Eberhard von Koerber facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eberhard von Koerber
Eberhard von Koerber in March 2012
Born	(1938-06-11)11 June 1938 Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany
Died	3 August 2017 (aged 79)
Nationality	German
Occupation	Manager
Known for	Member of the Board of Management of BMW

Eberhard "Ebbo" von Koerber (born 11 June 1938 – died 3 August 2017) was an important German manager. He was known for his leadership roles in big companies. He also helped lead a famous global organization called the Club of Rome.

Who Was Eberhard von Koerber?

Eberhard von Koerber was born in Stade, Germany. He grew up to become a very successful manager. A manager is someone who leads and organizes a business or part of a business. He worked for some very well-known companies.

His Time at BMW

From 1984 to 1986, Eberhard von Koerber worked at BMW. BMW is a famous German company that makes cars and motorcycles. He was a member of the Board of Management. This means he was part of the main group of people who made big decisions for the company. His job was to handle sales and marketing. This involved selling cars and telling people about BMW products.

Leading at Asea Brown Boveri

Later, from 1988 to 1998, he worked for a company called Asea Brown Boveri. This company is often called ABB. It is a big company that works with robotics, power, and automation. He was a Vice President for the Group Executive in Zurich. In this role, he was in charge of ABB's activities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Work with the Club of Rome

From 2007 to 2012, Eberhard von Koerber was a co-president of the Club of Rome. The Club of Rome is a group of thinkers and leaders from around the world. They focus on important global challenges. These challenges include things like climate change and how people live on Earth. As co-president, he helped guide their work and ideas.

His Passing

Eberhard von Koerber passed away on 3 August 2017. He was 79 years old. He left behind a legacy of leadership in business and global thinking.