Bilal Kaafarani is Chief Innovation Officer and Group President of Yildiz Holding, the major Turkish manufacturer of food products, and Vice Chairman of NorthStar Innovation Company, a branch of Yildiz Holding. Bilal leads the efforts to embed Innovative thinking across the chain, whilst working with key stakeholders to create new... Read more
Bilal Kaafarani is Chief Innovation Officer and Group President of Yildiz Holding, the major Turkish manufacturer of food products, and Vice Chairman of NorthStar Innovation Company, a branch of Yildiz Holding. Bilal leads the efforts to embed Innovative thinking across the chain, whilst working with key stakeholders to create new business categories that are driven by consumer demands.
As a global innovation executive, Bilal has worked at P&G, Kraft, FritoLay, Pepsico International and The Coca-Cola Company. Key innovation platforms developed under Bilal’s leadership include: Coca-Cola’s groundbreaking Freestyle fountain drink equipment, Glaceau’s international expansion of Vitamin Water, Minute Maid Supermilky Pulpy, Simply Orange’s new range of juice product offerings, Frito Lay’s transition from highly saturated fats (palmoline) to high oleic oils (sunflower) for Lays, Cheetos, Doritos, and Ruffles; the development of Sensations, Artesana and Sun Chips, as well as Marketplace Innovations on brands such as Kraft Natural Cheese, Jell-O, TANG, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Toblerone, Milka and Altoids, and the acclaimed Category Innovation platform that resulted in a wide range of highly successful fat free products under the label of “Kraft Free”.
Bilal co-authored the book “Breaking Away: How Great Leaders Create Innovation that Drives Sustainable Growth–and Why Others Fail”. He was also named by BusinessWeek as one of the world’s “Top 25 Masters of Innovation”.
Bilal was inducted into the “Hall of Fame” for Wayne State University’s College of Engineering in 2008. In addition to his academic achievements, he holds patents for a number of breakthrough food sector technologies. Bilal had also served on the Innovation Advisory Board of Humana Corporations, which has now become the biggest US health insurance company.
Bilal Kaafarani is also a member of the Scientific Board for the Sabri Ülker Food Research Foundation (GAV) which was established in 2009 with the objective of enhancing the knowledge of nutrition science, in the public domain, with a special focus on the Turkish population and neighbouring regions.
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Bilal Kaafarani's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Bilal tailored to your event.
Bilal Kaafarani speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Bilal to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Bilal Kaafarani for events worldwide, subject to Bilal's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Bilal Kaafarani is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Bilal can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Bilal Kaafarani on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Bilal can offer.
Bilal Kaafarani delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Bilal Kaafarani's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Bilal's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Bilal Kaafarani can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Bilal's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Bilal Kaafarani is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Bilal Kaafarani, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Bilal's current availability for your dates.