Economist Conferences – Greece

Itai Green

Co-founder & chief executive, Global Innovation and Strategy Consulting, author, "Innovation or Elimination"

Itai Green is a global thought leader, strategist, consultant, speaker, and the author of the definitive executive playbook, “Innovation or Elimination: WINNING in a World of Constant Change”. As the c-ofounder and CEO of Global Innovation & Strategy Consulting, he advises leading corporations and governments on how to thrive through collaboration, ecosystem engagement, and technology adoption in an age of constant disruption.

Over the past two decades, Mr. Green has worked with hundreds of organizations across various industries—including finance, insurance, energy, tourism, construction technology, retail, and pharmaceuticals - helping them design and implement innovation strategies that deliver measurable results. His approach bridges the gap between corporate structure and startup agility, empowering executives to turn innovation from a slogan into a sustainable growth engine.

Green has become one of the most prominent voices in the Startup Nation’s innovation landscape. A sought-after keynote speaker, he has addressed audiences at major global forums. 

Through his work, writing, and lectures, Mr. Green champions the belief that innovation is not just a buzzword, nor a department, nor merely another corporate objective on the agenda. Instead, it is a mindset, a culture, and above all, a strategic imperative for survival in the modern economy.