Rowan Gibson

Rowan Gibson

Keynote Speaker: Innovation Thought Leader, Bestselling Author, Global Leader of Innovation

Rowan Gibson Biography

Rowan Gibson is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost thought leaders on business innovation. He is often referred to as “Mr. Innovation” and “the Innovation Grandmaster.”

He is the internationally bestselling author of three significant books on business strategy and innovation – "Rethinking The Future," "Innovation to the Core," and "The Four Lenses of Innovation" – which have been published in over 20 languages. His book "The Four Lenses of Innovation," released on March 2, 2015, became a #1 new release on Amazon.com in two business categories. In February 2015, Gibson received the prestigious “Global Leader of Innovation” award for his substantial contributions to the field of innovation and strategy.

Over the past two decades, Gibson's international clients have included some of the world's largest and most successful organizations. He teaches them how to seize new growth opportunities, create new markets, and even transform entire industries by recalibrating their entire organizational systems around the paradigm of innovation.

Gibson is one of the world’s most in-demand public speakers. In just the last five years alone, he has delivered keynote speeches, innovation masterclasses, and public seminars in 61 countries. His list of addressed major organizations includes Accenture, Apple, Bayer, British Telecom, Coca-Cola, Credit Suisse, Dow Chemicals, Generali Group, Haier, Heinz, Henkel, IBM, Mars, Microsoft, Philips, P&G, Roche, Siemens, Steelcase, Telefonica, and Volkswagen.

Gibson's big-picture insights, compelling observations, and fresh business thinking along with his upbeat presentation style have impressed a wide range of audiences all over the world. He mixes insight, inspiration, and information in a way that always leaves an audience feeling energized. His presentations are known for their dynamic use of powerful images and succinct statements on graphic PowerPoint slides.

Gibson’s keynote speeches, executive sessions, and innovation masterclasses are always tailor-made to fit each audience, industry sector, and event format. He endeavors, wherever possible, to use business cases and examples that are relevant to the specific audience. He is constantly updating his slides with cutting-edge material and up-to-the-minute business news.

In his years on the public speaking circuit, Gibson has shared the stage with well-known personalities like Neil Armstrong, Ken Blanchard, Deepak Chopra, Bill Clinton, Jim Collins, Newt Gingrich, Guy Kawasaki, Chan Kim, John Naisbitt, Bertrand Piccard, Jonas Ridderstråle, Alvin Toffler, and Fons Trompenaars.

Gibson is also a prolific writer. In addition to his bestselling books, he has authored dozens of business articles, columns, and blogs which have been read all around the globe. He frequently appears in media including Forbes, CNN, BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, and BBC World Service. He has also been featured in several business documentaries.

Gibson is a co-founder of Innovation Excellence, a popular innovation website with an international group of over 27,000 members. The site serves up more than 1 million pages every month and provides an arsenal of resources from today's innovation thought leaders and practitioners aimed at helping every company achieve innovation excellence.

Gibson has lived and worked in various countries and speaks three languages fluently. Today, he divides his time between writing, public speaking, and consulting, focusing his efforts across the USA, Europe, and Asia.

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Rowan Gibson Speaking Topics

Mastering Business Model Innovation: Generating Game-Changing Growth Opportunities

The Four Lenses of Innovation: Reverse-Engineering the Mind of the Innovator

Making Innovation Happen: Practical Tools for Achieving Innovation Excellence

Innovation to the Core: A Blueprint for Transforming the Way Your Company Innovates

Winning in the Innovation Economy: The New Management Imperative

Rowan Gibson Videos

Rowan Gibson discusses The Four Lenses of Innovation
Rowan Gibson speaks about IT, Risk and Innovation
Rowan Gibson: The Four Lenses of Innovation

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What topics does Rowan Gibson speak about?

Rowan Gibson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Sales, Futurism, Business Leadership, Authors, Marketing, Economy, Creativity, Human Resources, Change Management, Business Growth, Government, World Affairs, Corporate Strategy, Finance, College, Leadership, Public Health and Strategic Leadership.

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Rowan Gibson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rowan Gibson for virtual events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Rowan Gibson can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Geoffrey Moore, Gary Hamel and Tim Sanders. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rowan Gibson for an upcoming event.

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

Rowan Gibson Speaking Topics

  • Mastering Business Model Innovation: Generating Game-Changing Growth Opportunities

  • The Four Lenses of Innovation: Reverse-Engineering the Mind of the Innovator

  • Making Innovation Happen: Practical Tools for Achieving Innovation Excellence

  • Innovation to the Core: A Blueprint for Transforming the Way Your Company Innovates

  • Winning in the Innovation Economy: The New Management Imperative

Rowan Gibson Videos

Rowan Gibson discusses The Four Lenses of Innovation
Rowan Gibson speaks about IT, Risk and Innovation
Rowan Gibson: The Four Lenses of Innovation
  • How do I book Rowan Gibson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rowan Gibson 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 Rowan Gibson, 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 Rowan Gibson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rowan Gibson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rowan Gibson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rowan Gibson, 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 Rowan Gibson speak about?

  • Who is the agent for Rowan Gibson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rowan Gibson 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 Rowan Gibson 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 Rowan Gibson 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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