Stephane Garelli is a world-renowned keynote speaker and a leading authority on competitiveness, recognized for pioneering research and shaping the theory in this critical field for over 25 years. As the founder of the IMD World Competitiveness Center and Professor Emeritus at both IMD (Institute of Management Development) Lausanne and the University of Lausanne, Garelli brings unparalleled academic expertise and insight to global audiences.
His unique perspective is enriched by extensive leadership experience in top-tier private companies and public organizations, including serving as Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and Chairman of Le Temps, Switzerland’s leading French-language newspaper. This rare combination of academic rigor and real-world business acumen enables Garelli to deliver keynote presentations that illuminate the evolving economic landscape, the dynamics of global competitiveness, and their impact on nations and enterprises
A prolific author and sought-after lecturer, Stephane Garelli’s dynamic presentations challenge audiences to think beyond conventional strategies, offering actionable insights into how businesses and countries can thrive amidst rapid change and global uncertainty
His expertise makes him a top choice for conferences seeking a keynote speaker who can translate complex economic trends into clear, compelling guidance for leaders worldwid
Objective of the Keynote
We are all overwhelmed by information and by events. But which are important for companies, markets, and people? How do they affect strategies and behaviours? In a world of constant interference from “outside”, this keynote address highlights the “changing circumstances” which shape the economic and business environment. Today, a key determinant of success is also to be “in sync” with a fast changing world.
Format of the presentation
Stephane Garelli is reputed for his trademark graphics combining an attractive visual style with simply illustrated ideas, and a limited use of numbers. The presentation is forward-looking, dynamic, business-like, fast moving, to the point, and “so what” oriented. It also proves that an economic presentation can have content without necessarily being boring…
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Stephane Garelli is a world authority on competitiveness – has pioneered research in this field for 25 years. Professor at IMD (Institute of Management Development) Lausanne, where he has founded the World Competitiveness Centre, he is also professor at the University of Lausanne.
Professor Garelli is closely connected to the world of business. He is, among others, Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Le Temps”, the leading French language Swiss newspaper. He was formerly Chairman of the Board of the Sandoz Financial and Banking Holding, and member of the board of the Banque Edouard Constant.
Professor Garelli was the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and of the Davos Symposium for many years. For twelve years, he was also permanent senior adviser to the European management of Hewlett-Packard,
He is a member of a number of institutes, such as: China Enterprise Management Association, Board of the ‘Fondation Jean Monet pour l’Europe’, The Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences, the Mexican Council for Competitiveness, etc. and an advisory committee member of the Thai Management Association. He is also a member of the International Olympic Committee commission on Sustainability and Legacy
He is the author of numerous publications on competitiveness and global business, and he published his best-selling book “Top Class Competitors – How Nations, Firms and Individuals Succeed in the New World of Competitiveness” with Wiley. His latest book is “Are you a Tiger, a Cat or a Dinosaur?” on Amazon.
He was a member of the Constitutional Assembly of his local state – Vaud, Switzerland from 1999 to 2002.
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