Amir Elion

Amir Elion is a globally recognised AI and innovation leader, best known as the CEO and AI and Innovation Advisor of Think Big Leaders and the AI Thematic Lead at Innovationsledarna. With more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning global organisations, Amir has become a sought-after AI speaker for businesses navigating digital transformation, innovation strategy, and the future of work. Trusted by leading brands including Adobe, Johnson & Johnson, and Volvo Group, he brings a rare combination of practical AI implementation expertise and human-centred leadership insight to conferences, executive summits, and innovation forums worldwide. Amir is hired as an AI speaker for his ability to translate complex technological developments into actionable business strategies. Having trained more than 25,000 leaders worldwide, he delivers engaging talks that combine innovation, organisational behaviour, and emerging AI workflows. His presentations are particularly suited to leadership conferences, corporate transformation events, technology summits, and future-focused industry gatherings where audiences want practical guidance on integrating AI into business operations and culture.

Amir’s foundation in leadership and organisational development began early in his career through roles focused on training, development, and innovation management. After working as Manager of Training and Development at Mind Lab Group, he progressed into senior learning and organisational development positions with companies including Teva Pharmaceuticals, Motorola, and Kineo Israel. He later earned an MA in Organisational Behaviour from Tel Aviv University, giving him a deep understanding of how people adapt to change, innovation, and technological disruption. Throughout his career, Amir has consistently focused on innovation-driven transformation. He founded Best100Ideas.com, became an Innovation Consultant and Manager of Training at ZOOZ Marketing, and later served as Director of Corporate Products and Solutions at SkillReal. His work as an Innovation and Generative AI Course Instructor at Udemy and as Innovation and Transformation Program Lead for Amazon Web Services further established his expertise in applying AI to real-world business challenges.

Amir’s international profile has been strengthened through a series of influential media appearances, podcast interviews, and thought leadership contributions focused on AI, innovation, and transformational leadership. In 2026, he appeared on ‘The AI Momentum Podcast’, where he explored ‘The Future of Product Leadership – Architecting AI Workflows’, sharing expert insight into how organisations can successfully integrate AI into decision making, operations, and product development. The same year, he also appeared on the ‘Breakthrough Innovation’ podcast, discussing the evolving relationship between emerging technologies, leadership strategy, and business transformation. His thought leadership presence expanded further through appearances on SIME Perspectives and Keyhole Software, where he shared practical perspectives on innovation culture, AI adoption, and leadership in rapidly changing business environments. Alongside these appearances, Amir facilitated a panel at Tech Arena 2026, one of the leading platforms for technology and innovation leaders, where he guided discussions on the future impact of AI across industries and global organisations. Beyond podcasts and live events, Amir was recognised as a featured thought leader in the Innovate Stockholm book published by Innovations of the World, highlighting his influence within the global innovation ecosystem.