Thomas Hawighorst is a leading practitioner and trusted adviser to senior executives of Fortune 500 companies on the topics of transformational change, leadership and team effectiveness. He coaches and serves C-suite leaders on their most pressing organisation and transformation issues. His focus is on helping business leaders increase their impact... Read more
Complex problems can paralyze organizations without a clear approach. Proven problem-solving techniques break issues into manageable parts, enable better decisions, and align teams on solutions. Applying structured thinking allows organizations to tackle even the most challenging issues with confidence and speed.
Large organizations often struggle to become more agile. This session shows how to apply lessons from successful startups to corporate growth, balancing flexibility with operational discipline, and aligning teams to execute at speed. Executives learn practical approaches to foster innovation without losing control or focus.
Thomas Hawighorst is a leading practitioner and trusted adviser to senior executives of Fortune 500 companies on the topics of transformational change, leadership and team effectiveness. He coaches and serves C-suite leaders on their most pressing organisation and transformation issues.
His focus is on helping business leaders increase their impact by implementing practical expertise as well as proven tools and methodologies. He has extensive knowledge and experience in organizational matters from previously having been an Expert Associate Partner in the Organisation Practice of McKinsey & Company and an HR executive at Royal Dutch/Shell and Oracle.
Thomas Hawighorst holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim (Germany) and a M.Sc. in International Economics from Maastricht University (The Netherlands). He is fully fluent in English, Dutch and German.
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You can book Thomas Hawighorst through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Thomas's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Thomas Hawighorst's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Thomas tailored to your event.
Thomas Hawighorst speaks on Business & Management, Organisation, Strategy, Transformation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Thomas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Thomas Hawighorst for events worldwide, subject to Thomas's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Thomas Hawighorst is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Thomas can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Thomas Hawighorst on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Thomas can offer.
Thomas Hawighorst delivers keynotes in Dutch, English, German. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Thomas Hawighorst's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Organisation, Strategy, Transformation. To get a clear sense of Thomas's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Thomas Hawighorst can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Organisation, Strategy, Transformation is relevant. Details of Thomas's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Thomas Hawighorst is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Thomas Hawighorst, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Thomas's current availability for your dates.