Peter Hinssen
Peter Hinssen is a Belgium-based entrepreneur, board director and author who advises organisations on technological change, innovation strategy and leadership in the context of uncertainty and digital disruption.
- Founder of nexxworks, an organisation focused on innovation and future strategy.
- Founder of multiple technology ventures, including Streamcase and Porthus, both acquired after scaling.
- Independent Director at Belfius Bank and former Independent Director at Mediahuis.
- Research Fellow at MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research.
- Lecturer at London Business School.
- Author of six business books on technology, innovation and uncertainty.
Full Profile
Key speaking topics
- Technological change and digital disruption
- Innovation strategy
- Leadership in uncertainty
- Business model reinvention
- Networked organisations
- Long-term strategic foresight
- Scaling technology ventures
Ideal for
- Board directors and non-executive directors
- C-suite executives and senior leadership teams
- Strategy and innovation leaders
- Financial services and media organisations
Audience outcomes
- Clearer understanding of how technological change reshapes industries
- Frameworks for navigating uncertainty and long-term disruption
- Insight into building resilient, innovation-led organisations
- Strategic perspective on digital business models and networks
Why organisations work with Peter Hinssen
- Combines entrepreneurial experience with board-level governance insight.
- Bridges academic research and practical business strategy.
- Provides structured thinking on uncertainty, disruption and long-term growth.
- Relevant to organisations navigating digital transformation and industry change.
Biography
Peter Hinssen is a recognised authority on technological change, innovation strategy and leadership in an era defined by uncertainty and digital disruption. He works with senior leaders and boards to help them understand how emerging technologies reshape industries, business models and competitive advantage.
As the founder of nexxworks, he advises organisations on navigating long-term transformation and building innovation-led strategies. His perspective is grounded in hands-on entrepreneurial experience, having founded multiple technology ventures including Streamcase and Porthus, both of which were successfully scaled and acquired.
Hinssen brings board-level insight to his work. He serves as an Independent Director at Belfius Bank and has previously held a board role at Mediahuis. He also acts as an advisor within the private equity environment, contributing strategic guidance at investor and governance level.
Alongside his corporate roles, he maintains strong academic links. He is a Lecturer at London Business School and has served as a Research Fellow at MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research, bridging research and practical business application.
He is the author of six business books, including Business/IT Fusion, The New Normal, The Network Always Wins, The Day After Tomorrow, The Phoenix and the Unicorn, and The Uncertainty Principle. His work focuses on helping organisations rethink strategy, leadership and innovation in a world where change is constant and uncertainty is structural.
Talks
A keynote on leading in a “Never Normal” world, reframing uncertainty as a catalyst for progress and focusing on the strategic levers that enable organisations to reinvent themselves.
Key takeaways:
- A reframed view of uncertainty as a driver of opportunity rather than a threat
- Insight into the key levers of transformation, including strategy, foresight, organisational design, culture and innovation
- A leadership mindset focused on active hope, bold decision-making and turning systemic disruption into progress
A practical and balanced exploration of artificial intelligence, demystifying hype and fear while outlining how organisations can implement AI responsibly and strategically.
Key takeaways:
- A clear understanding of AI’s evolution, capabilities and limitations, including generative AI
- Practical guidance on responsible AI adoption, governance and ethical considerations
- A roadmap for implementing AI to enhance operations, decision-making and innovation
A keynote focused on how established organisations can continuously reinvent themselves in a world of constant change, applying innovation as a practical discipline rather than a slogan.
Key takeaways:
- Understanding the dynamics of constant change and learning from high-growth “unicorn” companies
- Frameworks such as the Hourglass model and types of innovation to structure reinvention
- Practical insight into embedding innovation through culture, organisational design and customer focus
An executive programme designed to help leaders build resilient, future-ready innovation strategies in a fluid and unpredictable business environment.
Key takeaways:
- A structured understanding of the “Never Normal” and its geopolitical, technological and societal drivers
- Tools for designing resilient strategies and organisational structures fit for ongoing disruption
- Methods for fostering long-term thinking, leadership capability and innovation in the age of automation and emerging technologies
Videos
Testimonials
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Fees
| EUR | GBP | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Country | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| Asia Pacific | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| Europe | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| Middle East & Africa | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| South America | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| United Kingdom | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| US East Coast | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| US West Coast | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
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