Professor Jamie Anderson is a world-renowned business thinker, author, and Professor of Leadership and Strategy. Blending academic insight with humour and energy, he delivers inspiring and practical talks on creativity, innovation, and the future of leadership that empower audiences to think differently and lead with purpose.
Professor Jamie Anderson is a leading global authority on leadership, creativity, and strategy. Recognised by the Financial Times as a “management guru” and named among the world’s “top 25 management thinkers” by Business Strategy Review, Jamie brings a rare combination of academic depth, entrepreneurial experience, and captivating delivery. Known as the “stand-up strategist”, he transforms complex business ideas into inspiring and actionable insights that leave audiences entertained, informed, and ready to lead with purpose.
Jamie is Professor of Leadership & Strategy at Antwerp Management School and has held teaching and research positions at some of the world’s most prestigious business institutions, including INSEAD, IMD, London Business School, Cornell University, and Oxford Saïd Business School. His extensive career has seen him work with leading global organisations such as Accenture, Coca-Cola, Google, HSBC, IBM, KPMG, Microsoft, Unilever, and Vodafone, helping senior leaders and teams to navigate disruption, foster innovation, and develop agile strategies for long-term success.
Renowned for his expertise in leadership development, organisational transformation, and strategic innovation, Jamie has delivered keynotes at global forums such as TEDx, The Economist Conferences, and the Financial Times Festival of Finance. His insights consistently bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, ensuring that his ideas resonate across industries and cultures.
Jamie Anderson’s speaking style is dynamic, engaging, and memorable. He brings together humour, clarity, and storytelling to make complex strategic and leadership concepts accessible and relevant. Whether addressing an intimate boardroom or a global conference, Jamie connects with his audience through intelligent insight and a touch of wit. His sessions are designed to inspire reflection and creativity, provoke new thinking, and leave audiences energised to take immediate, purposeful action in their organisations. Participants consistently describe his talks as transformative, blending intellectual depth with entertainment…
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