Dr Louise Muhdi

Dr Louise Muhdi is a Professor of Innovation and Strategy at the IMD Business School and a globally recognised keynote speaker. Dr Louise works with CEOs, CHROs, boards and senior leadership teams on one of the most critical challenges organisations face today: how to execute strategy and lead transformation in complex, fast-changing environments. Louise helps leaders move beyond theory to practical ways of thinking, deciding, and acting under pressure, enabling organisations to accelerate execution, strengthen alignment, and deliver measurable impact. She partners with leadership teams to execute strategy in complex organisations, drive transformation in fast-changing environments, strengthen decision-making and alignment, accelerate AI and digital adoption, and build innovation, collaboration, and learning at scale. 

With an MSc in Biology and a PhD in Technology and Innovation Management from ETH, Louise has held several pivotal roles across companies from various sectors. She has been a Product Manager at Serono Pharma, Astellas Pharma, and Novo Nordisk. She also served as Senior Strategic & Scientific Advisor for the Swiss Family Office and later as Head of Global Innovation Strategy for Global Science and Technology at Givaudan, where she led global innovation initiatives and built external innovation ecosystems with startups and strategic partners. As a Jury Member at Venture Kick Switzerland, Louise leveraged her background in biology, technology and innovation management to evaluate and mentor emerging Swiss startups.

Throughout her career, Louise has worked with senior leaders from organisations including Nestlé, Novo Nordisk, Bank Mandiri, Oman LNG, Richemont, Pictet, Shell, Statkraft, ICRC, and the United Nations. Using this extensive experience, Louise combines strategic insight with practical execution through a set of proven frameworks during her keynotes. Her LACE framework (Learn, Adapt, Collaborate, Experiment) and LACE-AI™ share how organisations can translate strategy, innovation and AI into real business impact. Additionally, her BOOSTR methodology (rooted in design thinking and design sprint) helps leaders and teams rapidly move from ideas to execution (or from theory to application), solve complex challenges, and drive results in real time.

Dr Louise Muhdi is a pioneering speaker who delivers insights that combine strategic thinking with practical application. Her approach is grounded in real-world transformation and leadership challenges, ensuring that everything she shares is not just theoretical but proven and results-orientated. She brings clarity to complex issues, offering actionable frameworks and tools that can be immediately applied across a range of industries, including life sciences, financial services, energy and technology. Audiences leave her sessions with sharper thinking, clear direction and tangible strategies they can implement straight away, making her an invaluable partner for organisations looking to drive meaningful change and performance. Dr Louise is the ideal keynote speaker for organisations looking to turn strategy into execution and complexity into results. Hire her today via Champions Speakers!