Julian Birkinshaw is one of the world’s leading authorities on strategy, innovation, and the future of management. In August 2024, he was appointed Dean of the Ivey Business School (Western University, Canada)—his alma mater—after a distinguished career as Vice Dean and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School.... Read more
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Building Organisational Resilience - Julian Birkinshaw
Julian Birkinshaw is one of the world’s leading authorities on strategy, innovation, and the future of management. In August 2024, he was appointed Dean of the Ivey Business School (Western University, Canada)—his alma mater—after a distinguished career as Vice Dean and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy, the Strategic Management Society, and the Academy of Management, reflecting his international stature in the field of management. He has dedicated his career to helping organizations understand how to adapt and thrive in times of turbulence and change.
A prolific thought-leader, Julian is the author of fifteen influential books, including Mindtools for Managers, Fast/Forward, Becoming a Better Boss, and Reinventing Management, as well as over one hundred scholarly articles. His award-winning Harvard Business Review article How Incumbents Survive and Thrive captured the essence of his message: established companies can reinvent themselves, even in the face of relentless disruption. This combination of rigorous research and accessible insight ensures that audiences walk away from his talks with both inspiration and practical frameworks they can apply immediately. He also contributed to the ideas that shaped the UK’s Behavioural Insights Team (the “Nudge Unit”), exploring how behavioral science and subtle interventions can influence decision-making. This perspective on the interplay between human intuition, choice architecture, and strategic action adds a unique dimension to his work with leaders and executives.
Julian’s value as a speaker lies in his ability to cut through complexity and provide clarity at a time when leaders face unprecedented challenges—from digital transformation and the rise of generative AI to the shifting demands of the post-pandemic workplace. His presentations blend cutting-edge research with compelling case studies, offering audiences pragmatic strategies for corporate renewal, agility, and long-term success.
Recognized as one of the “Thinkers50” top global management thinkers, Julian is frequently quoted in international outlets such as CNN, BBC, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and The Times. His global perspective, combined with decades of advising major corporations, gives his audiences insights that are both authoritative and actionable. Whether he is addressing a room of CEOs, a global conference, or an internal leadership retreat, Julian energizes and equips leaders to see disruption not as a threat but as an opportunity to reinvent their organizations and themselves.
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Julian Birkinshaw'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 Julian tailored to your event.
Julian Birkinshaw speaks on Business & Management, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Julian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Julian Birkinshaw for events worldwide, subject to Julian'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 Julian Birkinshaw 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 Julian can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Julian Birkinshaw 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 Julian can offer.
Julian Birkinshaw 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.
Julian Birkinshaw's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Julian'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.
Julian Birkinshaw 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, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation, Strategy is relevant. Details of Julian'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 Julian Birkinshaw 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 Julian Birkinshaw, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Julian's current availability for your dates.