Cris Beswick is a globally recognised authority on innovation strategy, leadership, and culture. He has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO, entrepreneur, board advisor, and investor.

Cris assists Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global institutions in building future-fit innovation capabilities and cultures that drive growth. As a trusted advisor to organisations around the world, Cris has developed unique expertise at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and human-centred culture.

A pioneer in measuring corporate innovation maturity, Cris brings a pragmatic, results-driven approach to organisational transformation. Cris is the co-author of the Amazon bestseller and CMI Management Gold Award-winning book "Building a Culture of Innovation".

He has delivered executive education at leading business schools such as the Cranfield School of Management and Henley Business School. An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, Cris serves on the advisory board at the Global Innovation Institute and as Senior Fellow at The Conference Board.

He continues shaping the future of corporate innovation through his dual perspective as both a seasoned leader, an entrepreneur and a trusted advisor.