Hana Ben-Shabat
Hana Ben-Shabat decodes Generation Z and equips organizations with strategies to win in a rapidly changing cultural and business landscape.
Why you should book Hana Ben-Shabat for your next event
- Gain sharp, research-driven insights into Generation Z from a former Kearney partner who extensively researches the generation reshaping culture, workplaces, and commerce.
- Learn practical strategies to attract, train, and retain Gen Z talent drawn from proprietary research and two decades of advisory work that will help you build stronger, future-ready organization.
- Discover how to develop products and services that resonate with Gen Z through real-world cases and compelling stories.
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Gen Z expert, author, and advisor on culture, work, and commerce
Hana Ben-Shabat is a globally recognized expert on Generation Z and its growing influence on culture, work, and commerce. As the founder of Gen Z Planet and author of Gen Z 360, she helps leaders turn a generation most organizations find confusing into a source of competitive advantage. Hana challenges conventional thinking about generations and moves beyond stereotypes, offering a more nuanced and strategic perspective grounded in proprietary research and two decades of top-tier management consulting experience. Her keynotes bring something rare to the stage: a researcher's depth paired with a strategist's instinct for what actually moves a business. Audiences leave with frameworks, real-life stories, actionable strategies, and a clear sense of what to do differently on Monday.
Hana Ben-Shabat – The Gen Z Business Imperative
Gen Z is rewriting the rules around what people buy, what they expect from work, and which brands earn their trust. The companies that decode this generation early will shape the markets of the next decade; the ones that don’t spend it reacting. As founder of Gen Z Planet, Hana Ben-Shabat goes deeper than broad generational studies allow, surfacing the values and motivations behind Gen Z's choices as consumers, employees, and culture creators — and translating them into decisions leaders can make across marketing, talent, product, and strategy.
Author of Gen Z 360
Hana is the author of Gen Z 360: Preparing for the Inevitable Change in Culture, Work, and Commerce — the definitive guide to the next generation. The book analyses how Gen Z is coming of age during a period of unprecedented change, and why that timing makes them strategically important for business. It is an essential resource for leaders looking to stay ahead. Gen Z 360 also includes illustrated "biggest dream" statements, collected from young people and rendered by global artists — a humanizing dimension no other Gen Z book provides. Senior executives at L'Oréal, Claire's, DKNY, and Seedrs have called it “a wonderful book” and "an indispensable guide”
Keynotes That Turn Insight Into Action
Hana’s keynote presentations stand out for their clarity, depth, and practicality. She blends research findings with real-world case studies and authentic Gen Z stories, creating a compelling and relatable experience for audiences. Her style is direct and engaging, focused on delivering ideas that can be applied immediately. Audiences describe her talks as thought-provoking, fascinating, and full of practical advice. Whether she is speaking to a marketing leadership team, an HR summit, or a mixed C-suite audience, the promise is the same: by the time Hana leaves the stage, attendees will know what their organization needs to do differently on Monday.
Trusted Advisor and Media Voice
Hana is a sought-after business commentator, frequently featured in leading global media outlets such as CNBC, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Insider, AP, Forbes, Fortune, and Inc. Magazine. Her insights are valued for their clarity and relevance, making her a trusted voice on generational trends and business strategy.
Her ability to translate complex research into clear, actionable takeaways has made her a go-to expert for organizations and media alike.
From Global Consulting to Gen Z Leadership
Before founding Gen Z Planet, Hana was a partner and board member of the global management consulting firm Kearney where she co-led the firm’s Global Consumer Institute and advised clients around the world on issues of corporate strategy and organizational effectiveness.
That foundation is why Hana's Gen Z work lands differently. She comes from the same rooms her clients sit in. It's a perspective that connects generational insight directly to business outcomes, in language a CEO, CMO, or CHRO can relate to.
