

Over the course of a diverse career that spans entertainment, education and consulting, Adam Kingl has worked for decades immersed in the fields of innovation, strategy, culture, and leadership. As a dual British-American, he sees leadership as a creative pursuit – shaping the future through vision and adaptability – informed by his background in entertainment, consulting and education.


"I found the session very interesting, and I am applying your model to think outside the box, so very well done!"
"Let me first say that our group is a tough one and are very critical of speakers from the outside. HOWEVER, our group loved Adam’s talk. They felt it was relevant, to the point, and everyone could relate to what was covered. I received compliments on Adam all day."
"Interactive and engaging session with strong relevance to current challenges and practices."
Adam’s most recent role was Regional Managing Director at Duke Corporate Education in London, where he oversaw the organisation’s operations across Europe. He worked with clients to develop strategic HR network leadership that drives adaptability, performance, creativity and purpose in their respective industries.
Before that he was Executive Director of Thought Leadership at London Business School (LBS), where he promoted human-centric leadership. He worked with senior executives in various sectors and contributed to the HR strategy forum. He was also an associate at Saatchi & Saatchi and the Management Innovation eXchange.
Adam is deeply invested in the future of leadership, exploring strategic innovation and innovating management practice. His work aims to inspire strategic innovation and drive management breakthroughs that shape the modern business landscape.
He has even written a book about evolving work and leadership paradigms—“Next Generation Leadership” (HarperCollins; February 2020), offering insights into transforming business success.
Adam’s keynote presentations feel less like lectures and more like insightful conversations that spark fresh thinking. Whether speaking at a Global Leadership Summit or an International Business Summit, he’s all about breaking down barriers to creativity, tackling workplace challenges, and inspiring real change in organisational culture.
With a warm, down-to-earth style, he dives into how different generations approach work and leadership, pushing teams to rethink the way they communicate. His insights resonate at events like the Future Talent Conference and the HR Directors Business Summit, where leaders seek innovative strategies to stay ahead.
The result? An incredibly powerful competitive advantage—a clear, practical way to drive business success—without the usual corporate jargon. No wonder the group loved Adam’s talk!
He writes for and shares his expertise with publications like The Financial Times, Sunday Times, Forbes, Fortune, The…
Adam’s most recent role was Regional Managing Director at Duke Corporate Education in London, where he oversaw the organisation’s operations across Europe. He worked with clients to develop strategic HR network leadership that drives adaptability, performance, creativity and purpose in their respective industries.
Before that he was Executive Director of Thought Leadership at London Business School (LBS), where he promoted human-centric leadership. He worked with senior executives in various sectors and contributed to the HR strategy forum. He was also an associate at Saatchi & Saatchi and the Management Innovation eXchange.
Adam is deeply invested in the future of leadership, exploring strategic innovation and innovating management practice. His work aims to inspire strategic innovation and drive management breakthroughs that shape the modern business landscape.
He has even written a book about evolving work and leadership paradigms—“Next Generation Leadership” (HarperCollins; February 2020), offering insights into transforming business success.
Adam’s keynote presentations feel less like lectures and more like insightful conversations that spark fresh thinking. Whether speaking at a Global Leadership Summit or an International Business Summit, he’s all about breaking down barriers to creativity, tackling workplace challenges, and inspiring real change in organisational culture.
With a warm, down-to-earth style, he dives into how different generations approach work and leadership, pushing teams to rethink the way they communicate. His insights resonate at events like the Future Talent Conference and the HR Directors Business Summit, where leaders seek innovative strategies to stay ahead.
The result? An incredibly powerful competitive advantage—a clear, practical way to drive business success—without the usual corporate jargon. No wonder the group loved Adam’s talk!
He writes for and shares his expertise with publications like The Financial Times, Sunday Times, Forbes, Fortune, The Guardian, and Fast Company, along with several others, and develops executive education, sparking success through his industry-disruptive ideas and fostering a simple and approachable path to learning solutions, enabling different and better conversations within his field.
Adam has studied at London Business School, UCLA and Yale. He has also studied at Imperial College Business School and Hult International Business School. He’s qualified by the British Psychological Society in personality and competency assessment.
Originally from Silicon Valley, California, he now lives in Surrey, UK, and is a British and American citizen. His expertise is in leadership development, and he often collaborates on business school joint ventures to drive innovation in executive education.
His work combines organisational and personal purpose with management principles, using the management lab to grow. He’s also interested in the creative arts and applies innovative approaches to leadership and business strategy.
Bring the future of leadership to your stage by booking Adam Kingl as your keynote speaker. With his unique ability to connect across generations, Adam inspires fresh thinking while equipping leaders with the practical tools to cultivate creativity, adaptability, and purpose. By drawing on his extensive experience at top business schools and global organisations, he blends proven insights with real-world case studies that energise every audience.
Give your event the competitive advantage of cutting-edge leadership strategies—reach out today to secure Adam Kingl and spark a transformative conversation at your next conference or summit.

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