Costas Markides is a renowned professor and global expert in business strategy and innovation, currently holding the Robert P. Bauman Chair in Strategic Leadership at London Business School. His professional mission is to help organizations and leaders rethink their competitive approach through innovation and strategic creativity. Recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers, he has a transformative impact on organizations internationally and on the training of senior executives. As a prolific author, Markides inspires companies and managers to anticipate and face the challenges of the modern business environment.
A graduate of Harvard Business School and Boston University, Costas Markides began his career as an Associate at Cyprus Development Bank and later as a researcher at Harvard Business School. Since 1990, he has been part of London Business School, leading and teaching executive education programs worldwide. He is the author of influential books such as “All the Right Moves”, “Game-Changing Strategies,” and “Business Model Innovation,” with articles published in Harvard Business Review and other leading journals. He has served on international academic boards and editorial committees, and actively participated in global forums such as the World Economic Forum in Davos. His latest research explores corporate entrepreneurship and the application of disruptive models to address social and business challenges.
Costas Markides’ talks are distinguished by a practical and visionary focus on strategy and innovation. His style blends conceptual clarity with real-life examples and actionable tools, targeting executive audiences, innovation teams, and business leaders. Markides offers disruptive insights on how organizations can lead change, transform business models, and seize opportunities in global markets. His ability to connect theory with practice gives the audience an inspiring and transformative experience.
A session on how organizations can challenge the status quo, create new value, and redesign their competitive strategies in ever-changing markets.
A talk focused on how companies can foster a culture of internal innovation to anticipate disruption and sustain growth.
A keynote exploring the new challenges and skills of leadership today, addressing how to manage uncertainty and leverage creativity to transform organizations.
If you are looking for an innovative and strategic speaker for your next event or conference on business management, you can book Costas Markides through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in strategy and innovation, Costas delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure his participation in your upcoming event.
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