Founder, iD8 & innov8 | Former Head of Innovation & Creativity, The Walt Disney Company
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About This Speaker: Duncan Wardle
Duncan Wardle is a globally recognized innovation keynote speaker and the former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney. During his three-decade career at Disney, Duncan helped teams unlock their creative potential and developed his own Design Thinking methodology, a practical toolkit that empowers organizations to build a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving.
He began his Disney journey in 1987 as an intern in the London office and advanced through several senior executive roles, including VP Global Public Relations, VP International Marketing and Sales, and VP Innovation & Creativity. In each role, he led teams across five continents and helped Disney stay at the forefront of innovation in storytelling, customer experience, and brand engagement.
After leaving Disney, Duncan founded iD8 & innov8, an innovation consultancy that helps companies embed creativity into their culture. Through engaging innovation workshops, masterclasses, and keynotes, he trains thousands of professionals at leading global brands and organizations.
A sought-after TEDx and conference speaker, Duncan delivers talks at major global events and contributes thought-leadership articles to Forbes and Harvard Business Review. He also teaches his acclaimed Innovation Master Classes at Yale, Harvard, and the University of Edinburgh.
Duncan’s work has earned him numerous honours, including an Honorary Doctorate, the White House American Citizen Award, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. He also won the 2022 Speaker Contest at the Nordic Business Forum.
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