Niklas Modig is a globally recognized expert in Flow Thinking and Operational Excellence. He has helped hundreds of executive teams rethink how value moves through their organizations, delivering over 1,000 keynotes in more than 40 countries. Niklas’s journey began at the Stockholm School of Economics, where he was a researcher... Read more
Niklas Modig is a globally recognized expert in Flow Thinking and Operational Excellence. He has helped hundreds of executive teams rethink how value moves through their organizations, delivering over 1,000 keynotes in more than 40 countries.
Niklas’s journey began at the Stockholm School of Economics, where he was a researcher in Operations Management from 2003 to 2018. Fluent in Japanese, he conducted deep field research at Toyota in Japan between 2006 and 2008. As the only foreigner ever granted this level of access to Toyota’s inner workings, Niklas spent thousands of hours studying how their systems prioritize and value uninterrupted flow over traditional resource optimization. His best-selling book This Is Lean introduced the paradigm-shifting concept of “flow efficiency,” distinguishing it from conventional “resource efficiency.” The book demystifies how delays, handovers, and bottlenecks erode performance, insights that have resonated with over 350,000 readers across 20 languages.
Now founder and CEO of Hups, Niklas works with leading organizations to help them become flow-focused and ultimately, self-improving. Clients include major global corporations aiming to create faster, more responsive operations that reduce waste by aligning customer journeys with internal capabilities. Niklas remains a sought-after advisor and speaker, inspiring audiences to move beyond tools and terminology, toward designing organizations that flow with purpose.
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You can book Niklas Modig through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Niklas's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Niklas Modig'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 Niklas tailored to your event.
Niklas Modig speaks on Business & Management, Change, Customer Experience, Innovation & Creativity, Organisation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Niklas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Niklas Modig for events worldwide, subject to Niklas'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 Niklas Modig 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 Niklas can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Niklas Modig 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 Niklas can offer.
Niklas Modig delivers keynotes in English, Japanese. 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.
Niklas Modig's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Customer Experience, Innovation & Creativity, Organisation. To get a clear sense of Niklas'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.
Niklas Modig 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, Change, Customer Experience, Innovation & Creativity, Organisation is relevant. Details of Niklas'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 Niklas Modig 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 Niklas Modig, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Niklas's current availability for your dates.