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Duncan Wardle
Duncan Wardle is a celebrated expert in innovative thinking, who works as the Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney. In this role of creativity head, he has got the opportunity to work with teams at Marvel, Pixar, Imagineering, Disney Parks, and Lucasfilm.
He is the key figure behind many of the interesting storylines produced by Disney. He is now delivering speeches across the world on innovative thinking with inside stories from Disney.
He has delivered speeches multiple times on the TEDx Talk platform. He was also featured in Forbes, and Fast Company.
He is also teaching Innovation and Creativity Masterclasses at Yale University. He was honored by the US with the American Citizen Award.
Heather McGowan
Heather McGowan is the founder and CEO of Woking Forward, a consultancy that helps organizations build the skills and strategies they need to thrive in the 21st century economy. She helps organizations and leaders understand the rapidly changing business landscape and develop the skills and strategies they need to adapt and succeed.
Heather’s focus is on the intersection of technology and workforce development, with the goal of creating a future where everyone has the skills they need to participate and thrive in a rapidly changing and increasingly digital economy.
As an innovation speaker, she is known for her engaging and thought-provoking presentations on topics such as the future of work, the impact of technology on business, and the role of leadership in driving innovation.
She holds a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, and a masters in Workforce Education and Development from Penn State.
Natalie Nixon
Natalie Nixon is an innovation expert who is passionate about helping organizations create meaningful change. She has 15 years of experience in the industry, providing strategic advice to companies in a variety of industries.
Natalie is known for her ability to turn ideas into realities and develop creative solutions that result in profitable outcomes. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for breakthroughs have been instrumental in helping organizations become more agile, efficient, and competitive.
As an innovation speaker, she helps individuals and organizations understand the power of innovation to drive success. She emphasizes how embracing change, utilizing the latest trends and technologies, and implementing creative solutions can benefit businesses.
Her talks focus on topics such as how to identify important opportunities in the market, developing innovative strategies, and creating cultures that foster creativity and growth. She also shares her personal journey of innovation and provides practical advice for achieving desired results.
Jeff DeGraff
Jeff DeGraff is a renowned innovation expert, author, and speaker. He is the founder and Chief Idea Officer of The Innovation Studio and the co-founder of the Competing Values Framework, a tool used by thousands of organizations worldwide to drive innovation.
DeGraff has over 25 years of experience working with leading companies and organizations, including IBM, GE, and the U.S. Navy, to help them foster a culture of innovation and create new products, services, and processes.
He is also an adjunct professor of management at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
DeGraff has written several books on innovation, including “Innovation You” and “The Innovation Code.”
Luke Williams
Luke Williams is an author, speaker, and expert on innovative leadership. He is the founder of the W R Berkley Innovation Labs, which assists in the development of innovative thought and ideas.
He also teaches innovation at the Stern School of Business at NYU. He serves as a fellow at one of the most famous design firms called Frog Design.
He is the recipient of more than 30 US patents and is the master brain behind the design of almost 100 products in various industries.
He has already traveled to 21 countries and delivered keynote speeches and lectures on prestigious platforms like the UN General Assembly and The World Innovation Forum.
Vijay Govindarajan
Vijay Govindarajan is one of the top experts in innovation and strategy in the world. He is a professor at the Tuck School of Business of Dartmouth College. He also serves as a fellow at the Harvard Business School.
He was cited as one of the top 5 management thinkers in the world by publications like Business Week, Forbes, The London Times, and The Economist.
He has collaborated with many corporate giants including Coca-Cola, Boeing, Colgate, FedEx, Sony, New York Times, and Walmart.
He has spoken on many distinguished platforms like The World Economic Forum, TEDx Talks, HSM World Business Forum, and Business Week CEO Forum.
He is the pioneer of the concept of reverse innovation, which is considered a groundbreaking innovation in the history of management.
Gary Hamel
Gary Hamel is an author, business thinker, and management speaker. He is the director of Management Innovation Exchange, a project that strives to reinvent management for the new age. He also serves as a faculty at the London Business School.
Hamel is a prolific writer who has to his credit the title of the most reprinted writer in the history of the Harvard Business Review.
He has written numerous books on innovative thinking and most of them were translated into more than 25 foreign languages owing to their popularity.
Some of his bestsellers are ‘What Matters Now’ and ‘The Future of Management’.
Susan Robertson
Susan Robertson is an innovative thought leader and consultant who is passionate about helping businesses make the most of their potential. She has over 15 years of experience in management, strategy, and operations, and has served as a consultant in industries such as technology, manufacturing, and healthcare.
She specializes in utilizing process improvement, advanced technology, and creative problem-solving to drive business success. Susan has worked with leading organizations around the world, from multinational corporations to small startups, to bring out the best in their workforce and tackle tough challenges.
With a deep understanding of human behavior, Susan is a powerful advocate for using innovation and collaboration to push the boundaries of what is possible. Her speaking topics include “Building A Culture of Curiosity”, “The Secret of Innovation from Edison to Davinci”, and “The Science of Creative Leadership”.
Matthew Luhn
Matthew Luhn is an accomplished innovation expert, storyteller, and creative strategist who has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, & The Wall Street Journal. He has over 25 years of experience helping companies create memorable stories, experiences, and products.
