Christian Horner

Meet Christian Horner

Former CEO and Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner is one of Formula 1’s most consistent and successful leaders of the modern era. Over a 20-year tenure, he guided Red Bull to 14 World Championship titles, overseeing two distinct periods of sustained dominance at the highest level of the sport.

Expertise

Transforming Red Bull Racing: Appointed Team Principal in January 2005 following Red Bull’s acquisition of Jaguar Racing, Christian became the youngest Team Principal in Formula 1 at the time. Working to a clear long-term vision, he transformed an uncompetitive team into a championship-winning organisation within five seasons.

Championship Dominance: Under Christian’s leadership, Red Bull Racing secured eight consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships between 2010 and 2013 with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. A second era of dominance followed from 2021 to 2024 with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, cementing Red Bull’s position at the forefront of Formula 1.

Building a World-Class Organisation: Christian assembled one of the strongest leadership and technical teams in the sport, including the early signing of David Coulthard and the recruitment of legendary designer Adrian Newey. The team achieved its first podium at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix and its first victory with a 1–2 finish at the 2009 Chinese Grand Prix.

Motorsport Entrepreneur: Before Formula 1, Christian competed as a driver up to Formula 3000 and founded Arden International, one of the most successful junior racing teams of its era. Arden’s success attracted Red Bull’s backing and ultimately led to Christian being entrusted with the company’s Formula 1 project.

Legacy & Recognition: Despite major regulatory change and intense competition from manufacturer teams, Red Bull Racing remained a consistent race-winning force throughout Christian’s leadership. He was awarded an OBE in 2013 and appointed a CBE in 2024 for services to motorsport. His tenure at Red Bull Racing concluded in mid-2025 following organisational changes at the parent company.

Speaker Topics

• High-Performance Leadership: Building and sustaining winning teams over the long term.
• Innovation and Competitive Advantage: Challenging established players and redefining success.
• Strategic Vision and Decision-Making: Navigating disruption, regulation change and relentless competition.