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Innovation speaking that drives action

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15 years. 4 continents. One mission: make innovation practical.

I've delivered keynotes to audiences of 1,500+, from Silicon Valley tech giants to Victorian government megaprojects. Whether it's Microsoft's leadership team, Coty's country managers, or engineers building tomorrow's infrastructure, my talks transform complex innovation challenges into clear, actionable strategies.

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Clients include

Client logos including Nike, Microsoft, Chanel, Levi's, Meta, LVMH, Google, L'Oréal, Coty, LEGO, Swarovski, Mercedes-Benz, TikTok, Carrefour, EY, IKEA, Hugo Boss and Walmart

Why organisers book me

Tailored, not templated

Every presentation is customised with your industry's data, your organisation's context, and your audience's specific challenges. No recycled slides. No generic case studies.

Cross-industry intelligence

My work spans retail, infrastructure, beauty, technology, and government. You get insights your competitors miss because they're only looking at their own industry.

Energy that translates

Whether live or virtual, I bring the presence and pace that keeps attention in an age of second screens. Clear, memorable, actionable.

Sample keynote topics

These are starting points. Together, we'll craft the perfect angle for your event.

The future of your industry

  • Tomorrow's consumer, today's strategy
  • Retail's next growth engine
  • Smarter infrastructure for the next decade

Innovation & transformation

  • No theatre innovation turning experiments into earnings
  • Hidden profit pools in everyday innovation
  • The innovation paradox - moving fast in regulated industries

AI & emerging technology

  • AI that pays its own way - uses saving money right now
  • The five AI questions every professional should be asking
  • AI readiness audit - seven questions to ask before budgeting

Strategy & growth

  • Cross-industry lessons for breakthrough growth
  • Small bets, big wins
  • Adaptive strategy in volatile markets

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Specialist expertise

Retail keynotes

Retail

From Chanel to LEGO, I've delivered keynotes that help global retailers innovate and thrive in a fast-changing market.

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Built environment keynotes

Built environment

I've spoken at major events on transforming transport, infrastructure, and public spaces through innovation and AI.

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Or email hello@catetrotter.com