With more than a decade of experience at leading technology companies, including Google and Apple, Chris Heemskerk demonstrates his vision for business innovation by leading The Innovation Alliance, a global network of technology executives and innovation leaders.

As the former Head of Scaled Acquisitions for Google in North America, Chris transformed his business operation into a global center for innovation and operational excellence. As a result, he was asked to serve as an advisor to Google's Innovation Lab and partnered with Harvard Business School (HBS) to document the Lab's efforts in two HBS case studies in which he is a proud contributor. In an effort to provide companies with the resources they need to innovate consistently, he authored The Innovation Scorecard™, a comprehensive framework that enables companies to maximize their innovation capabilities and discover new growth opportunities.

He's a sought-after innovation speaker and workshop facilitator internally at Google, including his upcoming external appearance at the Arizona Technology Council's CEO Summit of 2023, co-hosted by HoneyWell and Intel. Chris' educational journey is rooted in a passion for lifelong learning. He holds an Executive Degree in Innovation Leadership from Harvard Business School, and was sponsored to participate in the HBS High Potential Leadership Program of 2019. He's certified in Design Thinking from Stanford University and holds an MSc in Marketing from the London School of Business and Finance.