Strategy Speakers in Europe

Professor Chattopadhyay is an expert in consumer understanding, brand building with purpose, and impactful innovation for firms. With over four decades of experience, he's authored 80+ articles in esteemed international journals and conferences, including Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research, Harvard Business Review, and more. He's authored 30+ widely-adopted pedagogical cases and received awards like the Robert Ferber Award and Best Business Book for 2012. As a Senior Fellow at the NBS Center for Emerging Markets, he's a board member of the Association for Consumer Research. Professor Chattopadhyay has taught executive programs worldwide, delivering insights on customer-centricity, brand purpose, and strategic corporate social responsibility. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, a PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a B.Sc. (Honours) from Jadavpur University, India.

As the founder and owner of BSNF Business Strategy, Nicolas helps leaders support sales division, develop and grow their business, marketing activities, strategies, plans, tools with pragmatic sales solutions, across the globe. He has over ten years of successful business leadership in different global corporations. Nicolas has built numerous business strategies, plans and models, and prepare prospect targets, for clients globally. As a result of his varied achievements, he has developed many pragmatic sales solutions.

Digital pioneer and entrepreneurial mind with 25 years of experience and a proven international track record of creating and building leading concepts, ideas, brands, new products, Start-ups, as well as as well as developing and executing fully integrated marketing and communication strategies. Passionate, creative out-of-the-box thinker, who pioneers new business fields and markets, acting upon consumer insights and responding to market trends. Dedicated and inspirational leader that recruits, builds and coaches international multifunctional high performing teams.

Nadia is a collaborative and client-focused leadership coach with experience coaching across various management levels and sectors. She has worked with large global companies as well as digital start-ups. Clients appreciate her coaching as it helps them unlock their potential and undergo transformative changes. She specializes in working with clients who are going through transitions and changes, assisting them in identifying objectives and creating a pathway to pursue their priorities. She also provides coaching to individuals who manage diverse teams in multicultural environments. Previously, she held the position of Program Officer at the World Bank.

Dr. Youssef is a pioneering figure in match organization, licensed by FIFA worldwide and notably in Asia, Africa, and Europe since founding McSport in 2014. With a commitment to quality service, courtesy, and humor, he caters to a distinguished clientele. The company's success stems from its adaptability and ability to meet customer requirements promptly. Dr. Youssef's journey from a football referee and educator to leading an international enterprise reflects his ambition and strategic vision. His dedication to shaping football history underscores McSport's evolution from a dream to a global legacy.

Jan-Menko Grummer is an experienced Partner with a demonstrated history in the accounting industry. He excels in Digital Transformation, IPO projects, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Strategy, and fostering Purpose and Long-Term Value. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Jan-Menko Grummer is a graduate of Kellogg Executive Education, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his professional endeavors.

Mithun A. Sridharan is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker specializing in Strategy, Management Consulting, and Digital Transformation. A Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, he advises senior leaders and corporations on maximizing value from strategic technology investments. As a TEDx speaker, Mithun shares insights at industry conferences and corporate events, and his thought leadership has been featured in leading publications such as the World Economic Forum, American Banker, Wired, and Bloomberg. He holds an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras. Based in Heidelberg, Germany, Mithun is passionate about helping organizations navigate digital disruption and drive sustainable growth.

Jack Lampka is a dynamic motivational speaker, leadership coach, and business strategist with over 15 years of experience empowering organizations and individuals to unlock their full potential. Known for his engaging storytelling and actionable insights, Jack specializes in peak performance, team collaboration, and personal growth.

A former corporate executive, Jack transitioned into speaking after transforming his own career, leveraging his expertise to help others overcome obstacles and achieve success. His high-energy presentations blend humor, real-world experience, and research-backed strategies, leaving audiences inspired and equipped to take bold action.

Jack has shared his message with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and professional associations worldwide. He is also the author of Unstoppable Mindset and a frequent contributor to top business podcasts. When not on stage, Jack mentors emerging leaders and enjoys outdoor adventures with his family.

The expert is a senior management professional at Expansio International Consulting. He has more than 10 years of working experience for two manufacturers (American and European) and 10 years as a distributor/wholesaler/channel. He started his career in 1997 by Legrand, where he experienced many roles as commercial, product development and marketing responsibilities. Prior to that, he has also been associated with Sonepar and Legrand. He accumulated the International Marketing team of Sonepar International Services becoming in charge of the global suppliers strategy as an International Market Director.

Chris is the Founder and CEO of The Innovation Alliance, a global network of tech executives and innovation leaders dedicated to helping organizations build world-class innovation engines. Before launching his company, Chris spent 13+ years at top tech firms, including Apple and Google USA. At Google, he led the North American Inbound Sales organization and served as an advisor to Google's Innovation Lab. In 2023, Harvard Business School highlighted Google's Innovation Lab in a case study featuring Chris. Beyond his corporate roles, Chris is the author of The Innovation Scorecard, a faculty member at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability and a trusted advisor to the United Nations in Vienna.

Barbara Salopek is an international innovation strategist with over 20 years of experience helping organizations drive sustainable growth through strategic innovation. As the founder of Vinco Innovation, she works at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and leadership, delivering measurable outcomes across sectors including energy, health, maritime, tech, and the public sector. Barbara has successfully led over 20 innovation projects and secured 10 major international funding wins in just five years.

A TEDx speaker and upcoming author of Future-Fit Innovation (Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2025), Barbara also serves as an adjunct lecturer at BI Norwegian Business School. She empowers SMEs to turn strategy into action, foster cultures of innovation, and develop new services, products, and business models. Fluent in English, Norwegian, and Croatian, Barbara brings deep multicultural insight, having worked across four countries. Her work enables organizations to innovate with purpose, scale impact, and navigate complexity with confidence.