Available to book
Johan Hanekom
Transform organizations through innovation and sustainable growth with Johan Hanekom, speaker, strategy and leadership expert. Johan works with C-level executives to build agile teams and drive technology-enabled growth, delivering insights for 150 international firms representing nearly half the world's GDP.
Johan Hanekom is a globally recognized leader in strategy, innovation, and sustainability. He has partnered with over 1,000 C-level executives across 150 international firms, responsible for nearly half of the world’s GDP. He is known for igniting a culture of innovation, building agile, autonomous teams, and driving sustainable, technology-enabled growth at scale.
A entrepreneur and proven business builder, Johan has launched award-winning startups and accelerated the expansion of established enterprises in some of the world’s most competitive markets. His extensive private equity experience - ranging from early-stage Series A to later-stage investments - has seen him play a pivotal role in transforming organizations from grassroots initiatives to global market leaders. Beyond his executive track record, Johan is committed to service and stewardship.
He volunteers on several boards of charities and wildlife foundations in Africa. His early career included five years in the South African Police Service and a decade of distinguished service in two British Army regiments. Academically, he studied Psychology and Criminology at UNISA and Political Economy at Kellogg College, Oxford University. As a regular columnist for Forbes, Entrepreneur, and HuffPost, Johan provides thought leadership on sustainable business strategies, the future of innovation, and the intersection of technology with environmental stewardship. His insights guide leaders in forging resilient, socially responsible enterprises that thrive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Topics, sessions and talks
Johan Hanekom explores how organizations can thrive in a fast-paced world by adopting a 'garage mindset.' He emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort, fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and treating constraints as opportunities for innovation. Attendees will learn to harness discomfort for creativity, build diverse teams, encourage experimentation, and unite around ambitious goals, ultimately driving continuous growth and transformation.
Johan Hanekom's talk addresses the urgent need for organizations to adapt to rapid change. He emphasizes the importance of courageous leadership in breaking down silos and fostering collaboration. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a shared purpose, embrace challenges as opportunities, and empower teams with clear goals. Ultimately, they will gain insights into maintaining agility and resilience in a fast-paced environment, driving innovation and sustained growth.
Johan Hanekom explores the transformative potential of AI in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He emphasizes the importance of human judgement and emotional intelligence in leveraging AI effectively. Attendees will learn to demystify AI, reframe their fears into opportunities, balance intuition with data insights, lead change authentically, and develop strategies for ethical AI integration, ultimately fostering a culture of innovation within their organizations.
Testimonials
Featured Projects
often considered together
Mike Barry
Sustainability
Business Strategy
Digital Transformation
Roger Spitz
Disruption
Future Trends
Artificial Intelligence
Scott McArthur
Generational
Future of Work
Innovation
frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
To book Johan Hanekom, email johan.hanekom@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 Johan'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.
No. PepTalk adds no booking fee, so you pay the speaker's fee and nothing beyond it. The service, from shortlist through to contracts and event-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, PepTalk can agree preferential rates with your procurement team.
Share your event date, audience, format, objectives and budget, and PepTalk sends a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours. Each suggestion comes with a profile, a fee and a recommendation on the strongest fit. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, travel and logistics through to event day.
The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
Get the right person
Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with the talent your audience won’t stop talking about.
