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Keynote SpeakerAbdullah Hassen Verachia

Global Future Strategist and Expert on Disruption and Digital

Abdullah Verachia is a sought-after global speaker, advisor, practice strategist and innovator. He is adept at fusing practice, education, insight, empathy and experience together to add significant value at all levels. Abdullah has served in senior executive and board roles, crafted competitive strategies for leading companies and governments around the... Read more

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Reset, Rewire and Reimagine Everything: Relevance, Agility and Adaptability
Reimagining Everything: Innovation, Creativity and the Art of Exponentiality
Thinking Exponentially: Building the Mindset that will Get you to Navigate an Exponential World
Disruption, Disintermediation and Digital: Engaging the Future
Beyond the Headlines: a Real View on South Africa

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Biography

Abdullah has served in senior executive and board roles, crafted competitive strategies for leading companies and governments around the world, lectured at some of the top-ranked business schools globally and also built and run a number of successful companies.

Abdullah Verachia has served in senior executive and board roles, crafted competitive strategies for leading companies and governments around the world, lectured at some of the top-ranked business schools globally and also built and run a number of successful companies.
Abdullah is a PhD candidate with a focus on strategy and dynamic capabilities. He is a Harvard Business School alumnus, having completed the acclaimed Harvard Business School General Management Program, and also holds a Bachelors in Law and a Masters in Management (cum laude).

Abdullah serves as CEO of The Strategists, where he plays an active role in assisting companies and organisations to craft competitive future strategies and build innovation functions. He is renowned for his expertise in building ambidextrous organisations.

He has led strategy, innovation and consulting assignments in an array of sectors including banking, mining, finance, asset management, construction, insurance, legal, audit, FMCG, telecoms, retail and automotive. Abdullah and his team have consulted and guided more than 200 global multinationals firms (listed and non-listed) to build disruptive, ambidextrous organisations, with a focus on building success in the now and the next.

Abdullah Verachia led the team that crafted the 2017-2030 Gauteng Economic Development Strategy in association with the province’s Premier and Executive Council. He also led the 2017 Mauritius Competitiveness foresight strategy and continues to play a vital role on the Oxford University and Gates Foundation programme on South Africa in a Digital Age.

Having presented and consulted in more than 60 cities globally, Abdullah has been recognised as a leading speaker, disruptor, strategist and thought leader on disruption and the interplay between strategy and disruptive innovation. His experience makes him a sought-after global speaker in these areas.

In December 2017, Abdullah Verachia received a standing ovation at the acclaimed TEDx Euston in London. Abdullah was also invited to be the keynote speaker at the 2018 World Speech Day. Having built numerous disruptive and truly innovative companies, Abdullah is able to fuse experience, insight, strategy and expertise into a beautiful and relevant tapestry that has application to companies and organisations around the world.

Abdullah Verachia is a regular media commentator for a number of global news outlets and publications including CNBC Africa, BBC, CCTV, CNN, SABC, MoneyWeb, Business Day, SAFM, 702, Al Jazeera, New York Times, Financial Times, Reuters and the Sunday Times.

Abdullah is the author of ‘Disruption Amplified: Reset, Rewire, Reimagine Everything’, which was published in 2020. He also co-authored a book on the commercial corridor between Africa and India, and contributed to ‘The Book Every Business Owner Must Read’.

“Abdullah, your keynote was an absolute treasure. What I love is that you talk based on your deep global consulting work. You are an AMAZING storyteller, consummate professional and a brilliant speaker.” CEO of a global FMCG firm

“Abdullah – you’re an absolute maverick. Y ou took our conference and blew it through the roof!” CEO of a leading South African bank

“I cried all the way throughout your talk. You engage with honesty, humility and authenticity. You’re a remarkable storyteller and your passion exudes.” TEDx Euston, London

“A ROCKSTAR – you bring in global insights, deep expertise and magical weaving. You talk based on global strategic insights.”

“Abdullah, this changed the entire team dynamic, team engagement, and our time together. You talk with authenticity and your story resonated with all.”

“WOW, I wish I knew of this journey of yours. I wish we could bottle it and share with the world.”

“Abdullah, you have served as a guide, a mirror and a voice on our board. We are truly indebted to you.”

