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Who is Jens Heitland?

Jens Heitland is a Human Innovator, speaker, podcast host, and CEO of Heitland Media Group. Based in the Netherlands, he is the former Global Head of Innovation at IKEA Centres and works at the intersection of leadership, reputation, and thought leadership for CEOs of large international organizations.

Where is Jens Heitland based?

Jens is based in the Netherlands. He is German by nationality and has worked across Germany, Russia, the Netherlands, and clients in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, and Spain.

What is Jens Heitland known for?

Jens is known for his work on Human Innovation, the idea that meaningful change comes from people, not systems. He has built and led innovation programs at IKEA Centres, advises CEOs through Heitland Media Group, hosts the Human Innovation Podcast and The Daily Hint Podcast, and lectures on corporate innovation at the University of Amsterdam.

What companies has Jens Heitland worked at?

Jens worked at Brockbals GmbH (1997 to 2004), Elektro Ruthmann GmbH (2004), Bilfinger / M+W Zander DIB (2004 to 2008, serving Deutsche Bank), IKEA (2008 to 2019), and Fjord at Accenture (2019 to 2020). He founded Heitland Innovation in 2019 and Heitland Media Group in 2021, where he currently serves as CEO.

What podcasts does Jens Heitland host?

Jens hosts two podcasts. The Human Innovation Podcast features long-form conversations with leaders who put humans at the center of how they build, decide, and innovate. The Daily Hint is a short-format daily podcast with reflections on leadership, human behavior, and staying relevant in a changing world.

Where does Jens Heitland teach?

Since 2022, Jens has been a Lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, where he teaches corporate innovation and entrepreneurship through action-based learning.

Where has Jens Heitland spoken?

Jens has spoken at global organizations and events including Airbus, Bank of America, Bayer, BAT, Mobile World Congress, Berlin Fashion Week, Invest in Africa Summit, and the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies.

What is Heitland Media Group?

Heitland Media Group is a CEO authority advisory founded by Jens Heitland in 2021. It works with CEOs of public and private companies to build the infrastructure that makes their judgment, perspective, and credibility visible to customers, boards, investors, partners, regulators, and AI engines.