Dustin Garis

Dustin Garis

Keynote Speaker: Chief Troublemaker at Ericsson, Former Global Marketing Leader at P&G, Innovation Pioneer

Dustin Garis Biography

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School, Dustin Garis is a pioneer in business innovation, defining the future of brand building, corporate entrepreneurship, and organizational design. His unique view of the world is born from an unusual professional career and fascinating life experiences across over 50 countries and six continents, not only preaching innovation but also seeking it out and living it. Throughout his disruptive career at companies like the Coca-Cola Company and Procter & Gamble, Garis has held the title of Chief Troublemaker, renowned for his deep and original understanding of consumer choice, product development, and employee creativity.

Known as the "Indiana Jones of Marketing," Garis has been known to begin his meetings with the help of opera singers, use an elevator as an office, conduct negotiations in Hong Kong spas, fetch well-water with low-income women in rural India, ride an 1,800 pound-bull in an Ohio rodeo, and travel through the office by Segway. But there's a method to this madness. Garis integrated these practices into his role leading global marketing innovation at P&G's FutureWorks—an innovation hub responsible for accelerating discontinuous growth by incubating, launching, and scaling breakthrough ventures worldwide. He also handled leadership for the P&G FutureWorks Emerging Markets division in Singapore, where his team managed a billion-dollar portfolio of new business models and early-stage technologies across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Garis's other roles at P&G included Chief Marketing Officer of Mr. Clean Car Wash, which paved the way for P&G's expansion into the services sector, with follow-up businesses such as the Tide Dry Cleaners. He also managed global marketing innovation at P&G's billion-dollar Oral Care brands (Crest, Scope, and Oral-B brands) and Fem Care (Tampax brand), where he developed and taught original consumer understanding practices. On stage, Garis challenges his audiences with talks focused on helping organizations expand innovation capabilities that drive consumer passion, employee well-being, and unreasonable business success. He has spoken at various prestigious platforms, including TEDx, sharing his insights on the pursuit of a memorable life. Currently, he serves as the Chief Troublemaker at Ericsson, continuing to influence global brands and foster innovative corporate cultures.

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Dustin Garis Speaking Topics

Corporate Entrepreneurship

Launching breakthrough market innovations begins with innovating the organization. There are evidence-based strategies for how traditional corporations can integrate the winning traits of entrepreneurial companies (adaptability, speed to market, engagement, creative culture, etc.), and, in this talk, Dustin Garis, explores them all. Examples include P&G FutureWorks and other Fortune 500 firms that have evolved to now reflect fresh start-ups. A must-see talk for companies invested in staying fresh and competitive.

The Meaning of Life and Business

Building a purpose-driven organization is requisite for survival in the age of authenticity. In this talk, Dustin Garis reveals the most powerful, yet untapped, universal human insight that drives consumer choices and employee creativity. Case studies from P&G brands, Coca-Cola, and other organizations illustrate how to successfully integrate purpose for multi-generational loyalty and market leadership

Human Innovation

Dustin Garis is a dynamic speaker who packs his talks with surprising interactive elements. In this talk, he taps into P&Gs fundamentals of innovation: The root of all innovation begins and ends with the human experiencesomething that many companies, in a blind rush to embrace the new, often forget about. The challenge is seeing past the noise and focusing on the key drivers of market disruption. What are they? Garis gives fascinating case studies, such as the Hairdresser Phenomenon, the Power of the Period, and other mind-bending principles, for reinventing the way all team members view consumers, the market, and their role as innovators.

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What topics does Dustin Garis speak about?

Dustin Garis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Marketing, Business Leadership, Change Management, Business Growth, Creativity, Customer Experience, Health, Social Media and Leadership.

Where does Dustin Garis travel from?

Dustin Garis generally travels from Cincinnati, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dustin Garis?

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Dustin Garis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Marketing and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dustin Garis for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dustin Garis generally travels from Cincinnati, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeff Taylor, Jim Carroll and Micah Solomon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dustin Garis for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Dustin Garis Speaking Topics

  • Corporate Entrepreneurship

    Launching breakthrough market innovations begins with innovating the organization. There are evidence-based strategies for how traditional corporations can integrate the winning traits of entrepreneurial companies (adaptability, speed to market, engagement, creative culture, etc.), and, in this talk, Dustin Garis, explores them all. Examples include P&G FutureWorks and other Fortune 500 firms that have evolved to now reflect fresh start-ups. A must-see talk for companies invested in staying fresh and competitive.

  • The Meaning of Life and Business

    Building a purpose-driven organization is requisite for survival in the age of authenticity. In this talk, Dustin Garis reveals the most powerful, yet untapped, universal human insight that drives consumer choices and employee creativity. Case studies from P&G brands, Coca-Cola, and other organizations illustrate how to successfully integrate purpose for multi-generational loyalty and market leadership

  • Human Innovation

    Dustin Garis is a dynamic speaker who packs his talks with surprising interactive elements. In this talk, he taps into P&Gs fundamentals of innovation: The root of all innovation begins and ends with the human experiencesomething that many companies, in a blind rush to embrace the new, often forget about. The challenge is seeing past the noise and focusing on the key drivers of market disruption. What are they? Garis gives fascinating case studies, such as the Hairdresser Phenomenon, the Power of the Period, and other mind-bending principles, for reinventing the way all team members view consumers, the market, and their role as innovators.

Dustin Garis Videos

Dustin Garis Finds Innovative Ways to Disrupt Your Normal Life ...
  • How do I book Dustin Garis to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dustin Garis for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dustin Garis, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dustin Garis or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dustin Garis for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dustin Garis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dustin Garis, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dustin Garis speak about?

    Dustin Garis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Marketing, Business Leadership, Change Management, Business Growth, Creativity, Customer Experience, Health, Social Media and Leadership.
  • Where does Dustin Garis travel from?

    Dustin Garis generally travels from Cincinnati, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dustin Garis?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dustin Garis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dustin Garis for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dustin Garis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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