Randall Craig

Randall Craig is a business speaker, entrepreneur, and recognized authority on digital strategy, marketing, and business growth in North America. Craig has led digital strategies for major market newspapers, consulting firms, and financial institutions, establishing a foundation in internet and digital transformation. He has founded multiple start-ups, held a senior position at a major consulting firm, and served as a senior executive at a public company. Craig is CEO of Pinetree Advisors, where he advises leaders on scaling their businesses, and leads the Braintrust Professional Institute.

Craig shares his perspective and challenges conventional wisdom through eight books, including the bestseller "Personal Balance Sheet," "The Everything Guide to Starting an Online Business," and "Digital Transformation for Associations." His book "Online PR and Social Media for Experts" has been published in multiple editions, serving as a resource for professionals in digital marketing and online public relations. Craig's writing is known for making complex digital and business concepts accessible and actionable for a broad audience.

Craig has assisted more than 100 organizations, from start-ups to multinational companies, in scaling operations, building capacity, and addressing business challenges. He has taught in executive education programs and hosts "Professionally Speaking TV." Craig frequently appears as an expert in media and delivers keynotes, workshops, and virtual presentations to audiences of more than 4,000. His speaking topics include business growth, thought leadership, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and marketing strategy.

As a Certified Speaking Professional and inductee of the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame, Craig has built a reputation as a dynamic speaker. He has served on corporate and not-for-profit boards, is a member of the Global Speakers Federation, and holds designations including FCMC, CFA, MBA, CSP, HoF, and a Black Belt in Karate.