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Kenneth (Hap) Klopp is an influential entrepreneur and the visionary founder of The North Face, a company that set the standard for innovation and quality in the outdoor, mountaineering, backpacking, and skiing industries. With an MBA from Stanford University, Klopp served as President and CEO of The North Face for over 20 years, transforming it from a small, 14-person operation into a global brand with over 1,000 employees and a presence in 45 countries. After selling The North Face in 1988, Klopp founded HK Consulting, a brand-focused strategic consulting firm based in San Francisco. His consulting work spans from startups to billion-dollar corporations, with a partner office in Japan.
As a Stanford graduate with a BA and MBA, Hap Klopp turned his love for adventure into a career by founding The North Face and leading it through two decades of rapid expansion. Under his leadership, The North Face became a global brand known for its durability, quality, and innovation. In addition to running HK Consulting, Klopp is an accomplished author of two books on leadership: *Conquering The North Face, an Adventure in Leadership* and *Almost—12 Electric Months Chasing a Silicon Valley Dream*. He also serves on various corporate boards and, with two partners, recently acquired the 100-year-old rugby brand Canterbury of New Zealand, which operates worldwide. Klopp is a professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Hult International Business School and regularly lectures at top universities including Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and UC Berkeley.
Hap Klopp’s conferences are highly engaging and insightful, covering topics from brand building and leadership to digital transformation and the future of AI in education. Known for his storytelling approach, Klopp shares practical insights on entrepreneurship and branding, drawing from his experiences building The North Face and consulting for global companies. His lectures inspire audiences with actionable strategies on innovation, leadership, and thriving in the knowledge economy. Klopp’s talks are ideal for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and students eager to learn about resilience, adaptability, and creating impactful brands.
In this conference, Hap Klopp reveals the principles and strategies that led The North Face to become a global leader in the outdoor industry. He discusses how to foster brand loyalty, deliver quality, and build a brand that resonates deeply with customers.
Drawing on experiences from his best-selling book, Klopp examines the parallels between adventure and leadership. He shares lessons on resilience, adaptability, and leadership, showing how to overcome business challenges with the same spirit of adventure.
Klopp explores how artificial intelligence is transforming higher education and helping people navigate the challenges of the knowledge economy. This talk offers a new perspective on using AI as a tool to develop essential skills for future success.
If you’re seeking a talk that’s inspiring and packed with actionable insights on branding, leadership, or navigating future challenges, you can book Kenneth (Hap) Klopp through Thinking Heads. As a renowned brand builder and expert in innovation, Hap offers a unique perspective on building resilience and success in business. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and secure his participation in your next event.
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