Lee Jeyes
Futurist. Head of Innovation and Change at Waitrose & Partners
A retail innovation operator who shows how to turn change programs into shipped work—by tackling the human friction inside big organizations.
Lee Jeyes’ remarkable journey from an entry-level role to his current position as the Head of Innovation and Change at Waitrose & Partners and previously as Head of Innovation at Walmart Canada, showcases his profound understanding of both tactical and visionary aspects of transformation. With a wealth of experience spanning from testing and scaling immediate innovations to leading the development of forward-thinking incubators, Lee has consistently demonstrated a strong focus on driving change through people. He possesses a deep understanding of the complexities and human barriers to innovation within large organizations. His career is marked by both incremental improvements and significant breakthroughs, establishing him as a knowledgeable and insightful speaker capable of guiding others in effectively navigating change.
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When Lee Jeyes gets up on stage, something happens in the room. It’s a subtle but powerful shift. People start to pay attention. As Walmart Canada’s most recent Head of Innovation, Lee knows all about the strategies and innovations changing the face of business. Ranging from algorithms and social media to robotics and AI, Lee dives deep into the latest tech and innovations that will affect your business.
In this hyper-informative talk, Lee takes on our current business environment and reveals why the prevailing strategies for innovation and disruption aren’t enough.
Lee’s insights help audiences navigate the challenges of emerging technologies and current business practices and search for the opportunities that can be harnessed in the midst of chaos.
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