Stéphane Garelli, world authority on competitiveness, empowers organizations to navigate global change, drive growth, and achieve sustainable advantage in today’s fast-shifting economy.
5 of 5
Mr. Garelli made a marvelous and very interesting speech. Our customers just loved it!
Arne Thorud
Nets Branch Norway
A world authority on competitiveness, this keynote speaker transforms global economic insights into actionable strategies. Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, bestselling author, and IMD professor, he equips leaders with the tools to outperform competition, embrace change, and secure sustainable growth in a rapidly shifting global economy.
Keynote Speaker Stéphane Garelli is a world authority on competitiveness and a pioneer in understanding how nations, companies, and individuals succeed in today’s global economy. As Founder of the World Competitiveness Center and former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and the Davos Meetings, he has shaped the way leaders worldwide think about growth, resilience, and strategy.
With decades of experience as Professor Emeritus at IMD Lausanne and the University of Lausanne, Stéphane Garelli has educated generations of executives, equipping them with tools to navigate economic disruption and transform uncertainty into opportunity. His bestselling books, including Top Class Competitors and the forthcoming World Competitiveness – Rewriting the Rules of Global Prosperity, further reinforce his status as one of the foremost thought leaders in global competitiveness.
When you book Stéphane Garelli for your event, you gain more than an expert keynote, you secure a transformative experience that blends authoritative research with real-world insights. He has an unmatched ability to decode complex global trends and translate them into actionable strategies that empower organizations to strengthen competitiveness, foster innovation, and drive sustainable success.
Book Stéphane Garelli for your event and give your audience the clarity, perspective, and inspiration needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
5 of 5
Mr. Garelli made a marvelous and very interesting speech. Our customers just loved it!
Arne Thorud Nets Branch Norway
Keynote by Stéphane Garelli:
We are entering a new phase in globalization. Although the economy remains global, it has become less open than previously. Countries increasingly implement their own rules and operational systems. Geopolitical factors, trade barriers, industrial policies, and protectionism significantly affect how companies operate in 2025 and beyond.
What are the implications for nations, companies, and individuals? How can success be achieved in such a changing and competitive environment? What management competencies and personal skills will be required?
Objective of the presentation:
To understand and assess how recent changes in the world competitiveness landscape (nations, economy, business, and society) shape strategy and leadership.
To emphasize that competitiveness involves both the effective implementation of a strategy and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
To go beyond well-known trends to identify their significance, their impact, how they are connected, and how they lead to new business models.
To develop a "so what" attitude toward change, turning problems into opportunities.
Format of the session:
"Relevant": Interesting is not enough; it must be meaningful.
"Future-oriented": Preparing for potential developments.
"Ideas oriented": Beyond numbers.
"Visual ", supported by PowerPoint slides.
"Positive and energizing": No doom and gloom.
Finally, the presentation aims to emphasize that the economy does not need to be boring to be engaging and stimulating.
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