Giovanni Schiuma is a Professor in Knowledge and Innovation Management at LUM University in Italy and the author of The Value of Arts for Business. He is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in organisational development and transformation, in arts-driven innovation and creative partnerships connecting arts and business, and the strategic knowledge management for company digital transformation and value creation dynamics.

Giovanni is an inspiring communicator and facilitator with extensive research expertise in a myriad of institutions, such as the University of the Arts London, and the University of Cambridge. He is creative and innovative, with an international mindset, network, and openness to address and solve critical strategic research and organisations’ challenges.

Giovanni provides scientific support as advisor and assessor to scientific government bodies, higher education institutions, and private and public corporations on research and educational projects/programs, particularly in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

At SHIFT 2021, Giovanni will be talking about Arts in a transformative business landscape and artful insights to lead in the circular economy.