Abdullah Verachia
About
Dr Abdullah Verachia is one of the world’s leading strategy and disruption experts, renowned for helping organisations and leaders turn turbulence into opportunity. As CEO of The Strategists, he partners with top companies and governments to craft future-fit strategies that thrive in complex, fast-changing markets.
Abdullah’s keynotes stand out for their unique blend of big-picture strategic insight and deeply personal challenge—most famously asking, “Why don’t you have a personal strategy?” and leaving every audience with their own practical playbook for change.
A Harvard Business School alumnus and PhD in Strategy, he combines rigorous academic insight with personal, battle-tested experience as a trusted advisor to leading firms globally and as an entrepreneur who has co-founded four market-changing companies. His presentations provoke bold thinking, spark real motivation, and often move audiences to tears with their direct, human call to action.
In-Demand Global Keynote Speaker
Abdullah is a highly sought-after speaker who has delivered keynotes and masterclasses in over 70 cities worldwide. He has addressed premier global stages including the OECD in Paris, Columbia University in New York, Casa Asia in Madrid, and TEDx Euston in London, where he received a standing ovation.
Organisations value his ability to distil global complexity into clear, strategic insight—and to energise audiences to think bigger and act bolder.
A Strategy Advisor to the World’s Leading Organisations
Abdullah’s clients include global financial services groups, FMCG leaders, telcos, mining giants, and government agencies. He is the trusted lead advisor on complex strategy engagements, bringing unrivalled expertise in:
• Navigating disruption and market turbulence
• Designing competitive, future-proof strategies
• Driving innovation-led growth
• Crafting shared value and sustainability strategies
• Leading high-stakes strategy breakaways and board sessions
Entrepreneur and Innovator
Abdullah is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded four successful, market-changing firms that have challenged industry norms and transformed markets. His firm, The Strategists, delivers world-class strategy consulting and over 50 bespoke executive learning immersions globally each year.
Talks
In a world where change is the only constant, how do we ensure our teams are not just surviving, but thriving? As we step into 2024, we stand on the brink of unparalleled opportunities and unprecedented challenges. This keynote will empower you to galvanize your team for the sprint of 2024 and set a sustainable cadence for 2025.
Key takeaways include: harnessing today’s mega-shifts: learn how to leverage the seismic changes of our time to build a robust strategy that bridges the present and the future.
Balancing ambidexterity: discover the art of navigating immediate goals while maintaining a long-term vision, ensuring your organization is agile and resilient.
Thriving amid disruption: turn adversity into a competitive edge with insights on transforming challenges into opportunities.
Future insights: gain a granular view of how various sectors and industries will evolve, and how your business can stay ahead of the curve.
Navigating global changes: understand the impact of political, social, and technological shifts on your organization, and prepare strategically for these influences.
Cultivating a digital mindset: foster a culture of innovation and creativity, leveraging digital tools to maintain a competitive edge.
Developing core leadership qualities: build a culture rooted in curiosity, creativity, empathy, and strong leadership, driving your team towards collective success.
Innovation and opportunity: learn to transform uncertainty into strategic opportunities, amplifying innovation within your organization.
Join us as we embark on this journey to reset the now, rewire our approaches, and thrive in an era defined by disruption. Let’s create a future where our teams are not just prepared for change but are leading it with confidence and purpose.
KEY AREAS COVERED
This year is set to be monumental, with half of the world heading into elections, including the largest democracy, the largest economy, and even Tuvalu. Additionally, sustainability will reach a tipping point, with one-third of global power generation coming from renewables. the Globally, the temperature is rising in more ways than one, as 2023 was recorded as the hottest year to date.
Generative AI is on the brink of revolutionizing video content, presenting both game-changing opportunities and significant risks.
Are you ready to navigate the complexity and transforming turbulence into opportunity through a competitive strategy?
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