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Brand X Tech X Culture
A dynamic and inspiring speaker, G. Kofi Annan has spoken at events all around the world empowering ambitious leaders to build a brand that people love.
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About Kofi
G. Kofi Annan is a Brand Strategist, Technologist, Advisor, and Investor with a 20+ year career spanning over 200 brand-building efforts. Kofi's has an impressive track record that includes working with global companies like PUMA, Pfizer, and Mercedes Benz, and innovative startups like Neurocrine and SwatchOn. He distills insights, skills, and tools into actionable strategies to help executives, founders, and entrepreneurs stand out and grow their brands the smarter way. Kofi's ability to blend humor, insights, and thought-provoking stories inspires people into action.Kofi has held senior positions at iconic advertising agencies such as Saatchi and Saatchi, Ogilvy, and Mccann. Some of his work has been highlighted in the WSJ and Entrepreneur magazine, and he has presented to influential audiences at Google, the Smithsonian, SXSW Festival, Harvard, and the United Nations.
Topics
BRAND
Building extraordinary brands in an ever-changing, digital world
Unlocking stories to stand out and grow your business
TECHNOLOGY
Future trends
Using tech and data to turbocharge your marketing
CULTURE
Engineering experiences that win customers’ hearts and dollars
Service + Culture = Loyalty
"I wish we could hear from @gkofiannan all night talk about how storytelling will transform the aid narrative." - T.M., Reporting Officer - The Water Project
"@gkofiannan is a established and inventive consumer insights pro. We have enjoyed having him on our stage and we're looking forward to having him join our next event." - P.F., CEO - Retail Innovation Week
"Your tips on audience building are 🔥🔥🔥" - N.P., CEO - UPQODE
Upcoming & Recent Talks
2022 - DIGITAL CHAMPIONS SHOW - EP 313
2022 - MARKETING FOR YOUR FUTURE SHOW
2022 - BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE SHOW - EP 504
2022 - OFFICE HOURS WITH DAVID MELTZER - EP
2021 - RETAIL INNOVATION WEEK - The Consumer Insights Driving the Future of Retail
2020 - CHICO STATE CENTER FOR SNTREPRENEURSHIP - How to Build a SMTR BRND in Turbulent Times
2020 – GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK – CALIFORNIA – Host
2020 – RETAIL INNOVATION WEEK – “Why The Next Iteration of Stores Can Be Better—For All”
2018 – GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK – “How to build a brand in the digital age”
2015 – UNITED NATIONS NGO CONFERENCE – “Technology, and Social Impact”
2014 – COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – “The Global impact of technology”
2011 – TRANSMEDIANYC – “Transmedia storytelling and social Innovation”
2010 – THE AFRICA BRAND CONFERENCE – “Youth and Brand Africa”
2010 – HARVARD UNIVERSITY – “Re-branding Africa Through the Youth”
2009 – SXSW INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL – “Breaking Boundaries: Mobile Web Access in Emerging Economies”
2008 - GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK - BONAIRE - "How to Build A Digital Brand"
2008 – SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART – “African Chic: Brands Inspiring Global Fashion”
2008 – SXSW INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL – “Africa 2.0: Affecting Change Using Technology”
2008 – GOOGLE.ORG – “Who are African Consumers?”
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