President of Metis Strategy, Host of Technovation Podcast
Peter High Biography
Peter A. High is the founder and president of Metis Strategy, a management and strategy consulting firm he established in 2001. Through Metis Strategy, he has dedicated his career to advising senior business and technology leaders on digital transformation, organizational agility, and innovation. His work bridges the gap between business strategy and technology leadership, helping organizations adapt and thrive in an increasingly fast-paced digital environment.
High is also an accomplished author, having written three influential books on technology leadership and strategy. His first book, World Class IT: Why Businesses Succeed When IT Triumphs (2009), was recognized as one of the top IT-business books of the year. He followed this with Implementing World Class IT Strategy: How IT Can Drive Organizational Innovation (2014), which became an Amazon bestseller. His most recent work, Getting to Nimble: How to Transform Your Company into a Digital Leader (2021), focuses on how companies can develop the agility necessary to compete and lead in the digital age.
Since 2008, High has hosted the weekly podcast Technovation with Peter High, where he interviews chief information officers, chief technology officers, chief executives, and leading academics to explore the evolving intersection of technology and business. He is also a long-time columnist for Forbes, where his Technovation column provides insights into emerging trends, leadership strategies, and innovation practices shaping modern enterprises.
A sought-after keynote speaker, High has delivered presentations at corporate events, industry conferences, and leading universities. His speaking engagements have taken him to institutions such as Harvard University, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, Purdue University, and the National Defense University. His international speaking career has included appearances across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.
High earned his degrees in Economics and History from the University of Pennsylvania. Through his writing, speaking, and consulting, he has established himself as a prominent voice in technology leadership, inspiring organizations and leaders to embrace change, think strategically, and lead with vision.
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Peter High is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter High for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Peter High generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Hugos, Michael Kanaan, Justyna Zander, Charlie Fink and Steve Steinhilber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter High for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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