Dr. Mark DeVolder

Dr. Mark DeVolder is a global change management keynote speaker and leading authority on transitions and transformation. An award-winning Top 10 Speaker in Change Management, Mark has spoken to audiences in over 25 countries on 5 continents, helping organisations embrace disruption and thrive in times of uncertainty. His highly interactive keynotes are known for their energy, audience engagement and practical tools that inspire leaders and teams to act with confidence.

Mark’s journey began with a passion for understanding people and performance. His doctoral dissertation, 'Unity in Diversity Through Synergy', explored how teams can leverage differences to achieve shared goals. He went on to become a respected researcher, consultant and author, publishing works on employee engagement and diversity, including ‘Get Engaged! A Practical Guide for Improving Employee Engagement’. His most recent book, ‘Perpetual Pivot: How the Best Leaders Adapt to Exponential Change’, provides a roadmap for navigating disruption with clarity and resilience. These early foundations shaped Mark’s ability to help organisations turn change into a catalyst for growth.

Throughout his career, Mark has partnered with many of the world’s leading organisations, including NASA, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Siemens and Medtronic. He has coached NASA rocket scientists to reinvent themselves, guided healthcare professionals through multi-billion-dollar mergers, helped oil and gas companies create a safety-first culture, and prepared Egypt’s largest company to successfully restructure. Mark’s work has earned him recognition as a Top-5 Speaker in Business Management four years running, confirming his place as one of the world’s foremost experts on organisational change and transformation.

Audiences hire Mark because he combines research-backed insights with humour, energy and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately. He speaks on topics including change leadership, resilience, employee engagement, digital transformation and safety culture. These subjects are vital for organisations under pressure to adapt, align teams and maintain morale through rapid change. Mark’s keynotes give leaders and teams a clear plan, showing them how to stay composed, motivated and united when navigating disruption. For organisations seeking more than inspiration, Mark delivers the tools to drive lasting transformation and measurable results.