Popular Talks by Abdullah Hassen Verachia

Reset, Rewire and Reimagine Everything: Relevance, Agility and Adaptability
Bespoke insights based on Abdullah’s bestselling Book Disruption Amplified: Reset, Rewire and Reimagine Everything. Transport yourself into the future with global future strategist as he leads you through the fundamental shifts taking place at every level and how these will reshape the world as we know it. Envisage a new...

Bespoke insights based on Abdullah’s bestselling Book Disruption Amplified: Reset, Rewire and Reimagine Everything.

Transport yourself into the future with global future strategist as he leads you through the fundamental shifts taking place at every level and how these will reshape the world as we know it. Envisage a new reality, new cross-border opportunities and new avenues for personal and business growth.
Reimagining Everything: Innovation, Creativity and the Art of Exponentiality
Your business model, your ways of working, your clients and your future. Reimagine how you think of client challenges and new opportunities. This talks demystifies innovation and provides an incredible perspective on building exponential organisations. A look at how innovation and creativity has propelled the most successful companies and why...

Your business model, your ways of working, your clients and your future. Reimagine how you think of client challenges and new opportunities. This talks demystifies innovation and provides an incredible perspective on building exponential organisations. A look at how innovation and creativity has propelled the most successful companies and why it’s a pre- requisite for companies in the future.
Thinking Exponentially: Building the Mindset that will Get you to Navigate an Exponential World
How do you build a globally competitive mindset around absorptive capacity, innovation, adaptability and agility to remain relevant and competitive in this new world.
Disruption, Disintermediation and Digital: Engaging the Future
A bespoke and beautifully presented view of disruption in the global economy as well as the impact of this on sectors and companies.
Beyond the Headlines: a Real View on South Africa
The South African landscape is filled with a significant amount of hype. This presentation gives a contextually relevant and nuanced view of South Africa and cuts through the “noise” to give a real view of South Africa.
The Post Pandemic Boom
Step from the NOW into the NEXT.
Leading with Empathy and Humility: A journey of courage and hope
How do you become an entrepreneurial business maverick who holds numerous academic qualifications, gives over 70 keynote addresses per year worldwide, sits on a number of boards and advises numerous multinationals on strategy and disruptive innovation? Abdullah Verachia’s ascent as one of the most sought-after business strategists and thought leaders...

How do you become an entrepreneurial business maverick who holds numerous academic qualifications, gives over 70 keynote addresses per year worldwide, sits on a number of boards and advises numerous multinationals on strategy and disruptive innovation?

Abdullah Verachia’s ascent as one of the most sought-after business strategists and thought leaders in the country as well as globally is a story that bears testament to the fact your life experiences are your greatest asset, that a deep, dynamic understanding of yourself is the highest qualification one could hope to attain and that serendipity is the secret sauce in the taste of any major success.

A very personal and powerful view on Abdullah’s own journey with highs and lows, disruption and change, leading businesses and crafting strategy – working with youth and senior leaders and managing and leading in times of complexity and disruption.
Has the world gone off its AXIS?
Reset the NOW, rewire the NEXT and thrive in an era of disruption. Are the economic, political, competitive and social changes the most significant that we have seen since World War 2? Leveraging the now into the next. What mega-shifts are reshaping our future? What trends will lead to 2025?...

Reset the NOW, rewire the NEXT and thrive in an era of disruption. Are the economic, political, competitive and social changes the most significant that we have seen since World War 2? Leveraging the now into the next. What mega-shifts are reshaping our future?

What trends will lead to 2025?
What does sector fluidity mean for who are your real competitors?
Trends specifically curated to your industry and organisational dynamics.
How do you remain relevant, competitive, and even thrive?

– Ambidexterity is key to the future. How to navigate the now and the next.
– How to build a future back mindset and approach in your business unit or firm
– Thriving in an age of disruption. In adversity comes opportunity.
– How will the next decade be impacted by the events of today?
– A granular view on the future of sectors, industries and business models. Insights are based on Abdullah’s bestselling book and global consulting work.
Building a disruptive, digital mindset.
– How can individuals and leaders ensure they have the right tools
to adapt and thrive in this new context?
– Developing curiosity, creativity, culture and empathy.
– Amplifying innovation and transforming uncertainty into opportunity.

Abdullah ends all his talks with a practical toolbox to navigate the now and the next and a personal view on his own journey with disruption.