Overview

• Alexander Wehrle, CEO of VfB Stuttgart, discussed his five years as a funeral director during a recent podcast interview, calling it the most formative experience of his life.
• Wehrle highlighted the contrast between the emotional realities of his past work and the high-stakes negotiations in professional football.
• He emphasized the importance of conducting difficult conversations with dignity, a skill he developed while working with grieving families.
• Wehrle explained how his experiences with loss and mortality deepened his appreciation for the fragility and value of life.
• As CEO of VfB Stuttgart for over three years, Wehrle applies these lessons to his leadership, emphasizing empathy and perspective in decision-making.