Amir Elion Keynote Speaker

Former innovation leader at Amazon, Motorola and Teva
AI strategist helping organisations turn AI into business impact
AI Thematic Lead at Sweden’s Innovation Leaders Association

Amir Elion's Biography

Amir Elion spent 25 years inside companies like Amazon, Motorola, and Teva, not theorizing about innovation, but building the programs, running the workshops, and shipping the products. He has also been Director of Products at two startups, one in learning technologies, one in VR/AR, where he learned what it takes to build from zero.

When generative AI arrived, Amir realized the missing piece wasn’t the technology, it was the strategic thinking. Now he helps leaders stop treating AI as a science project and start treating it as a business tool.

Amir brings extensive experience in AI transformation across diverse industries and organisational contexts, with particular expertise in training professionals and building sustainable AI capabilities.

Today Amir serves as AI Thematic Lead at Innovationsledarna (Sweden’s Innovation Leaders Association), where he leads the AI thematic group shaping how Sweden’s top innovators approach artificial intelligence. He is also co-founder of Global Green Action Day, bringing the same innovation mindset to sustainability

AI Agents - Executive Perspectives:

What every business leader should be doing right now

Innovate like Amazon:

Stories and mechanisms from an AWS Innovation Program Leader

Business Value with AI:

Boosting productivity, creating new value, driving disruption

AI Product Innovation:

Product-building in the AI era, applicable to your industry

Working Backwards with AI:

How Amazon's innovation engine applies in the age of AI agents

He is a seasoned innovation and AI transformation expert who helps organisations turn artificial intelligence from a technical experiment into a practical business advantage.
He translates decades of hands-on experience in product development, innovation and emerging technologies into actionable strategies for leaders and teams.
He brings exceptional credibility through senior roles at companies including Amazon, Motorola and Teva, alongside startup leadership in VR, AR and learning technologies.
He is an engaging and pragmatic speaker whose insights combine real-world implementation experience with strategic thinking on AI adoption and innovation culture.
His insights equip organisations to build sustainable AI capabilities, strengthen innovation leadership and confidently navigate technological transformation.

Videos of Amir Elion

Amir Elion - AI and Innovation Keynotes and workshops

“AI Alone Won’t Save You” — Why Innovation Still Needs Humans with Amir Elion

How Can AI Scale Innovation 10x Faster in Your Business?

SIME Perspectives - Amir Elion

Articles, Media & Podcasts

Newsletter: Amir Elion - Think Big Leaders

Is your leadership mindset ready for Al?

Business Transformation Journey Podcast

The future of Product Leadership: Architecting AI workflows

The AI Momentum Podcast™

Working Backwards: Lessons on Innovation, AI, and Leadership with Amir Elion

Changemaker Q&A Podcast

Comments & Testimonials

“Amir worked with us to establish an AI Playbook for our 3,000+ employees. His ability to blend strategic AI insight with our company culture was remarkable. The workshops were engaging, hands-on, and directly led to a shift in how our teams approach AI adoption.”

Johan Ribberklint CEO, Knowit Cloud & Code

“Participating in Amir Elion’s AI Masterclass was a transformative experience. The depth, practical focus, and actionable insights made it the most impactful AI training I have attended. Highly recommended for leaders serious about strategic AI adoption.”

Fredrik Thuresson Director Consulting Expert, CGI

“Amir has significantly helped us structure and focus our innovation work. Through workshops and coaching, our team is now approaching innovation with clear purpose, structure, and confidence.”

Maja Frankel Secretary General, Friends

“Amir delivered an outstanding presentation on how AI is transforming innovation work. His clear explanations of complex concepts, combined with practical takeaways, made this the most useful AI session I have experienced.”

Danielle Lewensohn MSc PhD Director IPR Management, RaySearch Laboratories

“Amir explains Generative AI in an inspiring and accessible way. He has guided our management group through AI strategy work that gave us clarity, confidence, and a concrete action plan.”

Liselott Litzell Innovation & Product Development Manager, Orkla Wound Care

“Amir has a unique way of getting people engaged. His innovation sessions are fun, practical and deliver results you can use the next day. Concrete tools and methods, not just theory.”

Gunnar Storfeldt CEO & Co-Founder, Amplify AB