Adam Kingl Keynote Speaker

Author, speaker, consultant, educator
Faculty with the UCL School of Management and Hult International Business School, instructor with Imperial Business School and the Moller Institute at Churchill College – University of Cambridge
Expert on future of business

Adam Kingl's Biography

Adam Kingl is sought for his expertise on the future of business. One of his primary areas of research is on the work and leadership paradigms of Generation Y, a demographic that composes half the global workforce today and 75% by 2025, to shine a light on the fundamental paradigm shifts that we will face in terms of what’s important to the world of business and how it will be led. This is the subject of his book, Next Generation Leadership, published by HarperCollins in 2020. His second book, Sparking Success, published by Kogan Page in 2023, explores what business can learn from the arts to enhance innovation, creativity, adaptability and inspiration. His new book, Executive Eats: The Cookbook for a Better Working Life, examines the confluence of nutrition, wellness and performance for professionals.

Adam also speaks from a practical perspective on topics such as how to improve strategic (business model) innovation, management (or leadership) innovation, and how successfully to leverage culture, empowerment and engagement in work-life.

Adam is Adjunct Faculty at a number of universities around the world including the University College London School of Management and the Moller Institute at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Previously, Adam was the Regional Managing Director for Duke Corporate Education Europe (Duke University) and Executive Director of Thought Leadership and Learning Solutions for London Business School. There, he directed some of the School’s flagship courses including the Accelerated Development Programme. He was also an Associate of the Management Lab and Saatchi & Saatchi for two years and served on the steering committee of the European Foundation for Management Development.

Adam has worked with organisations as diverse as Absa, Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Aldar Properties, Anglo American, Arla, Atlas Copco, Bahrain Telecommunication Company, BBC, BP, Boehringer Ingelheim, Carlsberg, CGI, Daimler, DBS Bank, Deloitte, Disney, Dubai Executive Council, European Central Bank, Ericsson, Firmenich, Heidelberg Cement, HSBC, Impala Platinum, Itochu, KAUST, Kearney, Kiilto, Kuehne+Nagel, Lloyds, LVMH, Maserati, McDonald’s, MultiChoice, Munich Re, NN International, Normet, O2, Oman Oil, Oracle, Orica, Panasonic, Pixar, Sanlam, Santam, Saudi Industrial Development Fund, Scandinavian Airlines, Schindler Group, Shell, Siemens, SM Retail, Societe Generale, Suntory, TAQA, Tata Consultancy Services, Tesco, Woolworths Financial Services, Young Presidents Organisation and Zurich Insurance.

Adam has spoken at public conferences including the World Expo-Business International (Milan), Global Leadership Summit, FT-Coca Cola Enterprises Future of Sustainability Summit, Future Talent Conference (London and Dubai), HR Directors Business Summit, Employee Benefits Connect, Corporate University and Learning Summit, Strategic HR Network Leadership and Talent Conference, HR Directors International Summit, EMVA Business Conference, Citywire, University Business Officers Summer Conference, National Leadership Institute (Kuwait), TUCO Conference, PCMA Conference, HR Strategy Forum, CIPD Talent Engagement Conference. Corporate conference keynotes have included those hosted by Braskem, Deutsche Bahn, EXA Infrastructure, Forsters, Harvard Business School Alumni Club, IQVIA, Kennedys Law, KPMG, L’Oreal, Pfizer, RGL Forensics, Tremco Illbruck, UBS and TiE – the global entrepreneurs’ network.

He has contributed to and been interviewed by publications including The Financial Times, Sunday Times, Forbes, Fortune, The Guardian, Fast Company, Business News Daily, Business Strategy Review, European Business Review, Dialogue, Employee Engagement Today, City AM, Changeboard (UK and UAE), Citywire, Dubai Eye (radio), Gulf News, Gulf Business, The National (UAE), Alrroya (UAE), People Management, Business Pioneer, Saudi Gazette, Trade Arabia, South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Economic Times, Management Today, HR Magazine (UK and Hong Kong), HR Grapevine, MEED Business Intelligence, Tokyo MX (television) and Edge – the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Adam holds degrees from London Business School, UCLA and Yale. He is a dual British-American citizen.

Next Generation Leadership

The definitive guide to leading the multi-generational workplace. Based on Adam's acclaimed book, Next Generation Leadership, this keynote reveals the fundamental shifts in how different generations view work, success and leadership.

Understanding generational paradigms and motivations
Building bridges between different expectations
Creating inclusive leadership practices that resonate across demographics
Practical strategies for talent retention and engagement
Preparing your leadership pipeline for the future

Strategic Innovation

As technology and other megatrends reshape our world, the most successful organisations will be those that are not afraid to confront their strategies regularly to explore if they are still fit for purpose. Discover how to address the relevance of your strategy amidst a constantly changing landscape.

How to think about strategy in its simplest terms
Identifying and challenging the assumptions implicit in your business model
Learn a fun framework for turning those assumptions on their heads and identify innovative alternatives
Achieve cut-through in your market with a unique strategy that differentiates from your competitors

Leading Change

In a world of constant change, the ability to adapt isn't just helpful—it's essential for survival. Learn the principles and practices of adaptive and innovative leadership that enable organisations to thrive in uncertainty.

Developing adaptive capacity in yourself and your team
Leading through ambiguity and complexity
Creating cultures of innovation that meet the moment

Innovation & Creativity

Creativity is a driving factor for success in order to adapt to fast moving trends and disruptions in the modern business landscape. After researching the habits of highly successful leaders in the creative arts, Adam has identified the behaviours required to foster an environment where creativity can thrive.

Nutrition & Wellness

Executives cannot perform for their organisations day in and day out unless they are looking after their bodies and minds. Learn nutritional tips for peak performance, emotional resilience, sustained energy and concentration.

A fun tour through the key ingredients for improving the factors of our daily success
Cooking tips and recipes (including cooking demonstrations or workshops if facilities allow!) that will contribute to key aspects of performance for leaders

Author of Next Generation Leadership, Sparking Success and Executive Eats. Adam’s research-backed insights have helped organisations worldwide adapt to the changing nature of work and drive innovation.
Adam’s keynote presentations are illuminating conversations that inspire innovation and new habits. He speaks with warmth, humour and compassion, creating approachable pathways to transformation.
Participants leave Adam’s sessions with practical, immediate strategies and approaches for engaging teams and fostering innovation, seeing results within weeks rather than months.
On the faculty of the University College London School of Management and Hult International Business School, associate lecturer at London Business School, Imperial College and the Moller Institute at the University of Cambridge, bringing world-class academic rigour to practical application.
All content is grounded in extensive research on generational leadership paradigms, innovation and the future of work, ensuring your team receives cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies.
Every keynote is customised to your organisation’s specific challenges, culture and goals for maximum relevance and impact.