Leo Johnson, Visiting Business Fellow at Oxford University’s Smith School of Enterprise & Environment, lectures on the university's most popular Masters programme.
He presents several BBC World and Radio 4 series on megatrends and innovation, including Down to Business, World Challenge, FutureProofing, Hacking Happiness, and Hacking Capitalism.
Leo has also served as an adviser at PwC to the Global Centre for Transformative Leadership and now as PwC's Head of Disruption & Innovation.
In his presentations, Leo explores the converging trends impacting today’s business leaders, such as climate change, generative AI, and geopolitical instability. He examines how these factors influence an organisation’s global standing and forecasts divergent future scenarios.
Leo outlines strategies and innovation advantages necessary for navigating business disruption, with a focus on transformational leadership during times of upheaval.
After studying at Oxford and INSEAD, Leo joined the World Bank as a Resource Economist before co-founding Sustainable Finance, a boutique advisory firm later acquired by PwC Group.
He is the co-author of Turnaround Challenge: Business & the City of the Future and a regular contributor to the Financial Times.
Leo also serves as a judge for the FT’s Boldness in Business Awards.
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What topics does Leo Johnson specialise in?
Leo Johnson specialises in talking about climate change, innovation, business disruption and more.
What is Leo Johnson's speaking style like?
Leo captivates audiences with his insightful presentations on megatrends and innovation, inspiring business leaders to navigate disruption with strategic foresight and transformational leadership. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Leo Johnson offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Leo Johnson offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Book Leo Johnson to energize your team with cutting-edge insights on leadership, innovation, and navigating disruption. His expertise from Oxford, BBC, and PwC will transform threats into opportunities, unlocking your team's full potential.
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