When companies want to excel at creativity and technology, they book expert and keynote speaker G. Kofi Annan. In his 10+ -year career Kofi has led teams at two of the largest creative agencies in the world (Ogilvy and Saatchi & Saatchi) and worked with companies such as PUMA, Mercedes-Benz, and Novartis. He leverages his background in design, technology, and entrepreneurship to help leaders and teams rethink business strategies, refine approaches to employee engagement, and change the way they interact with and attract local and global customers. Kofi's high-energy talks have set the tone for conferences and meetings at Harvard University, the Smithsonian Museum, the United Nations, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and the SXSW Interactive Conference. He designs and delivers talks that use inspiring stories, cutting-edge research, and actionable takeaways to create a space for attendees to learn, connect, and grow. Kofi's programs (trainings, keynotes, or facilitations) are always customized and focus on one overarching goal: Helping leaders and teams use creativity, culture, and human-centric technologies to build resilient brands and authentic communities. Kofi has been featured and quoted in Entrepreneur Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and the LA Times among others.