Duncan WardleFormer Vice President of Innovation and Creativity at The Walt Disney Company

Duncan Wardle enjoyed a distinguished thirty-year career with The Walt Disney Company, holding senior leadership positions in major global hubs including London, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles. During his tenure, he contributed to landmark projects such as the launch of EuroDisney and the Disney Cruise Line. After serving as Vice President of Global PR and International Marketing, he was appointed Vice President of Innovation and Creativity, a role that saw him coordinate with divisions ranging from Pixar and Lucasfilm to Marvel and ESPN. Tasked with embedding a culture of creative bravery across the entire Disney ecosystem, he developed a unique toolkit to dismantle common corporate obstacles like risk aversion and bureaucratic inertia. He is widely recognised for pioneering high-impact solutions, such as the implementation of RFID wristband technology to enhance guest experiences and revenue. His approach focuses on turning consumer behaviour into breakthrough ideas by empowering every individual within an organisation to think disruptively. Now an international keynote speaker, Duncan provides audiences with a practical framework for fostering ingenuity and navigating the shift from iteration to genuine transformation. Organisations book him for his ability to translate complex strategic concepts into accessible, high-energy sessions that equip teams with the tools to prepare for a rapidly evolving future. On stage, Duncan Wardle is best known for talks on Innovation. 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, Education and Motivational Speaking, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Duncan Wardle 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. 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 Duncan Wardle would approach your audience.