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Retail innovator & CX strategist

George Blankenship

Transform retail experiences with George Blankenship, speaker and customer experience strategist. George works with organisations to revolutionise retail innovation, customer engagement, and direct-to-consumer strategies, delivering proven expertise from Apple and Tesla leadership roles.

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At a glance

  • Innovator in Retail Strategy and Customer Experience
  • Developed Iconic Apple Store Design
  • Pioneered Tesla's Direct-to-Consumer Sales Model
George Blankenship is a visionary business strategist renowned for shaping the success of global giants such as Apple, Tesla, and GAP. As the former Director of Real Estate at Apple, he played a pivotal role in developing the iconic Apple Store experience. At Tesla, he served as Vice President of Worldwide Retail, driving the company’s innovative approach to customer engagement. George’s expertise in customer experience, disruptive innovation, and brand transformation equips teams and businesses to thrive in today’s fast-changing market. His practical insights help organisations boost growth, adapt to change, and inspire loyalty. Book George Blankenship to empower your team with proven strategies for success and a fresh perspective on overcoming today’s business challenges.

Topics, sessions and talks

The Future Of Innovation
What does it take to transform a company from status quo market contender to forward-thinking and dynamic player of the future? Industry Leader and expert George Blankenship looks to the future and explores this question in an engaging and thought-provoking presentation. Widely recognized as the architect of Apple’s brand-building retail strategy, Blankenship formulated and executed one of the most successful retail growth strategies in history by turning the classic engagement model on its head. Most recently, he revolutionized the auto industry by redefining the car-buying experience in his executive role at Tesla Motors. Bringing 30 years of industry experience and invigorating insight, Blankenship shows you how to build your brand based on the unique value that your company provides and how to market and attract new customers. Audience members take away fresh, fascinating ideas and innovative tools for rethinking their role in a competitive environment.
Innovate, Adapt, Succeed: A Conversation With George Blankenship
George Blankenship shares insights on business, innovation, and customer experience, providing strategies for thriving in today's market. Talks are tailored for your event, ensuring relevance and impact.
Customer Experience
Learn how to equip your company and deliver what your customers most want and need as George Blankenship conveys animated stories of challenge, strategy and demonstrated results. How far do you need to go to change the way people think and act? With 30 Years of strategy, retail and real estate experience, the former Tesla and Apple executive believes in order to develop brand loyalty and earn the trust of customers, companies must first dedicate themselves to understanding the customer experience. Blankenship captivates audiences and energizes them with the tools they need to remove barriers to innovation, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and create a culture of service excellence. His high-energy presentation inspires audiences to rethink the challenges that face consumers in a modern market and develop groundbreaking, consumer-centric strategies that will transform and elevate organizations into global icons.

Why we recommend booking George

Book George Blankenship to inspire your team with groundbreaking retail strategies and customer experience insights, drawn from his transformative roles at Apple and Tesla. Elevate your business by learning from a pioneer in innovative, customer-centric retailing.

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What topics does George Blankenship specialise in?
George Blankenship specialises in discussing retail strategy, customer experience, innovation and more.
What is George Blankenship's speaking style like?
George delivers practical, insightful sessions that inspire innovation and adaptability. His engaging style empowers teams to embrace change, enhance customer experience, and drive business growth in a dynamic market.
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