Patrick Harris

 

Creativity

Leadership

Vision

Strategy

Change

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Patrick Harris is the definitive 'blue sky' thinker, underpinned by a drive to reach practical, workable solutions.

At the end of the nineties, Patrick Harris was instrumental in devising Telecom giant Orange's cutting-edge business strategy, working directly for the legendary CEO Hans Snook.

As co-architect and founding member of the Orange Strategic Think Tank, his vision helped set the multi-million pound agenda for some 30,000 employees in 20 countries. Patrick has stamped his creative imprimatur on projects for some of the biggest names in business, government and education. His high profile projects have won him acclaim in the national and business press such as The Times, The Independent on Sunday and European Business Forum.

However, unlike some supposed creative gurus, Patrick's flair for high concept strategy is tempered with a hard-nosed realism. Patrick served his apprenticeship in heavy industry. His first job after graduating from university in 1998 was Maintenance Planner for Cajun Electric Power in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Disaster planning for a 1,800 megawatt powerstation has given Patrick a keen appreciation of bottom-line practicalities.

Although a recognised expert on telecommunications, Patrick is nothing if not versatile. His work is in demand across the entire spectrum of professional life. Recent briefs have dealt with scientific issues for The Department of Trade and Industry, finance for ABN Amro and for The Design Council.

Patrick's remit as a speaker is equally diverse. In the last two years alone, engagements have included the Association of MBAs Annual Congress, the Enterprise Nation conference, the Innovation Summit at the Telecommunications Executive Network Annual Congress and the Consumer Insights Masterclass.

In 2009 Patrick publsihed his first book, "The Truth About Creativity"

Whether delivering a powerful keynote speech or a masterclass, Patrick Harris can provide unique insights.