Chris Heemskerk
Top-Ranked Innovation and AI Keynote Speaker; Ex-Apple and Google Innovation Labs USA; Ranked #1 across 237 Innovation Keynotes
Chris Heemskerk is the go-to expert for organizations looking to build a world-class innovation culture and become AI-first. Ranked #1 across 237 innovation keynotes (4.94/5), he brings over a decade of leadership at Google. He authored The Innovation Scorecard™, advised Google's Innovation Lab, and partnered with Harvard Business School on two innovation Case Studies. His sessions deliver actionable tools to drive innovation strategy, strengthen culture, and lead AI-first transformation.
Under $25,000
Drawing from over a decade of experience at leading technology firms, including Google and Apple, Chris Heemskerk showcases his vision on corporate innovation by heading The Innovation Alliance, a global network of tech executives and innovation leaders.
As former Head of Scaled Acquisitions for Google in North America, Chris transformed his business operation into a global center for innovation and operational excellence. Hence, he was asked to serve as an advisor to Google's Innovation Lab and established a partnership with Harvard Business School to document the lab’s endeavors in two HBS Case Studies, in which he features.
In pursuit of providing organizations the necessary resources to innovate consistently, he authored The Innovation Scorecard™, a comprehensive framework that enables firms to maximize their innovation capabilities and discover new growth opportunities.
He has been a highly sought-after innovation speaker and workshop facilitator, delivering impactful sessions both within Google and on international stages. His global engagements include speaking at prestigious organizations such as the United Nations in Rome, Amazon, Salesforce, and Verizon. Chris's educational journey is rooted in his passion for lifelong learning. He is a faculty member of The European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (eiis.eu) and holds Executive Certifications in Innovation Leadership from Harvard Business School (HBS) and acquired sponsorship to attend the HBS High Potential Leadership Program of 2019. He’s certified in Design Thinking at Stanford University and holds an MSc in Marketing from the London School of Business and Finance.
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Chris Heemskerk
Discipline, Not Hype, Will Define AI Innovation
Chris Heemskerk’s Speech Topics
Innovation Culture and Digital Transformation
The audience will learn how the world’s most innovative companies operate, and what we can learn from them. The keynote provides concrete, actionable steps with The Innovation Scorecard™.
- How can some firms innovate consistently, while most cannot?
- How can you build an Innovation Engine for your organization?
- How can you build and lead a culture of Innovation in your organization?
- How can we leverage AI in our business?
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