Rowan Gibson

According to Forbes, Rowan Gibson is “one of the most recognized thought leaders in business innovation”. He is the internationally bestselling author of 3 major books, which have been published in 25 languages, and a trusted strategic adviser to a long list of Fortune 500 companies. Rowan was awarded ‘Global Leader of Innovation’ for his significant contribution to the field of innovation strategy, and he has also been shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award. Most recently, he is the creator of Zatory – a cutting-edge AI-powered end-to-end management platform for innovation, based on his globally-renowned systematic ideation methodology – The 4 Lenses of Innovation™.

Rowan is a top public speaker and executive educator, having delivered his keynote speeches and multi-day masterclasses in 64 countries. He was the originator of the term “Innovation Excellence,” and over the past 25 years his experience and thought leadership have made him a “strategic secret weapon” and innovation catalyst for some of the world’s largest organizations.

Rowan is President of Imagination Bridge, a leading global consulting firm in the field of strategic innovation, and Chairman of Zatory Inc., focused on providing software-centric enterprise solutions for innovation excellence. His clients have included Apple, Bayer, Coca-Cola, Dell, Haier, IBM, Mars, Microsoft, Philips, Procter & Gamble, and many others. He has helped countless companies seize valuable new growth opportunities and even reinvent whole businesses by making radical innovation happen.

Rowan Gibson’s media appearances include Forbes, CNN, Sky News, BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, and BBC World Service. The media have labeled him “Mr. Innovation”, “The Innovation Grandmaster”, “The W. Edwards Deming of innovation”, “an innovation management ninja”, and “the maestro of business innovation”.

Keynote talks 

Innovation at the Speed of Change: In a world where disruption is constant and competitive advantage is increasingly short-lived, Rowan Gibson shows leaders how to rethink strategy, reinvent business models, and build the capabilities needed to innovate faster than the market is changing. This keynote explores how organizations can anticipate the future, unlock new growth opportunities, and create a culture of innovation excellence that keeps them ahead in a new competitive era.

Driving Intelligent Innovation with AI:AI is transforming the way companies imagine, design, and deliver the future. In this keynote, Rowan Gibson explores how leaders can harness artificial intelligence to accelerate innovation, uncover fresh opportunities, and reinvent the way their organizations create value. The session focuses on AI-enabled innovation, creative leadership, strategic renewal, and the practical steps needed to turn emerging technologies into real business growth.