2026 Featured Speakers
Andrés Tapia
Bold Transformation StrategistAndrés T. Tapia, EMBA is a globally respected strategist, author, and civic leader working at the intersection of leadership, culture, and organizational change. He is the Founder and President of Andrés Tapia Strategy Group, where he advises corporations, nonprofits, and public institutions on navigating disruption through character-centered leadership and inclusive culture design.
Previously a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry, Andrés has spent over 25 years helping Fortune 500 companies and mission-driven organizations align strategy, people, and purpose. He is the author or co-author of six books, including The Inclusion Paradox, Auténtico, and The Five Disciplines of Inclusive Leadership series, and the creator of CharacterGPS™, a psychometrically validated leadership assessment designed for today’s disruptive environment. Andrés also serves as a City Councilmember in Highland Park, Illinois.