Book Strategy Speakers

Dr. Mariana Mazzucato, CBE, is a professor at UCL and the Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose (IIPP). She is a globally influential economist who advises governments on innovation-led inclusive and sustainable growth. The author of four bestselling books, including The Entrepreneurial State and Mission Economy, her work has fundamentally reshaped the debate on value creation. As a speaker, she provides actionable, research-backed insights on how to build a Mission Economy and drive transformational change through public-private partnerships and redefined purpose.

Shivshankar Menon is the former National Security Advisor and Foreign Secretary of India. He served as Ambassador to China, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. An alumnus of St. Stephen's College and a Richard Wilhelm Fellow at MIT, his books include Choices and India and Asian Geopolitics. His keynotes provide authoritative, firsthand insights into geopolitical risk, diplomacy, and the complex foreign policy challenges facing India and the world.

Dr. Renée Mauborgne is the Co-director of the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute and was named the world's Most Influential Management Thinker by Thinkers50. She is the co-author of the global bestsellers Blue Ocean Strategy and Blue Ocean Shift. Her research on creating new market spaces has been adopted by nearly 3,000 universities worldwide. As a speaker, she provides strategic frameworks for achieving Blue Ocean Shift, enabling organizations to achieve growth, drive innovation, and make competition irrelevant in their industries.

Gerd Leonhard is a leading global Futurist and Digital Ethics expert, whose bestseller Technology vs. Humanity is available in 12 languages. He has delivered over 2,000 keynotes across 70+ countries, reaching millions live. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and governments, he provides bold insights into the future of AI, digital transformation, and business. His unique "super-keynotes" use immersive media to challenge audiences to shape the future for the better, making complex trends feel thrillingly real.

George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster, author, and the founder of Geopolitical Futures. With over two decades of experience in intelligence and publishing, he is a sought-after expert on global affairs and international strategy. Friedman has published several books, including the New York Times bestseller The Next 100 Years. His work offers a strategic understanding of complex global dynamics, providing audiences with a framework for navigating geopolitical risks and opportunities. As a speaker, he provides high-level analysis on international relations, foreign policy, and the future of global power.

Dr. Bertrand Piccard is a pioneering explorer, psychiatrist, and the Founder of the Solar Impulse Foundation. He is famous for completing the first non-stop round-the-world balloon flight and the first round-the-world solar flight. A UN Ambassador for the Environment and Special Advisor to the European Commission, his mission is to select 1000 efficient solutions to protect the environment profitably. His keynotes inspire audiences with his pioneering spirit, demonstrating how to find synergies where others see opposition and encouraging political action on sustainability.

Dr. Robert B. Wilson is a Nobel Laureate in Economics (2020) and an Emeritus Professor at Stanford Business School. He is a pioneer in auction theory, market design, and competitive bidding. His foundational work established the auction model used by the FCC to award broadcast licenses. As a highly sought-after speaker, he offers an unmatched perspective on the efficient and reliable delivery of critical resources, advising governments and industries on pricing, negotiation, and market design.

Stéphane Garelli is a world authority and pioneer in the field of competitiveness. He is the Founder of the IMD World Competitiveness Center and a former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and the Annual Meetings in Davos. His best-selling books, including Top Class Competitors and Are you a Tiger, a Cat or a Dinosaur?, provide clear frameworks for success in the new global economy. As a speaker, he uses his trademark graphics and clear-cut approach to help audiences develop a "so what" attitude toward change, turning complex problems into strategic opportunities.

Dr. Herminia Ibarra is the Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. She is an award-winning author and a leading global expert on leadership, career transition, and organizational transformation. Her highly influential books, including Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader and Working Identity, are staples in business education. As a speaker, she provides actionable strategies for leading cultural change and developing the five vital skills necessary for sustained corporate transformation in a digital and highly-competitive age.

Dr. W. Chan Kim is a Professor of Strategy and the Co-Director of the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute. He is a globally influential management thinker and the co-author of the four-million-copy bestseller Blue Ocean Strategy. His strategic frameworks have been adopted by nearly 3,000 universities worldwide. As a speaker, he provides authoritative insights on strategic growth, innovation, and the creation of new market spaces, empowering multinational corporations and governments to navigate economic transformation.

Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur who has founded nine companies, including Prophet and L2. He is recognized as a leading voice on technology, business strategy, and the future of capitalism. The New York Times bestselling author of titles like The Four and Post Corona, Galloway's work is translated into 28 languages. His keynotes offer corporate audiences a candid and actionable analysis of market disruption, financial security, and the future of work, making him a high-demand keynote speaker for major industry events.

Dr. Rita McGrath is one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation and is consistently ranked among the top 10 global management thinkers. She is a longtime faculty member at Columbia Business School. Her best-selling books, including The End of Competitive Advantage and Seeing Around Corners, provide a clear framework for anticipating disruption. As a highly sought-after speaker, she consults with top firms on strategic growth and change, offering research-backed methodologies praised by the late Clayton Christensen as "some of the most important tools of management."

Dame Ellen MacArthur is a record-breaking solo sailor and the UK’s most successful offshore racer. Following her retirement, she founded the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2010, which is the world’s leading advocate for the circular economy. Her Foundation's work on the circular economy has been recognized at the World Economic Forum and advises the European Commission and the OECD. As a speaker, she shares her personal journey and provides a clear, action-oriented vision for businesses and leaders to adopt the transformative principles of sustainable resource use.

Dr. Jonah Berger is a Wharton School professor and a leading global expert on influence, word of mouth, and behavioral science. He has authored four international bestsellers, including Contagious and Magic Words, with millions of copies in print worldwide. A highly sought-after speaker, he consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, and The Gates Foundation. His talks provide audiences with research-backed strategies on effective communication, overcoming resistance to change (The Catalyst), and designing content for maximum social impact.

Chris Voss is a former FBI Chief International Hostage and Kidnapping Negotiator and the CEO of The Black Swan Group. His book, Never Split the Difference, has sold over one million copies worldwide. As an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, he translates his high-stakes experience into practical lessons on negotiation, strategy, and business. His keynotes provide audiences with the counter-intuitive and tactical skills needed to master any high-stakes interaction and achieve superior outcomes.

Jim Collins is a world-renowned business thinker and author who spent over 25 years researching what makes companies great. His bestsellers, including Good to Great and Built to Last, have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. As a former Stanford faculty member and a current advisor to CEOs, Collins provides research-backed insights on strategic organizational thinking and leadership in chaos. His presentations offer actionable blueprints for achieving and sustaining greatness across both the business and social sectors.

Salim Ismail is a world-renowned entrepreneur, technology strategist, and the bestselling author of Exponential Organizations. He is the founder of ExO Works and the founding Executive Director of Singularity University. His expertise lies in demonstrating how organizations can leverage breakthrough technologies to achieve 10x growth. As a sought-after speaker, he consults with Fortune 500 companies and governments, providing audiences with a tailored action plan and a new process for leading-edge thinking on innovation and growth.

Dr. Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Professor at the University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group. Widely called the “father of modern HR,” he is a pioneering expert in organization capability, leadership, and human resources. He has published over 30 books, delivered keynotes in 90 countries, and advised over half of the Fortune 200. His keynotes provide leaders with practical, research-backed solutions on HR transformation, results-based leadership, and how to build the organizational health necessary for superior business performance.