Chris Heemskerk

Chris Heemskerk is a prominent specialist in innovation culture, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. As the founder and CEO of The Innovation Alliance, he leads a global network of technology executives dedicated to advancing corporate growth strategies. His commercial expertise is rooted in senior leadership roles at industry giants including Apple and Google, where he serves as a leading voice on how organisations can navigate the complexities of modern technology. During his tenure at Google, Chris acted as the Head of Scaled Acquisitions for North America, where he successfully transitioned the department into an international innovation centre. His work was so impactful that he advised Google’s Innovation Lab and collaborated with Harvard Business School to produce two distinct case studies documenting their methodologies. He is also the author of The Innovation Scorecard, a strategic framework designed to help businesses optimise their internal capabilities and identify new avenues for expansion. On the international speaking circuit, Chris provides a detailed look at the operational secrets of the world’s most successful innovation labs. He offers a clear roadmap for embedding a forward-thinking culture and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to maintain a competitive edge. Organisations frequently book Chris for his ability to translate complex tech-led strategies into sustainable, high-growth business models. On stage, Chris Heemskerk is best known for talks on Innovation and Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Chris Heemskerk is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Chris Heemskerk travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Chris Heemskerk would approach your audience.