Chris Riddell is an award-winning global futurist and industry-recognized inspirational keynote speaker on emerging trends in our hyper-connected world. He is a global pattern hunter, discovering and identifying how humans are changing and adapting to high-speed change, unlocking insights for businesses and leaders in today’s highly disrupted digital world.
Chris is a Strategic Advisor and Partner to the Australian Federal Police, providing real-time advice and insights into emerging trends and global drivers to inform strategy and capability development.
A global trailblazer, Chris Riddell has worked for some of the largest and most defining businesses and brands in our modern world. Having lived and worked in countries such as the UK, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, China, New Zealand and lately Australia, his understanding of our new world is compelling and thought-provoking, to say the least.
Notably, Chris Riddell was the first ever Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for MARS Incorporated, architecting the corporate digital strategy behind brands including Whiskas, Pedigree, Wrigley, Starburst, Masterfoods, Snickers and Maltesers.
Chris Riddell is frequently called on as a futurist, speaker and expert commentator to give insights into consumer technology trends within traditional media. As a regular on Sky News Business, The Project on Ten, Channel 7’s The Morning Show, The Daily Edition prime time shows, and ABC 774 Radio, Chris Riddell’s insights and expertise as a trendspotter extend far beyond the walls of the corporate world.
Futurist for the leaders of tomorrow, and keynote speaker for businesses of today
