Nick Jankel is a leading theorist and practitioner of transformational leadership, recognised for his expertise in purpose-led and digital-first innovations. Nick has advised senior leaders at top organisations like Nike and Microsoft. His powerful keynotes inspire and transform audiences worldwide.
Nick Jankel is a groundbreaking theorist and practitioner of transformational leadership, renowned for his insights into purpose-led and digital-first innovations. A Cambridge-educated medic and serial entrepreneur, Nick Jankel has co-founded five purpose-led enterprises and advised over 100,000 senior leaders in diverse organisations such as Nike, Novartis, and No.10 Downing Street. He has also led over 100 breakthrough innovation projects for major firms including Microsoft, Unilever, and Diageo.
As a highly experienced and sought-after professional keynote speaker, Nick Jankel is known for his enlivening, incisive, and actionable talks. His presentations, which intersect technology, transformation, and commercial realities, have motivated and inspired senior leaders, people managers, and diverse conference audiences across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Nick Jankel’s interactive keynotes are celebrated for their powerful and moving content, making a significant impact on his audience.
Nick Jankel’s speaking career spans over twenty years, working on the frontlines of disruption. He has crafted a unique fusion of exhilarating ideas, evocative stories, and an energising stage presence. He has delivered keynotes for prestigious organisations like Google, Pfizer, LEGO, Tesco, Kellogg’s, AstraZeneca, NHS, Schroder’s, WWF, and the CHRO Summit. His experience and expertise have made him a top choice for conferences and corporate events seeking transformative insights.
Nick Jankel is the co-founder and CEO of the global leadership consultancy Switch On Leadership (SOL). SOL designs and delivers tailored, neuroscience-led, and impact-orientated leadership development, teamwork, and innovation programmes. In his role, Nick Jankel advises CEOs and top teams at organisations like Unilever, Syngenta, and Microsoft. He supports Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 companies in unleashing transformative leaders, breakthrough innovations, and AI-enabled regenerative business models. His aim is to help organisations forge a flourishing future for themselves and…
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