Peter Hinssen is one of the world’s foremost experts in innovation, technology, and leadership. His mission is to help organizations thrive amid disruption by embracing a bold, optimistic, and adaptive mindset. As founder of nexxworks and advisor to global brands, Peter drives transformative thinking about the future of business in the “Never Normal” era. A pathological optimist by his own admission, Peter has delivered more than 1,500 keynotes worldwide for Fortune 1000 companies and is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice on innovation and leadership.
Peter is the author of six bestselling business books, including The Uncertainty Principle (2025) and The Day After Tomorrow (2017). He has worked with top global companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, HSBC, and Danone, and teaches at renowned institutions like the London Business School and MIT Sloan. As a serial entrepreneur, he founded and successfully exited multiple tech startups, including Porthus, which went public before its acquisition. He also served as Entrepreneur in Residence at McKinsey and is currently a board advisor for companies like Belfius and Mediahuis. He also lectures at the Stockholm School of Economics and has delivered keynotes for organizations including Google, Gartner, PayPal, and Apple. Beyond nexxworks, Peter has founded five companies and remains an active investor in startups worldwide.
Peter’s talks are known for their rich insights, sharp clarity, forward-thinking vision, and dry humor. He tackles complex topics such as disruption, adaptive leadership, and innovation strategy in a way that’s engaging and actionable. His presentations are tailored for executive audiences, transformation leaders, and corporate teams seeking pragmatic inspiration. Audiences value his ability to turn complex, uncertain trends into a hopeful, practical roadmap for action, delivered with the depth of a scholar and the wit of a natural storyteller.
A practical guide for bold leadership in extreme uncertainty, offering actionable insights for the “Never Normal” world. Drawing on his 2025 book of the same name, Peter shows leaders how to treat uncertainty as raw material for opportunity rather than a threat.
An exploration of how organizations can continuously reinvent themselves, like the mythical phoenix, to remain competitive. Peter illustrates how legacy organizations can rise from disruption instead of being replaced by more agile challengers.
A strategic framework encouraging long-term innovation thinking to stay ahead of exponential change. First published in 2017, this talk remains a foundational guide to preparing organizations for exponential technological change.
If you are looking for an inspiring and strategic speaker for your next event or conference on innovation, leadership, or technological disruption, you can book Peter Hinssen through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in corporate innovation, Peter 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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