Duncan Wardle is a leading expert on innovation and creative culture, best known for his time as the Head of Innovation and Creativity at The Walt Disney Company. He offers a unique, practical approach to Design Thinking that is specifically designed to help organizations uncover and leverage unlikely connections, leading to fresh and disruptive ideas. He translates Disney's decades of success in creativity into an actionable toolkit for global businesses.
During his tenure, Wardle and his team were instrumental in driving innovation across Disney’s major divisions, including Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Disney Parks, resulting in new storylines and consumer experiences. He now brings this extensive expertise to global audiences through keynotes, workshops, and ideation forums. His core belief is that everyone possesses the power to be creative, a skill that is crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of business and technology.
During his tenure, Wardle and his team were instrumental in driving innovation across Disney’s major divisions, including Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Disney Parks, resulting in new storylines and consumer experiences. He now brings this extensive expertise to global audiences through keynotes, workshops, and ideation forums. His core belief is that everyone possesses the power to be creative, a skill that is crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of business and technology.
Wardle’s insights are highly respected in both academic and corporate spheres. He is a multiple TED speaker and a regular contributor to major publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review. He further shares his methodology by teaching innovation master classes at prestigious institutions such as Yale, Harvard, and Edinburgh University, establishing his thought leadership in creative problem-solving and future-proofing organizations.
