Philippe Silberzahn

Philippe Silberzahn is a recognized expert on innovation and entrepreneurship. He has authored and co-authored seven books in French and English as well as numerous academic articles on these topics.

As a researcher, keynote speaker, management trainer and consultant, he works with the leadership teams of large organizations facing disruption and uncertainty.

He is an associate professor at emlyon business school in France. He is also a visiting lecturer at HEC Paris and CEDEP. Previously, he was a Research Associate at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.

Prior to his academic career, he had over twenty years of industry experience as an entrepreneur and CEO, having participated in the creation or acquisition of four high-tech companies, and as an international consultant in India, China, Europe and the US.

He holds a PhD from the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, France, an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Caen, France, an MS in Management from the Sorbonne University and an MBA from the London Business School.