Dr Christopher Abraham keynotes speaker in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dr. Christopher Abraham – Global Thought Leader in Innovation, Leadership & Neuroscience | CEO & Head, Dubai Campus, S P Jain School of Global Management
Dr. Christopher Abraham is a distinguished academic leader, innovation strategist, and behavioral scientist with over 34 years of experience spanning management consulting, marketing, and higher education across India, Singapore, and the UAE. He currently serves as the CEO & Head of the Dubai campus and Senior Vice President (Institutional Development) at S P Jain School of Global Management, a globally recognized business school with campuses in Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai, and Sydney.
Holding three postgraduate qualifications—in Human Resources Management, Business Administration (Marketing), and Labor & Administrative Law—Dr. Abraham earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration with a focus on Design Thinking & Innovation. He is a Certified Design Thinker from IDEO/Stanford and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), UK.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Abraham has delivered keynote addresses at numerous global forums, including TEDx events, and has conducted consulting and executive development assignments for organizations such as The World Bank, Emirates Airlines, SEWA (Government of Sharjah), Aramex, DHL, Procter & Gamble, LG, and Reckitt Benckiser.
Notable Achievements
- Recipient of the “Best CEO in the World” award in 2018 and 2019 by the Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum.
- Twice honored with the Education Leadership Award by the World Leadership Congress in 2015 and 2017.
- Regularly featured in leading media outlets such as CNBC, Dubai Eye, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, and The National.
- Advisor to the RTA Innovation Lab, Government of Dubai.
Global Advisory Board Member of the World CMO Council and Senior Advisory Board Member of the World Association of SMEs (WASME).
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
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English
Key Themes & Expertise
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Innovation & Design Thinking
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Neuroscience of Leadership & Decision Making
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Future of Work & Education
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Behavioral Economics & Consumer Insights
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Science of Happiness & Well-being
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Strategic Management & Organizational Behavior
Dr. Abraham’s keynotes are renowned for their depth, clarity, and actionable insights. His multidisciplinary expertise allows him to connect complex concepts in neuroscience, design thinking, and leadership to real-world applications, making his sessions both enlightening and practical.
What makes his interventions impactful:
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Neuroscience-Driven Leadership: He delves into how understanding the brain can enhance decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.
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Design Thinking for Innovation: Dr. Abraham provides frameworks for fostering innovation through empathetic and user-centric approaches.
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Future of Work & Education: He offers foresight into evolving workplace dynamics and the transformation of educational paradigms in the digital age.
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Science of Happiness: Exploring the intersection of well-being and productivity, he presents strategies for cultivating positive organizational cultures.
