Gihan Perera

Business futurist, leadership expert and global keynote speaker helping organisations thrive through disruption

Overview

Gihan Perera is a business futurist, author and internationally recognised keynote speaker helping organisations navigate disruption, uncertainty and rapid change with clarity and confidence. With more than 25 years of experience working with leaders and businesses across the globe, Gihan equips audiences with the mindset, strategies and future-focused insights needed to thrive in fast-changing environments. His engaging presentations blend practical leadership advice, emerging trends and optimistic thinking to help people feel empowered about the future.

Who is Gihan Perera? Gihan has built a global reputation as one of Australia’s leading futurists and leadership experts, working with organisations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, North America and beyond. His work focuses on helping leaders adapt to disruption, lead confidently through uncertainty and future-proof their organisations in an evolving world of work. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Gihan has become a trusted voice on resilience, leadership and navigating complexity with confidence. Recognised by Forbes as the world’s #5 social media influencer in his field — and #1 in Australia — Gihan is also the author of numerous books exploring disruption, leadership and the future of business, including Disruption By Design, Disrupted and The Future of Leadership.

Career Highlights • Internationally recognised business futurist and keynote speaker • More than 25 years advising organisations and leaders globally • Ranked by Forbes as the #5 social media influencer globally in his field • Author of Disruption By Design, Disrupted and The Future of Leadership • Worked with organisations across Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa and North America • Specialist in leadership, disruption and future trends • Renowned for engaging, practical and optimistic presentations

Key Speaking Themes • Leading through disruption and uncertainty • Future trends shaping business and leadership • Building resilience and adaptability • The future of leadership and work • Innovation, change and organisational agility • Confidence and clarity in uncertain times

What Your Audience Will Gain

Gihan helps audiences better understand the forces shaping the future and how to respond with confidence, adaptability and optimism. Audiences leave with practical strategies for leading change, improving resilience and embracing disruption as an opportunity for growth. His presentations are insightful, interactive and filled with actionable ideas leaders and teams can apply immediately.

Ideal For • Leadership and strategy conferences • Future-of-work and innovation events • Corporate transformation programmes • Executive retreats and planning sessions • Business and industry association conferences • High-performance leadership forums

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Gihan Perera speak about? Gihan speaks about disruption, future trends, leadership, innovation, resilience, adaptability and thriving in uncertainty.

Why is Gihan Perera considered a leading business futurist? Gihan has spent more than 25 years helping organisations navigate change and prepare for future disruption through practical, future-focused strategies.

What books has Gihan Perera written? Gihan is the author of Disruption By Design, Disrupted, The Future of Leadership and numerous other books on leadership and business transformation.

What recognition has Gihan Perera received? Forbes ranked Gihan as the #5 social media influencer globally in his area of expertise and #1 in Australia.

What makes Gihan Perera’s presentations unique? Gihan combines thought-provoking future insights with humour, interaction and practical leadership strategies that leave audiences feeling optimistic and empowered.

Is Gihan Perera available for keynote presentations and leadership events? Yes. Gihan Perera is available for keynote speaking events, leadership programmes and strategy conferences internationally.