As a speaker, Matthew has inspired thousands of people in a wide range of industries to develop innovative approaches to solving complex problems.
With his unique combination of strategic and creative problem-solving abilities, Matthew has helped companies increase their revenues, build stronger brand loyalty, and gain competitive advantages in the marketplace.
He is a sought-after resource for innovative design thinking and storytelling techniques, inspiring people to embrace creativity and discover powerful new ways to succeed.
Charles Leadbeater
Charles Leadbeater is an innovation expert and thought-leader who has spent his career exploring the potential of emerging technology to transform the world. He has been a frequent keynote speaker at global conferences, consulted for some of the world’s largest companies, and written several books about the impact of technology on society.
An experienced public speaker and teacher, Charles has developed creative insights and ideas on how colleagues can use disruptive technologies to solve real-world challenges.
As a consultant, he provides recommendations and guidance on areas such as digital transformation and marketing strategy.
He has authored a book titled ‘Living on Thin Air’, which rose to popularity for the innovative ideas discussed in it and was later translated into multiple foreign languages.
Stephen Shapiro
Stephen Shapiro is a recognized expert in the field of innovation. He has over 20 years of experience helping organizations of all sizes and industries, from small startups to global enterprises, to become more innovative. He is the author of several books on innovation, including “24/7 Innovation” and “Best Practices are Stupid.”
Shapiro is a proponent of “inclusive innovation,” which emphasizes the importance of involving a diverse group of people in the innovation process in order to generate new ideas and perspectives. He also emphasizes the importance of experimentation, encouraging organizations to rapidly test new ideas and quickly discard those that don’t work.
He is the founder of the company 24/7 Innovation which focus on helping the companies to drive innovation from all levels of the organization, from front-line employees to top leaders, in order to make it an integral part of the company culture.
His approach of Innovation is not only about creating new products or services but it is about creating new way of thinking and working.
Frans Johansson
Frans Johansson is an innovation expert, speaker, and author. He is best known for his work on diversity and inclusion in innovation, as well as his book “The Medici Effect,” which explores the intersection of different ideas and cultures as a key driver of breakthrough innovation.
Johansson is the founder and CEO of The Medici Group, a consulting firm that helps organizations create more innovative and diverse cultures. He has worked with a wide range of companies and organizations, including Google, Nike, and the World Economic Forum.
In addition to his consulting work, Johansson is a sought-after speaker on innovation and diversity. He has delivered keynotes and talks at conferences and events around the world, and has been featured in numerous publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review.
Chris Denson
Chris Denson is a highly sought-after innovation expert, speaker, and author. He is the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Auburn University, where he teaches courses on entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.
He has spent over two decades working with some of the world’s most successful companies and organizations, helping them to develop and implement innovative strategies that drive growth and improve performance.
Chris is the author of “Creative disruption: How to Drive Disruptive Innovation and Transform Your Business,” in which he lays out a step-by-step framework for companies to innovate, disrupt and create new products, services and business models.
He also hosts the Creatively Disruptive podcast and has been a keynote speaker on topics such as innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship at events around the world.
Dustin Garis
Dustin Garis is a leading expert in innovation and product development. He has over 15 years of experience in helping organizations identify and capitalize on new opportunities.
He is highly adept at utilizing design thinking and user-centered design methods to develop new products and services that meet the needs of customers. He is also an expert in using lean startup principles and methodologies to quickly validate and bring new ideas to market.
In addition to his work as an innovation consultant, Garis is also a sought-after speaker and educator. He regularly delivers keynote speeches and workshops on the topics of innovation, product development, and entrepreneurship.
Garis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and a Master’s degree in Product Development. He is also a certified design thinking and lean startup practitioner. With his unique combination of design and business expertise, Garis is able to help organizations create new products and services that are both desirable and viable.
Robert Tucker
Robert Tucker is the founder and CEO of The Innovation Resource, a consulting firm that helps organizations achieve strategic and sustainable growth through the development of innovative products, services, and business models.
With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with a wide range of companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms, across a variety of industries including technology, healthcare, retail, and financial services.
Tucker is the author of several books on innovation, including “Driving Growth Through Innovation” and “Innovative Intelligence: The Art and Practice of Leading Sustainable Innovation in Your Organization.” In these books, he shares his practical and proven approach to innovation management, which emphasizes the importance of leadership, culture, and strategy in driving successful innovation.
In addition to his work as a consultant and author, Tucker is also a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting on the topics of innovation, leadership, and growth at conferences and events worldwide. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, and currently serves on the advisory boards of several start-ups and non-profit organizations.
Maxwell Wessel
Maxwell Wessel is an author, researcher, and entrepreneur, who is presently working as the Lead of Innovation and Transformation at SAP North America. SAP is a globally recognized software company based in the US.
At SAP, he is trusted with bringing to the forefront, innovations, and innovators that are disruptive and sustainable. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School where he served as a fellow at the Forum for Growth and Innovation.
His articles on innovation were published in Bloomberg Business Week, and Harvard Business Review. His client list includes Arcanum Alloy Design, Snag Films, and Modular Carpet Recycling.
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