Transform your organisation with a former Google Innovation Leader. Discover expert keynote insights on the future of AI, driving innovation, and building a dynamic business culture.
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Core Intelligence Domain: Corporate Innovation & AI Strategy
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Languages: English, Dutch
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence
Chris Heemskerk is a former Google executive, the visionary founder of The Innovation Alliance, and a globally recognised strategic advisor specialising in corporate innovation and artificial intelligence. Operating at the intersection of technological disruption and executive leadership, he provides Fortune 500 boards and C-suite leaders with the proprietary frameworks required to build scalable, sustainable innovation engines. By translating the complex dynamics of Silicon Valley into actionable enterprise strategies, Heemskerk empowers organisations to future-proof their operations, integrate generative AI responsibly, and maintain a decisive competitive edge in an era of rapid digital acceleration.
During his distinguished tenure at Google, Heemskerk played a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, global acquisitions, and fostering the tech giant’s renowned culture of innovation. His hands-on executive experience in one of the world’s most agile and forward-thinking environments provided him with unparalleled insights into how elite organisations ideate, execute, and scale at a global level. Recognising that traditional enterprise structures often stifle creativity and adaptability, he transitioned from big tech to international advisory, dedicating his career to bridging the gap between legacy corporate operations and modern, high-velocity innovation methodologies.
As the founder of The Innovation Alliance, Heemskerk has established a premier advisory firm dedicated to helping global enterprises systematically manage and measure their innovation efforts. He is the acclaimed author of The Innovation Scorecard, a seminal framework and proprietary methodology designed to demystify the corporate innovation process. This framework allows executive teams to audit their current capabilities, identify structural bottlenecks, and implement metrics-driven strategies that yield tangible commercial outcomes. His methodologies are currently deployed by leading multinationals seeking to cultivate a resilient, innovative culture without sacrificing day-to-day operational excellence.
As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Chris Heemskerk delivers high-impact, data-rich presentations tailored for board members, senior executives, and global innovation task forces. His core speaking topics include:
Engaging Chris Heemskerk provides executive audiences with more than just conceptual inspiration; it equips them with a proven, structured methodology for immediate implementation. Leaders will leave his sessions armed with a diagnostic understanding of their organisation’s innovation maturity, a clear roadmap for AI integration, and the strategic foresight required to navigate digital disruption. Through his proprietary frameworks and extensive Silicon Valley executive experience, Heemskerk ensures that organisations are not merely reacting to the future, but actively architecting it.
''Chris's session on building a culture of innovation was phenomenal. His wealth of experience and actionable insights deeply resonated with our Google team, leaving them energized and equipped to drive innovation in their daily work. Thank you Chris!''
“I had the privilege of leading Chris in my role as Head of Americas for Google Inbound Sales for Google Ads. Chris was responsible for our Vendor Inbound Sales sites in North America, and distinguished himself as a leader with outstanding integrity and work ethic. In addition to driving consistent revenue performance, impressively, he developed the Phoenix vendor site into an operational excellence hub to drive innovation & growth within our org. As a seasoned Acquisitions Leader on the team, he was a key mentor for fellow sales leaders and worked closely with fellow regional heads in bringing our Inbound Acquisitions organization to the next level. I would work with Chris again in a heartbeat, and I hope our paths cross again in the near future.I had the privilege of leading Chris in my role as Head of Americas for Google Inbound Sales for Google Ads. Chris was responsible for our Vendor Inbound Sales sites in North America, and distinguished himself as a leader with outstanding integrity and work ethic. In addition to driving consistent revenue performance, impressively, he developed the Phoenix vendor site into an operational excellence hub to drive innovation & growth within our org. As a seasoned Acquisitions Leader on the team, he was a key mentor for fellow sales leaders and worked closely with fellow regional heads in bringing our Inbound Acquisitions organization to the next level. I would work with Chris again in a heartbeat, and I hope our paths cross again in the near future.”
“Chris has a keen ability to translate proven innovation strategies to any organization. He is an agile thinker and incredibly easy to work with. His passion and years of experience shine through all of his interactions. The Innovation Experience was invigorating, insightful, fun and useful. Thank you, Chris, for opening my mind.”
“Chris is a great speaker on innovation, able to both motivate diverse senior leaders and effectively convey powerful contextual message. Amazing professional!Chris is a great speaker on innovation, able to both motivate diverse senior leaders and effectively convey powerful contextual message. Amazing professional!”
“Your keynote was well received by all, and especially our president. It elevated our event and perfectly fit in the innovation focused program. We truly appreciate you being part of this important R&D gathering.”
“What an inspiring and insightful masterclass! We have received great feedback from our audience. People want to learn more about the applications of the Innovation Scorecard to sustain development, so we hope to have you back at The United Nations in Rome very soon!”
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