Deal: The ESG Leadership Masterclass from Victoria Riess in Handelsblatt
Happy 2026 — Start the new year with a 25% discount! Achieve your New Year’s resolutions in the ESG Leadership Masterclass from Victoria Riess with Handelsblatt Management Campus’ New Year Learning Deal
The ESG Leadership Masterclass for professional and personal development offers you the perfect start to the new year — make 2026 your year of personal and professional growth! With the New Year Learning Deal, you can get 25% off the ESG Leadership Masterclass until January 31.
Take advantage of the discount for the ESG Leadership Masterclass to expand your skills in a targeted manner and consistently advance your professional goals in the new year:
The New Year Learning Deal is back: Get 25% off the ESG Leadership Masterclass — only until January 31.
Executive Perspectives Sustainable Corporate Governance in ESG Zeitschrift
In ESG — Zeitschrift für nachhaltige Unternehmensführung from C.H. Beck, Victoria Riess outlines how ESG-driven corporate governance supports long-term business success.
Strengthen your coverage with premium Sustainability and Digital Transformation articles by Victoria Riess, combining deep expertise with forward-looking industry thought leadership.
Top ESG Leadership Course Design Thinking at University of Passau
Victoria Riess trained future leaders at the University of Passau in the Design Thinking for Sustainable Development course, focusing on the development of digital products for sustainable habits.
Thought Leadership Publication Twin Transformation
In Twin Transformation: Why Sustainability and Digital Responsibility belong Together, Victoria Riess shows how ESG and digital responsibility work hand in hand to drive meaningful transformation.
Executive Live-Sessions with Victoria Riess at Handelsblatt
During this interactive Q&A hosted by Handelsblatt, participants engaged directly with Victoria Riess and received hands-on guidance on driving long-term success through sustainable corporate leadership.
Leadership Insights Empowering Sustainable Business
Victoria Riess on enabling sustainable business impact through digital transformation and responsible leadership.
Executive Perspectives Corporate Sustainability, Digital Responsibility and Long-term Performance in Handelsblatt
Victoria Riess on driving sustainable corporate governance and digital responsibility for long-term success in Handelsblatt.
- Executive Pitch People and Culture Drive your Organization’s ESG Success
- Thought Leadership Article Implementation of ESG Throughout the Organization
- Executive Viewpoint ESG Reporting — ESG Leadership is Synonymous With Data Management
- Leadership Insight ESG Materiality Matrix — Top 10 ESG Issues
- Executive Perspective Achieve ESG Leadership Through Holistic ESG Strategies
2. Our CIO as a tech leader is navigating the digital revolution, leveraging AI, sustainable technologies and innovation to tackle global challenges
As the world confronts pressing challenges like climate change and cybersecurity threats, Victoria Riess is helping Europe’s tech moving up the ladder even further, developing solutions that could redefine digitalisation.
Digital and AI Strategy Consultancy Riess Consulting
Riess Consulting is a top-tier German digital and AI strategy consultancy, built and scaled by Victoria Riess.
Hire Riess Consulting to gain direct access to Victoria’s hands-on tech expertise and strategic leadership — ensuring your digital and AI projects are delivered efficiently and successfully.
Victoria Riess’ new Board book Chefsache Beirat from Springer Gabler was officially out!
Victoria Riess’ new book Der Leitfaden für Beiräte zur Generativen KI-Revolution from Springer Gabler has been released, in which leaders learned how the Supervisory Board uses the opportunities of AI and overcomes challenges.
Discover actionable GenAI insights tailored for board-level decision-making — secure your copy of her book Chefsache Beirat today.
“AI governance isn’t just about compliance — it’s about leadership.” — Victoria Riess in SAP LeanIX
In the SAP LeanIX expert interview, Victoria Riess shared her perspective on where AI regulation is heading and what companies should do now to stay ahead of it.
One-on-One Interview with Top GenAI Expert Victoria Riess: Gain direct access to a market-leading AI and Generative AI expert.
Executive Panel Technology and Digital Innovation in British Council Alumni UK Sector Spotlight
Victoria Riess spoke on the British Council Alumni UK Sector Spotlight panel on Technology and Digital Innovation, sharing insights on entering the tech industry and future-proofing tech careers.
Book Victoria Riess as your AI Keynote Speaker and inspire your audience with powerful insights and transformative strategies that drive real business success.
The best Full Applied Digital Leadership course you’ve ever watched from Victoria Riess
In the Full Applied Digital Leadership course from Victoria Riess leaders learned how tech levers help them create growth in a sustainable way.
New to Victoria Riess’ e-learning programs? Take advantage of a special introductory offer and access the new Full Applied Digital Leadership course for just €14.99!
The best Full Applied AI and New Work course you’ve ever watched from Victoria Riess
The Full Applied AI and New Work course from Victoria Riess was where leaders could have really made an impact with AI for sustainable growth.
Kick off the Full Applied AI and New Work eLearning with Victoria Riess and build the skills you need for AI and the future of work.
Digital leadership — How to Make an Impact eLearning
Digital Leadership — How to Make an Impact is a high-impact eLearning course by Victoria Riess that empowers leaders to drive sustainable growth through technology.
Step into digital leadership. Learn online and elevate your tech career with Victoria Riess’s Digital leadership — How to make an impact program.
Full Applied Digital Leadership course (DL) — Victoria Riess
Created by Victoria Riess at Riess Consulting, the Full Applied Digital Leadership (DL) course aims to inspire those new to digital transformation while captivating seasoned leadership experts.
