Gerriet Danz has been one of the most recognised experts on innovation and creativity for more than two decades. The lectures of the passionate rule-breaker, multiple start-up founder and bestselling author (CAMPUS/Randomhouse) are as inspiring and unusual as the mix of his experiences. Motivating, humorous and practical, he conveys in his presentations how companies can create a perfect innovation climate and overcome creativity barriers.

Lecture topics by Gerriet Danz

• Try heart! How New Work creates new turnover.
• Expedition Innovation! On the road in Silicon Valley – the success codes of the rule breakers!
• Utopia makes turnover! Thinking the impossible to create the possible.
• Fail! Go on! Cheer up! Why more mistakes lead to more innovations.

Initially, Gerriet Danz worked as creative director of the international advertising agency BBDO and supported global players in the development of innovations. He developed new TV formats and hosted the classic knowledge show “JEOPARDY” himself. Gerriet is a lecturer at the Steinbeis University Berlin, a lecturer at the Management School St. Gallen, advises the European Patent Office in The Hague, among others, is a member of the German Speakers Association and winner of the CONGA Award in the category “Speakers & Trainers”.

References, press & customer feedback:

• “One of the best in his field!” Computerwoche”
• “It hails ideas…” GQ”
• …unorthodox approach!” LEADERSHIP
• “It tingles!” SalesBusiness
• “He ignites the brand turbo!” TLZ
• “With umbrella, charm and method.” EVENT
• “Gerriet Danz’s methods work!” DUB Entrepreneur Magazine
• “Knows how to stand out from the crowd: Gerriet Danz…” NWZ Newspaper

Clients include: Beiersdorf AG, BMW AG, CHANEL, Commerzbank, DELL, Fresenius, Wella, KYOCERA, Microsoft, MAN, Nestlé AG, NDR, OLYMPUS, ProSiebenSat.1, SCHOTT AG, IBM, McDonalds, SIEMENS, Philips, Tchibo.

“Lively. Instructive. Funny. As a speaker, Gerriet Danz is a lateral thinker himself!” Robert Müller von Vultejus, UFA Sports, Managing Director

“Gerriet Danz’s lecture was one of the best in a very long time!” Markus Dollinger, nachbelichtet.com

“I enjoyed your lecture very much!” Michael Söls, Continentale Insurance

“… isn’t it nice to notice during the presentation how the audience reacts, listens attentively and waits to see what happens next? The response and enthusiasm showed it was worth it … Thank you!” Oliver Kreth, KYOCERA, Marketing Director

“I found Gerriet Danz’s presentation particularly terrific.” Stephan Fuchs, Adobe Create Now