Emmanuel Gobillot

There must be a better way. That’s the motto Emmanuel Gobillot has adopted toward everything he does. Recognized as a leading expert in leadership and often described as "the first leadership guru for the digital generation," Gobillot is a highly sought-after speaker known for his engaging presentations on leadership and organizational effectiveness. The author of several bestselling books, including "The Connected Leader," "Leadershift," and his latest, "Follow The Leader – The one thing great leaders have that great followers want," Gobillot gives audiences the tools to see inside their organizations in order to find a better way.

At Hay Group, Gobillot led as the Director of Leadership Services and Head of Consumer Sector Consulting. He has worked with a wide array of organizations from Google to The United Nations, helping to develop their senior executive capability and to improve efficiency and return. In 2007, he founded Emmanuel Gobillot Limited to focus more intently on his speaking career, writing, and developing leadership solutions. His insights are further enriched by his extensive interaction with audiences around the world, including a notable three-hour engagement in Prague that allowed for significant audience involvement.

In "The Connected Leader," Gobillot redefines both leadership and our idea of what an organization is, proposing a new focus and new tools to make organizations more agile. "Leadershift" addresses the intersection of critical demographic and technological trends that challenge traditional business models, while his work with co-speaker Fons Trompenaars integrates diverse ideas for enhanced audience engagement. Holding a Master of Arts with Honours from St Andrews University and a Diploma in Management Science from Nottingham Trent University, Gobillot’s thought leadership is backed by solid academic grounding and a multi-lingual, cross-cultural perspective, having moved to the UK in 1985 from France. His approach to speaking is tailored to the specific goals of event organizers, ensuring content is both engaging and practically applicable, making each presentation a unique experience.