The author

“If knowledge is the mind of the Talent Age, creativity is its heartbeat” - Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris is the definitive blue-sky thinker, driven by an ultimate desire to reach practical, workable solutions. He is appreciated for his ability to inspire creativity in individuals, distil strategies into actionable plans and generate powerful momentum inside organisations. Much of his expertise and recognition emanates from his work as Director of Creaticity for the Orange Group. Working for the executive board, Patrick co-designed and managed the corporate strategic think tank that underpinned the company’s strategy during the octane-fuelled period of 1998 - 2002. After leaving Orange, he founded thoughtengine, a consultancy working in numerous sectors and focusing on creativity, strategy, brand and futures. Patrick enjoys helping people and organisations to resolve complex issues and to employ inspired strategies.

He is a former non-executive Director of France Telecom UK R&D and is currently a Director of Medinge, a brand think tank focusing on furthering the humanitarian efforts of brands and their organisations -www.medinge.org. Patrick is recognised as an engaging and thought-provoking speaker.

Patrick was born in the USA and complemented his early career with ten years of competitive water skiing. He holds a BSc and an MBA (Hons), is married with two children and lives in London.