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Keynote SpeakerIlenia Vidili

Customer Centricity Advisor & Trainer | Professional Keynote Speaker | Author

Ilenia Vidili is a sought-after customer-centricity advisor, international keynote speaker, and acclaimed author.  Her mission is to help businesses achieve a competitive advantage by becoming more customer-centric — helping them to think differently, streamline processes, turn product mentalities into people mentalities, and create more value for their customers. Through her... Read more

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Popular Talks by Ilenia Vidili

  • The Disruptor’s Mindset: How To Crush Irrelevance And Lead Business Transformation

    The world is evolving at breakneck speed—but most organisations aren’t. 52% of Fortune 500 companies have vanished since 2000*. Why? Legacy systems, outdated thinking, and rigid business models leave companies blind to shifting customer expectations and market earthquakes. The result? As giants fall, agile disruptors rise and take over.

  • Customer-Centricity: A Journey of Transformation with Customers at the Centre

    The prevalent challenge facing many businesses today is loss of relevance due to commoditisation of products, low customer satisfaction scores, and the struggle to retain and engage customers. Despite widespread talk about customer-centricity, most companies are still operating with outdated, product-focused mindsets that fail to meet today’s emotional and functional…
  • The AI Readiness Roadmap. Five pillars to turn AI into lasting customer value and measurable business outcomes.

    Most organisations are investing heavily in AI, but many AI implementations aren’t creating the value they promise. Instead, they’re creating complexity inside the business and friction for customers. Too often, companies add AI on top of broken workflows and then mistake it for progress. In this provocative keynote, Ilenia Vidili…

Biography

Ilenia Vidili is a sought-after customer-centricity advisor, international keynote speaker, and acclaimed author. 

Her mission is to help businesses achieve a competitive advantage by becoming more customer-centric — helping them to think differently, streamline processes, turn product mentalities into people mentalities, and create more value for their customers. Through her keynote speeches, Ilenia has inspired leaders and C-level executives of the likes of Coca-Cola, L’Oréal, KLM, and Harrods. 

Ilenia is the author of “Journey to Centricity: a customer-centric framework for the era of stakeholder capitalism”, a definitive roadmap for leaders to transform into truly customer-centric companies. The foundation of her book is her successful customer-centric framework that is used as a blueprint by companies around the world. She is a LinkedIn Learning instructor on customer trust and customer-centricity. 

Audiences describe Ilenia’s talks as very engaging and inspiring. In particular, they enjoy how she uses storytelling and analogies to breathe life into business concepts. Ilenia also involves participants encouraging dialogue and discussion, and providing practical techniques they could apply to their work immediately. 

Having lived and worked in many countries, she holds a global perspective on today’s crucial business challenges. She believes that there has never been a more critical time for change and she advises decision makers to connect their minds and hearts when leading businesses. Driven by bringing humanity to business, her mission is to see a brighter future where companies embrace a higher purpose, create value for all stakeholders, and contribute positively to society.

Ilenia lived in Spain and South East Asia for four years combined. Then in Cambridge, UK for nearly 10 years where she graduated from university and worked in various multinationals and start-ups. She can deliver her keynotes in Italian, English, and Spanish.

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What clients say about Ilenia Vidili

“Thanks to Ilenia we got inspired on customer-centricity” Culture Change Manager at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
“Ilenia’s speech was a great thought-provoking session that left us inspired and motivated to keep the customer at the heart of everything we do.” Experience Center Leader at PwC Luxembourg
“Ilenia is such an inspirational speaker! Her approach makes us rethink the place of humanity in the today’s ultra-digitalized world” Digital Solution Consultant at Orange Business Digital Services Europe
“Ilenia is such an inspirational speaker! Her approach makes us rethink the place of humanity in the today’s ultra-digitalized world” Romain Rauyer, Digital Solution Consultant at Orange Business Digital Services Europe
“Ilenia’s speech was a great thought-provoking session that left us inspired and motivated to keep the customer at the heart of everything we do.” Grégory Weber, Experience Center Leader at PwC Luxembourg
“Thanks to Ilenia we got inspired on customer-centricity” Elke Van den Hout, Culture Change Manager at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
“Brilliant presentation on Customer Centricity that stimulated some very good debate” Steve Bax - Professor at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
”Ilenia is incredibly engaging, inspiring and motivating. Her passion for customer-centricity shines through. Her talk was full of best practices and insights. I walked away with so much from it” Steve Spiro – CEO at Halotherapy Solutions
“Not only inspiring but highly actionable!” Simon Cavalieri - Customer Contact at Coca Cola European Partners
“I would not hesitate to recommend Ilenia as speaker, she is an incredibly natural and engaging orator and exceptionally knowledgeable within her field. She was a great asset to the conference agenda and a genuine pleasure to work with.” Pete Swift - Managing & Research Director at DIGIT
“One of the highest-scoring talks at the event, I will definitely be having Ilenia again.” Jack Richards - Conference Manager at Richmond Events

How to book Ilenia Vidili as a keynote speaker

How do I book Ilenia Vidili for a keynote speech?

You can book Ilenia Vidili through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ilenia's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Ilenia Vidili's speaking fees?

Ilenia Vidili'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 Ilenia tailored to your event.

What topics does Ilenia Vidili speak about?

Ilenia Vidili speaks on Business & Management, Customer Experience, Future, Future & Technology, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ilenia to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Ilenia Vidili available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Ilenia Vidili for events worldwide, subject to Ilenia's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Ilenia Vidili deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ilenia Vidili is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Ilenia Vidili?

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 Ilenia can accommodate.

Can Ilenia Vidili tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Ilenia Vidili 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 Ilenia can offer.

What languages does Ilenia Vidili present in?

Ilenia Vidili delivers keynotes in English, Italian, Spanish. 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.

What makes Ilenia Vidili a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Ilenia Vidili's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Customer Experience, Future, Future & Technology, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Ilenia'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.

What kind of events can Ilenia Vidili speak at?

Ilenia Vidili can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Customer Experience, Future, Future & Technology, Leadership is relevant. Details of Ilenia'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.

Does Ilenia Vidili offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Ilenia Vidili is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Ilenia Vidili?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ilenia Vidili, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ilenia's current availability for your dates.