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Keynote SpeakerMark DeVolder

Change Management Expert, Transformation Thought Leader and Award Winning Speaker on Managing Organizational Transitions

Dr. Mark DeVolder is a top change management and transformation expert. Recognised as one of today’s original thinkers and motivators on transitions, Mark shows people how to change. With a vast client list, Mark has spoken in over 25 countries on 5 continents to many of the world’s industry-leading companies.... Read more

Biography

Dr. Mark DeVolder is a top change management and transformation expert. Recognised as one of today’s original thinkers and motivators on transitions, Mark shows people how to change.

With a vast client list, Mark has spoken in over 25 countries on 5 continents to many of the world’s industry-leading companies. His insights and strategies show leaders in the midst of disruption, how to navigate the transitions;

• Coaching NASA rocket scientists to re-invent themselves;

• Guiding healthcare professionals through multi-billion dollar mergers;

• Transitioning to a safety-first culture in oil industries;

• Preparing Egypt’s largest company to restructure itself.

Mark’s client list is extensive and diverse, covering many sectors including: NASA, Royal Bank of Canada, McDonald’s, Qatar Petroleum, PepsiCo Europe, Verizon, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Kuwait Finance House, Medtronic, UT Southwestern Medical Center, FEMSA Mexico, Idaho National Laboratory, Estonian HR Association, Oman Air, GE Digital, Charles Schwab, Marriott, Siemens, and many more.

Partnering with his clients gives Mark a laser-focused view into disruptions that are occurring in every industry and organization; With that insight and customized research, Dr. Mark teaches the unique strategy of Empowered Change™, equipping leaders to adapt to and embrace their greatest challenges, trends and opportunities, such as mergers, organizational restructure, digital transformation and market disruptions.

Mark DeVolder is an award-winning speaker and recipient of the Top 10 Speaker Award in Change Management. Mark is known for his highly engaging presentations: contagious energy, on-target customization, strong actionable takeaways and captivating audience interaction. (WARNING: Mark’s presentations are known to cause excessive laughter and happiness!).

As a researcher, consultant and author, Mark has written the multi-disciplinary book on managing change, Perpetual Pivot: How the Best Leaders Adapt to Exponential Change, as well as books on Diversity/Inclusion and Employee Engagement: Unity in Diversity Through Synergy and Get Engaged!

Above all, Mark DeVolder is a category of one speaker. Mark knows change. He knows why we fear it and how we get lost within it. And he knows how to help leaders and their teams navigate their way through it. Give your attendees the most inspiring, empowering and engaging experience today with the Change Specialist, Dr. Mark DeVolder.

“We heard constant feedback throughout the entire conference about how much everyone took away from the experience.” Jeff White, Sr VP of Operations, Enverus
“Mark DeVolder, you were nothing short of awesome!!!” Chief Personnel Officer, PepsiCo Europe
“We all left with a better grip on our own humanity and tools to soar higher.” Spaceport Operations, NASA
"If you get to work with Mark DeVolder, you're really lucky!" CEO, ChangeBoard, Dubai
“Dr. Mark DeVolder has tremendous charisma and made his message so powerful that we will all benefit from it!” CEO, Oman Air
“Thought-provoking and dynamic. Moving and powerful.” Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
“Mark kept us glued to our screen, very entertaining and interactive, a true artist!” Simone Zatti, Marketing Director, Hilti
“Mark’s virtual keynote energized the audience and he provided us with tools to apply to our organization.” Sharon Chen, Professional Engineers Ontario
“Mark’s virtual presentation was so refreshing and timely with such great take-aways.” Janna Boloten, Nutrition Science Adviser, Abbott Laboratories
“Mark’s presentation was such a breath of fresh air! An incredible delivery! The mark of a professional! Jeff Reynolds, Advisor/Principal, Plan It Financial Corp
"Dr. Mark exceeded our expectations. He really reached new heights in change management." Saif Sultan Saif Al Abr, Senior Manager, Omantel, Oman
"Dr. DeVolder’s presentation was exactly what we were looking for during this changing period that we are going through." Amr Helmi, Boehringer Ingelheim, National Sales Manager, Bahrain
“A great presentation to help our Senior Leadership team with great feedback on his key messages. Mark provided several “take-aways” that the team can leverage as we navigate the changes to our business.” Ned St. Denis, Senior Director, Business Enablement, Royal Bank
“If you are looking for participant engagement, valuable information and take home value, Mark brings that and so much more.” Crystal Mayfield, Director, Education and Training, Produce Marketing Association
“Our team was so pumped about our time with Mark. He helped everyone realize that change management is at the key to our success and that everyone of us has to step up to the challenge immediately.” Kevin M Bollom, Vice President – Building Services, Trane/Ingersoll Rand
"Dr. Mark DeVolder provided my staff and leadership with amazing examples of how we can get engaged, improve our lives and accept change." Terry Laudick, CEO, Nusenda Credit Union
“Mark was energetic, entertaining, professional, and relevant. No surprise the feedback from our employees after the event, was superior…..they loved him. Months later, we are still using the tools and skills he taught us that day.” Linda Edwards, VP Organizational Culture and Learning & Development UNIFY Financial Credit Union
“Dr. DeVolder has been remarkable. Now, six months later, we are enjoying the benefits of a productive & respectful work environment." Dr. Michael Henderson, Regional Director General, Transport Canada

Popular Talks by Mark DeVolder

  • On Fire! Energized Together Everyone, Every Day
  • All Together Now: The Key to Dynamic, Inclusive Teams
  • Unstoppable Resilience: Developing the Mindset of Champions
  • Getting to Target Zero: Engaging High-Performance Safety
  • Master Your Mind, Master the Chaos: Leadership Secrets for Successfully Navigating Change
  • Future Proof: Navigating Change with Confidence and Excitement
  • Managing Transitions
  • Transformation
  • Organisational Change
  • Change Management