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Duncan Wardle
Creativity
Marketing
Innovation
Unlock creative innovation with Duncan Wardle, speaker and former Head of Innovation at Disney. Duncan works with global organizations to develop breakthrough thinking and embed innovation culture, delivering transformative strategies for clients including Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and IBM.
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Disney Keynote
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Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, is a leading voice in the world of innovation. With over 25 years at Disney, he has crafted groundbreaking strategies for iconic brands like Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
As the founder of ID8, Duncan empowers organizations to unlock their creative potential through his unique Theory of Creativity™. His engaging keynotes and workshops provide practical tools that make innovation accessible and creativity tangible.
Duncan's insights are not just theoretical; they drive real-world results, helping companies like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and IBM transform their creative processes. His approach is designed to embed innovation into the DNA of any team, fostering a culture that thrives on new ideas. By booking Duncan, you equip your team with the skills to tackle today’s challenges with creativity and confidence. Ready to ignite a culture of innovation in your organization?
Book Duncan Wardle today and start transforming your business with actionable insights and proven strategies.
Topics, sessions and talks
The ability to think creatively is the one core human truth that will remain relevant in the brave new world of Artificial Intelligence. Thankfully, Duncan Wardle believes everyone has the power to be creative.
Book Duncan Wardle to ignite your team's creativity and innovation. With 25 years at Disney, he transforms thinking through his unique Design Thinking process. His engaging keynotes and workshops empower you to overcome biases, make unexpected connections, and drive revolutionary ideas, giving your business a competitive edge.
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To book Duncan Wardle, email duncan.wardle@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Duncan's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Duncan Wardle delivers keynotes and workshops built around his Theory of Creativity™, a framework developed during his 25-year tenure at Disney, where he worked across Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. The sessions provide practical tools aimed at embedding innovation into team culture, with applications demonstrated through work with companies such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and IBM.
Duncan Wardle speaks on creativity in the age of artificial intelligence, innovation strategy, and design thinking. He spent over 25 years at Disney, serving as Head of Innovation and Creativity across brands including Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
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