Abdullah Verachia is a world-renowned strategist, keynote speaker, and thought leader who helps organisations turn turbulence into opportunity. With a career that spans more than two decades and over 70 cities globally, Abdullah is in high demand for his ability to unpack complexity and deliver insights that are not only powerful but actionable.

As the CEO of The Strategists, Abdullah leads a high-impact team that works with top corporates and governments to craft future-fit strategies and drive innovation. He has led over 300 high-level strategy assignments, including national projects like the Gauteng 2030 Economic Development Strategy and the Mauritius Competitiveness Foresight Strategy. Abdullah also spearheads Bespoke Immersions, curating executive experiences in over 50 global cities annually to deepen learning through real-world exposure.

Abdullah’s keynote presentations are rich in insight and deeply relevant. His areas of expertise include business strategy, digital transformation, innovation, shared value, and navigating disruption. His academic grounding, including programmes at Harvard, Oxford and Columbia, is matched by hands-on business experience as a successful entrepreneur and advisor to multinational firms in financial services, retail, telco, and mining.

He serves as Head of Faculty for Strategy, Sustainability, and Digital at GIBS, and Programme Director of the Harvard Business School Senior Executive Programme for Africa. His best-selling book Disruption Amplified and contributions to several business publications position him as a go-to voice on preparing for the future.

Abdullah’s keynote credentials are unmatched, from standing ovations at TEDx Euston in London, to speaking at the OECD in Paris and The Economist’s Africa conference. He has shared stages with Nobel Laureates, astronauts, global economists and heads of state.

Recognised with numerous awards for leadership and innovation, including the Harvard Dean’s Scholarship and GIBS Faculty Excellence Awards, Abdullah’s influence is felt across boardrooms, classrooms, and conference stages around the world.

In an age of relentless change, Abdullah Verachia equips leaders not only to adapt, but to lead boldly into the future.