Mike Wittenstein

Expert in Customer Experience. Former e-Visionary at IBM

English

Portugues

Travels from

United States

Georgia

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CEO

customer experience

customer service

Founder

organizational development

out of the box

About the Expert

Who Is Mike Wittenstein?

For over three decades, Mike Wittenstein has successfully guided leaders and teams through periods of profound change, establishing himself as an expert in customer experience and digital transformation. His story-driven process clarifies strategic ideas, enhances brands, and creates exceptional customer experiences. A serial innovator, Mike founded one of the world’s first digital agencies (GALILEO), led customer experience practices at IBM, and created Storyminers, a consultancy focused on strategy, experience, and storytelling. His expertise spans industries from retail and healthcare to technology and hospitality, offering insights on design thinking, storytelling, innovation, employee experience, service design, and strategic communications.

What is his Background?

Throughout his career, Mike has partnered with global companies like AT&T, Adobe, Apple, Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, Holiday Inn, and IBM, as well as institutions such as the University of Phoenix and Piedmont Hospital. His insights have enabled clients to generate nearly $2 billion in added value. A renowned speaker, experience designer, and consultant, Mike’s international work spans 24 countries. Fluent in four languages —English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian— he brings cultural sensitivity and adaptability to diverse audiences. As the founder and managing partner of Storyminers, Mike now helps mid-market companies achieve higher operational performance and profitable exits, blending story, strategy, experience design, and technology.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Mike Wittenstein’s talks are inspiring and results-oriented, blending captivating storytelling with practical strategies for immediate implementation. Known for his accessible and positive style, he excels in live, virtual, and hybrid settings, simplifying complex concepts and fostering a supportive atmosphere for organizational change.

Selection of Conferences

Future Story

Learn how companies can anticipate and shape their future by leveraging storytelling. In this talk, Mike guides organizations in crafting “future stories” that envision change and drive team alignment. Attendees will explore techniques to bring strategic visions to life, harnessing the power of storytelling to fuel organizational success.

World’s Best Experiences

Mike reveals the secrets behind the world’s most impactful customer experiences, sharing real cases from various industries. Through examples from global brands, attendees gain insight into the core elements that create memorable and distinctive experiences, discovering how to apply these principles within their own organizations to stand out in the market.

The Future of Customer Experience

Focusing on emerging trends and technologies, Mike explores the future of customer experience. From digitalization to advanced personalization, this session details how organizations can adapt and lead in a constantly evolving environment. Mike provides valuable insights on evolving customer experiences to exceed market expectations.

Breaking Big Things

An inspiring talk on leading major organizational changes. Mike breaks down the essential steps for tackling and executing large-scale transformations, regardless of company size. With a focus on strategic clarity and collaboration, attendees learn how to “break big things” and achieve ambitious goals.

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