Ready to lead in the digital age? Learn online and advance your tech career with Victoria Riess’ Full Applied Digital Leadership course (DL).
Full Applied AI and New Work course (AN) — Victoria Riess
The Full Applied AI and New Work (AN) course by Victoria Riess, offered through Riess Consulting, was specifically designed to inspire newcomers to New Work while engaging AI experts.
Kick off your journey into Applied AI and New Work (AN) with Victoria Riess and build future-ready skills for the world of AI.
Victoria Riess’ Five Cents on Responsible, Opportunity-Driven AI
Victoria Riess’ Five Cents on Responsible, Opportunity-Driven AI offered executive insights into the challenges and opportunities of the AI era.
Thought Leadership Publication How CEOs Invest More in AI Augmentation
Victoria Riess explained why the world presents unprecedented opportunities to reshape work and make a meaningful difference through technology.
Executive Perspectives Revolutionising Work Through Technology
In a constantly changing world, Victoria Riess demonstrated that we are presented with opportunities to drive meaningful impact and reimagine work through technology.
Leadership Insights How GenAI Will Change the Way We Work
In conversation with Victoria Riess, leaders explored how GenAI is reshaping work, where AI is already being used today, and how these applications reflect what matters most to us.
Executive Report How CEOs Take the Friction Out of Work With Technology
Victoria Riess on how CEOs eliminate workplace friction through technology and why even amid the chaos of the past few years, progress hasn’t stopped.
CEO Insights Make a Difference With Technology
Victoria Riess reflected on how technology can drive real change and why being back feels fantastic after a few challenging years.
Thought Leadership Publication Was Quantenvorherrschaft bedeuten könnte: Knacken Quantencomputer Kryptowährungen?
Was bedeutet die “Quantenüberlegenheit” für Kryptowährungen, bei dem eine hocheffiziente Maschine einen Vorteil gegenüber allen anderen bietet? Dies beleuchtete Victoria Riess Beitrag.
Executive Perspectives How CEOs Transform Their Enterprise from Coal-intensive to Sustainable Energy
Victoria Riess on how to lead the shift from coal to clean energy — and why, despite industry differences, a common thread emerges.
Leadership Insights How CEOs Experiment With Highly Hyped Technologies
Victoria Riess on how CEOs navigate and experiment with highly hyped technologies and harness innovation to redefine work and make a difference.
- Flagship AI Keynote Technology Empowers Along the Employee Lifecycle
- Top 10 Digital Leadership Keynote 3x Growth Rates
- Victoria Riess — Featured GenAI Keynote Speaker Digital Skills as a Solution to the Talent Crisis
- The Tech Leader’s Keynote Talent Shortages, Energy Costs and Disruptive Business Models
- Victoria Riess — Top 10 Artificial Intelligence Keynote Speaker Engineers With at Least Three Offers
- Flagship IT Leadership Keynote Recession, Economic Uncertainty and Inflation
- Executive Generative AI Keynote Talent Crisis in the Technology Sector
- Top 10 Technology Leadership Keynote The World Needs You Again
- Victoria Riess — Featured AI Keynote Speaker Revolutionize Work
- The Digital Leader’s Keynote Make an Impact!
3. Our Founder CEO is a trailblazer who is redefining leadership, making a tangible difference in her organisations and in her communities
Victoria Riess has demonstrated exceptional vision, resilience, and the ability to make bold, strategic decisions that drive growth and foster positive societal change.
Riess Tech Female Talent Recruitment Platform
Riess Tech Female Talent Recruitment Platform empowers companies to connect with top female tech talent. Founded and scaled by Victoria Riess — one of Europe’s most recognized voices in Women in Tech — Riess Tech combines expertise in recruitment, diversity, and digital transformation to help organizations thrive.
We help companies attract the female tech talent they need to succeed in a digital world:
We empower companies to better understand and attract female talent. Reach out to discover the next generation of female tech leaders driving digital success.
Three-Time Finalist: Impact of Diversity Award 2025
We were deeply honored that Victoria Riess was shortlisted for the esteemed Impact of Diversity Award 2025 for the third time.
“Having been recognized as a Finalist in both 2023 and 2024, this third shortlisting was a testament to Riess Consulting’s relentless drive for innovation and excellence. It strengthens their resolve to champion Women in AI and push boundaries even further.” Impact of Diversity, 2025
Expand your reach to diverse talent by partnering with Victoria Riess as your Women in Tech Brand Ambassador — passionately promoting your tech brand.
Three-Time Nominee: Most Influential Woman 2025
We were deeply honored to share that our Founder CEO & CIO Victoria Riess has been nominated for the esteemed Most Influential Woman Award from Impact of Diversity once again this year.
Thought Leadership Publication D&I Backlash — A Playbook for Women in Leadership
As diversity comes under increasing pressure, Victoria Riess presented a four-step playbook to push back, foster inclusion, and accelerate women’s and female leadership.
Celebrated 300 Editions of Be a Leader Who Matters Newsletter
We were thrilled to mark over 300 editions of our newsletter Be a Leader Who Matters — your go-to sources for leadership inspiration and actionable strategies.
Boost your brand with professional social media marketing from Top AI Influencer Victoria Riess.
2025 provided an incredible opportunity to showcase the outstanding contributions of Victoria Riess who is changing the world for the better. Get in touch to shape sustainable, responsible, and future-ready leadership.
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