Johan Hanekom

Growth & innovation redefined! With expertise spanning private equity to Fortune 500 firms, Johan Hanekom helps leaders scale with impact.

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Johan Hanekom’s keynote on innovation was a game-changer. His concept of ‘Garage Thinking’ resonated deeply with our leadership team, offering practical ways to foster creativity and experimentation. It’s rare to find someone who can balance visionary ideas with actionable frameworks as Johan does.

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Why book Johan Hanekom for your next event

Guided Fortune 500 companies in designing and executing sustainable, technology-driven strategies that future-proof organizations and drive long-term success.
Gain actionable insights and real-world frameworks to scale your business, optimize operations, and seize new opportunities in evolving industries.
Empowered more than 31 million professionals worldwide by leading workforce development programs that deliver critical cloud and digital skills at scale.

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Driving Innovation for Sustainable Growth

Transform your organization with Johan Hanekom—an expert in strategy, innovation, and sustainable growth. A trusted advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, he has scaled global enterprises, led billion-dollar transformations, and empowered 31M+ professionals. His keynotes ignite agility, drive impact, and future-proof businesses. Book now for lasting results!

Keynote Speaker Johan Hanekom is a globally recognized thought leader in strategy, innovation, and sustainable business transformation. With a proven track record of advising over 1,000 C-level executives across 150 international organizations, he empowers businesses to navigate disruption, foster agility, and drive long-term success. His expertise spans private equity, entrepreneurship, and corporate growth, making him a sought-after speaker for organizations looking to scale, adapt, and lead in an evolving global economy.

One of Johan’s most notable achievements includes guiding Harley-Davidson’s successful $1.5 billion LiveWire launch, redefining the future of electric mobility. Additionally, his impact on workforce development programs has empowered over 31 million professionals across 200+ countries, equipping them with critical cloud and digital skills. His experience in building and scaling businesses—from early-stage startups to global market leaders—ensures that his keynotes provide both strategic vision and actionable insights.

Book Johan Hanekom for your event to gain powerful frameworks for accelerating innovation, optimizing decision-making, and leveraging technology for sustainable growth. His dynamic presentations equip leaders with the tools needed to create agile, high-performing teams, enhance market positioning, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Whether speaking to Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, or high-growth organizations, Johan’s insights inspire business leaders to embrace change, implement transformative strategies, and drive measurable results. Book Johan Hanekom for your event today and give your team the competitive edge needed to thrive in an increasingly complex business landscape.

Customer Reviews

On Building a Culture of Innovation

Johan has an exceptional ability to communicate what agility really means in today’s fast-paced environment. His insights on building adaptive, purpose-driven teams helped us break down silos and reimagine how we execute as a company. This is leadership for the future.

On Building Agile Teams

Johan demystifies AI in a way that is both inspiring and practical. His keynote showed us how to integrate AI to enhance human decision-making and align with long-term strategies. His perspective is essential for any leader navigating the AI-driven future.

On AI as Your Co-Pilot

Keynotes

Keynote by Johan Hanekom: Garage Thinking: Building a Culture of Innovation like the Magnificent 7

Is your organization struggling to innovate like the world’s top tech giants? Without a culture of experimentation and agility, staying ahead becomes impossible.

In this keynote, Johan Hanekom reveals how industry leaders foster entrepreneurial mindsets, embrace experimentation, and drive transformative growth.

Learn how to break bureaucratic barriers, spark creative problem-solving, and build high-impact teams that turn ideas into market-leading solutions.

Five key takeaways:

Foster an entrepreneurial mindset to encourage creativity and breakthrough thinking within your organization.
Embrace experimentation by creating a culture that values agility, rapid prototyping, and learning from failure.
Break down bureaucratic barriers to enable teams to move faster and innovate like industry-leading tech giants.
Develop high-impact teams that turn ideas into scalable, market-leading solutions.
Drive transformative growth by implementing proven frameworks used by the world’s most disruptive companies.

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Keynote by Johan Hanekom: From Silos to Speed: Building Agile Teams for Today’s Rapidly Changing World

Is your organization struggling to balance sustainability with rapid innovation? In today’s fast-changing world, outdated structures slow progress and limit impact.

In this keynote, Johan Hanekom reveals how to break down silos, foster collaboration, and drive purpose-driven execution for sustainable success.

Learn how to build adaptable teams, accelerate decision-making, and implement innovation strategies that create lasting value—without compromising sustainability goals.

Five key takeaways:

Break down organizational silos to foster seamless collaboration and faster decision-making.
Build agile, high-performing teams that adapt quickly to change and drive innovation.
Integrate sustainability into business strategy without compromising growth or efficiency.
Accelerate execution with purpose-driven leadership and a culture of adaptability.
Achieve long-term success by aligning innovation with environmental and social responsibility.

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Keynote by Johan Hanekom: AI as Your Co-Pilot: Empowering Human Decision-Making in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Struggling to balance innovation, sustainability, and AI-driven growth? Many organizations fear AI will replace human decision-making rather than enhance it.

In this keynote, Johan Hanekom demystifies AI and reveals how leaders can leverage its potential for smarter decisions, better outcomes, and a sustainable future.

Learn how to integrate AI as a strategic partner, optimize operations, and drive responsible innovation that benefits both business and society.

Five key takeaways:

Demystify AI and understand how it enhances, rather than replaces, human decision-making.
Leverage AI as a strategic partner to drive smarter decisions and better business outcomes.
Integrate AI into sustainable innovation to create long-term value for business and society.
Optimize operations with AI-powered insights while maintaining ethical and responsible leadership.
Navigate the future with confidence by balancing technology, human expertise, and sustainability.