Book Hana Ben-Shabat for Your Event
Booking Hana Ben-Shabat means bringing in a speaker who delivers more than inspiration. She brings clarity to a complex landscape and equips audiences with the tools to act on it. Her keynotes are ideal for leadership audiences ready to move past "Gen Z is different" and into the harder question: what do we do about it? Whether the focus is on workforce transformation, customer engagement, brand strategy, or long-term growth, Hana delivers insights that resonate and solutions that work.
Keynotes
Keynote by Hana Ben-Shabat:
NEXT-GENERATION MARKETING: CAPTURING THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF GEN Z
Gen Z isn't just another consumer segment. They're rewriting the rules of influence, loyalty, and brand trust. And most brands are still playing with the old ones.
This high-energy, research-backed session cuts through the noise to give marketers and business leaders a clear-eyed understanding of who Gen Z really is, what they actually respond to, and why the strategies that worked on every previous generation are falling flat. Drawing on years of advising some of the world's leading brands, Hana delivers not just insight but a proven, actionable playbook.
You'll walk away with:
- The "what," "why," and "so what" of Gen Z consumer psychology told through real stories, not jargon
- The Next Generation Marketing Framework: six field-tested strategies that turn Gen Z skeptics into brand loyalists
- Immediately applicable tools to build authentic connections with the most influential consumer generation alive
If your marketing still isn't landing with Gen Z, this is the session that changes that.
Keynote by Hana Ben-Shabat:
GEN Z TALENT: LEADING THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD GENERATION AT WORK
High-tech yet craving human connection. Fiercely independent yet needing more support than any generation before them. Idealistic and pragmatic at the same time. Gen Z isn't contradictory — they're complex. And leaders who can't decode that complexity are already losing them.
With Gen Z set to make up 30% of the global workforce by 2030, the organizations that figure them out now will have an enormous competitive advantage in the future. This session goes beyond surface-level generational stereotypes to deliver a nuanced, research-grounded portrait of the Gen Z employee and the specific leadership approaches that actually work.
You'll walk away with:
- A genuine understanding of Gen Z's career aspirations, workplace expectations, and what drives (and kills) their engagement
- Strategies for attracting Gen Z talent before and keeping them once they're in the door
- A leadership lens that turns generational friction into organizational strength Stop guessing what Gen Z wants. Start knowing.
Keynote by Hana Ben-Shabat:
MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE: YOUR REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
With four generations now working side by side, business leaders are navigating new workplace dynamics. While diversity in age, background, and experience can strengthen organizations by bringing together different perspectives and expertise, generational differences in values, communication styles, and expectations can also create friction. Left unaddressed, these tensions can lead to bias, stereotyping, disengagement, and lower productivity.
This session explores how age diversity can become a competitive advantage. It offers practical strategies for building bridges between generations, creating stronger multigenerational teams, and fostering a workplace culture that is fair, inclusive, and effective for everyone.
You'll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of what each generation values at work and why those differences don't have to divide you
- Practical tools for defusing generational tension and transforming it into genuine collaboration
- A framework for creating a workplace culture where every generation does their best work
The companies that bridge the generational divide now will lead their industries tomorrow.
Keynote by Hana Ben-Shabat:
THE CREATOR ECONOMY AND THE WORKPLACE
Thirty percent of young people today want to be "creators." That's not a social media trend, it's a
signal about what people fundamentally want from their work: autonomy, creativity, purpose, and
the chance to build something real.
For talent leaders, this raises uncomfortable questions. But the bigger question isn't how do we
compete with the creator economy, it's what can we learn from it?
This provocative, forward-looking session explores how the values powering the creator economy —
passion, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and joy — can be channeled inside organizations to drive
innovation, deepen engagement, and improve performance.
You'll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of the creator economy and what it signals about the future of work
- The key practices from the creator world that translate directly into stronger, more innovative workplace
- A fresh lens for making your organization a place where people want to do their best work, not just a place they show up to
The creator economy isn't threatening the workplace. It's showing us what it could become.
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