Kaihan Krippendorff

Kaihan Krippendorff is the CEO of Outthinker Networks, a global think-tank of chief strategy and innovation executives shaping the future of business. Recognized by Global Gurus and Thinkers50 as one of the top 30 global thinkers in strategy and innovation, he is known for his ability to help organizations generate breakthrough ideas that drive transformation and growth in our accelerated world of change.

Drawing from his extensive experience, including his early career at McKinsey & Company, and his rigorous research of emerging trends, Krippendorff designs practical business tools that he delivers through engaging and hands-on experiences. He is an innovation catalyst to business leaders and CXOs of some of the world’s most admired companies. His work has generated over $2.5B in new annual revenue for clients that include Aetna-CVS, JP Morgan, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble, IBM, and Yahoo.

Krippendorff is also a prolific writer and best-selling author of several influential books like "Outthink the Competition", "Driving Innovation from Within", and his upcoming "Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life". His busy schedule includes delivering keynotes, workshops, conducting ongoing research, and writing. Additionally, Krippendorff teaches for Wharton Executive Education, Florida International University, and New York University; hosts the Outthinkers podcast; and plays an active role on multiple corporate advisory boards.

He holds a doctorate in strategy with degrees from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering, Wharton, Columbia Business School, and London Business School. With a multicultural background, having a mother from Bangladesh, a father from Germany, and a wife from Latin America, Krippendorff brings a diverse and worldly perspective to his work.

Living in Miami, Florida, with his wife, three kids, two cats, and a dog, he is also a passionate cook. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has commented on his impactful work, stating, "Kaihan shows that with a compelling idea anyone can change the world." This profound message underscores why Krippendorff is such a sought-after speaker on the global stage.