Philipp Kristian is a global authority on trust and digital transformation, and his career has been shaped by senior roles across innovation, strategy and ecosystem development. He spent more than a decade working with major organisations in Asia, guiding Fortune 500 leaders through large-scale digital change and helping them build value propositions that strengthened customer confidence. During this period he became known for his ability to align technology with human behaviour, a skill that made him a sought-after advisor for emerging technology firms. Philipp supported founder CEOs of two high-growth scale-ups that went on to become unicorns, helping them embed trust into product development, data strategy and brand experience. His industry work taught him how trust accelerates adoption, improves loyalty and drives transformation across entire markets.
Beyond corporate innovation Philipp is recognised for writing ‘The Trust Economy’ and ‘RESET’, two landmark books that shaped modern thinking about digital trust and the future of work. These titles established him as a leading voice on how organisations can grow by simplifying complexity and strengthening human connection. He built his early career through strategic and innovation roles including positions at MetLife where he founded FutureLab, and Manulife where he served as Asia Innovation Fellow, advising executive leadership on digital disruption. He also worked as a strategy and innovation consultant, giving him broad experience across financial services, technology and digital experience design.
Philipp’s expertise carries significant academic weight through his role as Visiting Professor and Executive Education faculty at top global institutions. He teaches senior executives how to navigate digital change with clarity, guiding them through trust-based leadership, human-centred innovation and future skills. His teaching draws on research in behavioural science and design thinking, combined with practical insight gained from working with multinational clients. Philipp’s programmes help leaders rethink culture, customer experience and technology adoption, giving them frameworks that can be applied immediately inside their organisations.
At events Philipp brings the depth of a practitioner and the perspective of a strategic advisor. His keynotes are shaped by real industry challenges including corporate transformation, digital experience strategy, intergenerational leadership and high-stakes decision making. He speaks with confidence drawn from lived experience, using examples from major banks, global insurers, technology platforms and top consulting firms. Philipp Kristian leaves audiences with practical tools for building trust across teams, designing better digital experiences and leading organisations through uncertainty. His career makes him one of the most qualified speakers on trust and digital humanity today.
