
Philip Ross
Best-selling author and futurist Philip Ross helps organizations navigate digital disruption, hybrid work, and workplace transformation for future-ready business success.
Best-selling author and futurist Philip Ross helps organizations navigate digital disruption, hybrid work, and workplace transformation for future-ready business success.
Best-selling author and futurist, this leading keynote speaker helps organizations master hybrid work, workplace innovation, and digital disruption. With over 30 years advising global giants like McKinsey, EY, and PwC, he delivers powerful insights to future-proof businesses. His keynotes inspire leaders to unlearn outdated practices and embrace agile, technology-driven strategies for lasting success.
Keynote Speaker Phillip Ross is a globally recognized futurist, best-selling author, and advisor on the future of work. With over three decades of expertise in workplace innovation and digital transformation, he has become one of the most sought-after voices in helping organizations adapt to a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Phillip Ross is known for his pioneering insights on hybrid working, workplace design, and the behavioral shifts shaping the modern office. As Founder and CEO of UnGroup and Cordless Group, he has advised world-leading companies such as McKinsey, EY, PwC, Barclays, and GSK on how to harness innovation and create agile, people-centered work environments. His latest book, Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office, challenges outdated workplace habits and provides a roadmap for organizations to thrive in the digital era.
When you book Phillip Ross for your event, you gain more than a keynote, you gain access to proven strategies and visionary thinking that address the pressing challenges of digital disruption, employee engagement, and organizational resilience. His keynotes equip leaders with the tools to unlearn old ways of working and embrace new approaches that drive performance, innovation, and growth.
A frequent media commentator quoted in Forbes, The Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal, Phillip Ross connects deeply with executive audiences, delivering actionable insights that inspire change. Book Phillip Ross for your event to future-proof your organization and empower your people to succeed in the new world of work.
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Are outdated workplace rituals holding your organization back?
Many companies struggle to adapt to hybrid work, digital transformation, and shifting employee expectations. Old habits, rigid office practices, and outdated mindsets can prevent innovation, reduce engagement, and limit growth.
Keynote Speaker Phillip Ross offers the solution through his groundbreaking concept of Unworking. Featured in globally recognized publications, Ross challenges organizations to unlearn obsolete workplace rituals and embrace modern approaches rooted in design, technology, and human behavior. His keynotes provide actionable insights on creating agile, people-centric workplaces that inspire collaboration and improve performance.
When you book Phillip Ross for your event, your leaders and teams gain clarity on how to navigate disruption, reinvent workplace culture, and unlock new levels of productivity. His forward-thinking strategies empower organizations to build environments that meet the needs of today’s workforce and thrive in the future of work.
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Are you struggling to balance flexibility with productivity in hybrid work?
Many organizations face the challenge of designing work models that satisfy employee demands while maintaining high performance. Without the right strategies, hybrid work can create silos, reduce collaboration, and hinder business outcomes.
Keynote Speaker Phillip Ross provides the answers. With decades of experience advising global companies and studying workplace transformation, Ross shares the latest global trends and proven enablers of hybrid success. His insights highlight how organizations can leverage technology, workplace design, and cultural shifts to create a seamless balance between flexibility and productivity.
When you book Phillip Ross for your event, your audience gains a clear roadmap to mastering hybrid work. His keynotes deliver practical strategies, inspirational examples, and visionary thinking that empower leaders to build resilient, future-ready organizations designed for both people and performance.
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Is your workplace failing to keep pace with the expectations of a digital workforce?
Many organizations struggle to optimize their spaces, wasting resources while missing opportunities to boost performance, attract top talent, and deliver a better user experience. Without data and AI, buildings remain static and fail to meet the evolving needs of modern teams.
Keynote Speaker Phillip Ross brings a solution through his expertise in data-driven buildings and smart innovation. Drawing on global trends and cutting-edge case studies, Ross demonstrates how organizations can harness data and AI to transform workplaces into dynamic, responsive environments. His keynotes reveal how smart buildings not only improve efficiency but also create experiences that inspire, engage, and empower high-performance teams.
When you book Phillip Ross for your event, your leaders gain actionable strategies to future-proof their workplaces, maximize ROI, and turn innovation into a sustainable competitive advantage.
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Are your workplaces truly supporting people in doing their best work?
Too often, office design prioritizes cost over human needs, leading to disengagement, inefficiency, and lost productivity. Without thoughtful design and technology integration, organizations struggle to create environments that inspire collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.
Keynote Speaker Phillip Ross provides the solution. With decades of experience advising global corporations, Ross reveals how innovative workplace design can drive both people satisfaction and business performance. His keynotes explore how to build tech-enabled, wellness-focused environments that attract talent, support hybrid work, and enable teams to thrive.
When you book Phillip Ross for your event, your audience gains a clear vision and practical strategies for designing workplaces where people flourish and organizations succeed. His insights empower leaders to rethink spaces not just as offices, but as engines of culture, productivity, and competitive advantage.
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Is your organization struggling to understand how AI will reshape the future of work?
Many businesses fear disruption, uncertain how to harness emerging technologies without risking productivity, culture, or competitiveness. Without a clear strategy, AI can feel more like a threat than an opportunity.
Keynote Speaker Phillip Ross delivers the clarity leaders need. Drawing on decades of experience advising global corporations, Ross shows how AI can unlock innovation, streamline operations, and empower people rather than replace them. His keynotes provide actionable insights on integrating AI into workplace strategies that balance technology with human potential.
When you book Phillip Ross for your event, your audience gains a roadmap for building future-proof organizations that embrace AI with confidence. His visionary perspective inspires leaders to see AI not as disruption, but as the ultimate enabler of agility, growth, and long-term success.
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Are your teams overwhelmed by tools that promise efficiency but deliver complexity?
Many organizations face app overload, disconnected systems, and collaboration gaps that slow performance and frustrate employees. Without a clear strategy, technology becomes a barrier instead of an enabler.
Keynote Speaker Phillip Ross offers the solution. With deep expertise in digital transformation and workplace innovation, Ross reveals how organizations can harness the right tech and app ecosystems to simplify processes, foster collaboration, and unlock efficiency. His keynotes explore practical, app-centric solutions that align with business goals, enhance user experience, and drive measurable productivity gains.
When you book Phillip Ross for your event, your audience gains actionable insights on selecting, integrating, and optimizing workplace technologies that truly work for people. His visionary perspective empowers leaders to transform digital tools into a competitive advantage and build smarter, more connected workplaces.