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.
How can I book Leo Johnson for my next event?
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Leo Johnson available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Leo Johnson's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Leo directly.
What topics does Leo Johnson specialise in?
Leo Johnson specialises in discussing climate change, innovation, business disruption and more.
What is Leo Johnson's speaking style like?
Leo delivers inspiring presentations that motivate audiences, blending deep insight with practical strategies. His engaging style encourages business leaders to embrace innovation and navigate disruption with confidence and clarity.
Does Leo Johnson offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Leo Johnson offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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