Andrew Grant & Dr. Gaia Grant

Andrew Grant and Dr. Gaia Grant, PhD, are innovation transformation specialists who have spent 30 years traveling the world to look at creativogenic cultures, and why is it that some societies & companies seem to have raced ahead with innovation, while others appear to have been left behind.

They are authors and professional speakers who are best known for their innovation culture development work with top companies worldwide. They have created a number of unique corporate simulations and resources, and have published three international bestseller books: "The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game," "Purpose-driven Innovation Leadership" and "Who Killed Creativity?… And How Can We Get it Back?"

Gaia is recognized internationally for her (PhD) breakthrough doctoral research into innovation sustainability through the discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Sydney Business School, having previously studied creative thinking and innovation with the State University of New York. (MSc & Grad Dip Change Leadership). She has interviewed over 70 global innovation leaders and has conducted surveys with over 4000 participants to identify how to innovate sustainably. She has a specific interest in how executive leaders such as entrepreneurial founders and CEOs can develop ‘ambidextrous’ leadership teams. Gaia was appointed by The Australian Institute of Company Directors and the peak Australian Superannuation Association Fund to research the importance of creating cultures in organization that promote accountability and integrity in innovative ways following the outcomes of the Haynes Royal Commission. They have been featured in/on Harvard Business Review, CCTV, Reuters, Fast Company and the Wall St Journal.

The Grants are recognized as global authorities on creative thinking and innovation, having been engaged by market innovation leaders for the following sample projects: Nestle – ‘Innovation for Sustainability; Disney – ‘Creating Compelling Ideas’; Mercedes Benz –‘Innovative Brand Positioning’ (Global); Estee Lauder– ‘Reimagining Regional Retail Models’; Salesforce –‘The Future of Marketing’ (ANZ); UAE Prime Minister’s office & Duke University – ‘Building Future Leaders’ (UAE); MTN-Strategy Implementation (Africa); CEVA- Transformational Change (France); and many large finance institutions including Citibank, Deutsche Bank, Visa, Goldman Sachs, Allianz, Alibaba (Dana) & UBS.

They have facilitated executive education programs in partnership with institutions such as Duke Corporate Education, Sydney University Business School, and Harvard Business School, and are recognized by YPO as a top‑ranked global facilitators and resources.