Peter Hinssen is a highly regarded keynote speaker and thought leader with a specific focus on radical innovation and the impact of digital technology on businesses. He is also an author, lecturer, successful serial entrepreneur and LinkedIn Top Voice. He has written six bestselling books, including The Phoenix and the Unicorn, which was nominated Marketing Book of the Year by the Belgian Association of Marketing, and has been an Entrepreneur in Residence at McKinsey & Company. His latest book, The Uncertainty Principle, was published in 2025 and explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty and identify opportunities amid disruption. Peter has delivered talks at some of the largest companies in the world, such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Accenture, and is often a conference headliner. His take on digital disruption is truly fascinating, making him a fantastic speaker for any corporate event.
Peter has a long history of building successful technology startups, with his companies being acquired by technology conglomerates and floated on the stock exchange. His first company, e-COM, was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, Streamcase was acquired by Belgacom, and Porthus was listed on the stock exchange before being acquired by Descartes. Success is never far behind any of his ventures. Peter co-founded nexxworks, where he and his teams support companies trying to innovate and navigate the digital world we all live in today. He delivers unique workshops, coaches business leaders across the world and is an active investor in startups and scaleups. Peter has also held several board and advisory positions, bringing his extensive technology and innovation experience to organisations across multiple industries.
He has lectured at the London Business School and has served as an Industry Fellow at MIT. He has penned six bestselling books including The Uncertainty Principle; The Phoenix and The Unicorn; The Day After Tomorrow; The Network Always Wins; The New Normal and Business/IT Fusion. He writes about the coming together of business and technology, bridging the gap between organisations and technological change. His work explores subjects including radical innovation, digital transformation, organisational reinvention, networks and how businesses can prepare for the opportunities of the Day After Tomorrow.
Peter Hinssen has an impressive social media following and is an active thought leader, recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice. He has written featured articles in internationally recognised business publications such as Forbes and has delivered more than 1,500 keynote presentations around the world. He is frequently requested to deliver keynote speeches for Fortune 1000 companies and leading organisations, having worked with brands including Microsoft, L'Oréal, LVMH, BMW, Bloomberg, HSBC, SWIFT, Sanofi and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For organisations large and small looking for a technologically minded, innovative speaker who can address AI, disruption and the future of business, Peter Hinssen is a brilliant choice.
