Keith Yamashita
Founder, Chairman, SYPartners
Appearing at BIF-6
Considered one of the most influential consultants in the world, Keith Yamashita is the man companies call when they are stuck in a rut and want to figure out to get back on track. A strategist, innovator, and writer, Keith was recently named The Charles and Ray Eames Brand Fellow at IBM. He's been featured in Fortune magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company magazine in recognition for his work for HP, Nike, PBS, and others. At SYP he has worked on turn-around efforts, leadership development programs, innovation initiatives, and culture-change efforts. Last year, he served as an ambassador for the Japan Society and was part of a team of delegates sent to Japan to study innovation. In that capacity, he interviewed more than 70 Japanese CEOs, leaders, and cultural leaders. Yamashita is a published author—having published in the Harvard Business Review, two books (Unstuck, 15 Things Charles and Ray Eames Teach Us), and several articles.
