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James Lisica

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James Lisica brings a rare combination to the futurist speaking circuit: three decades of hands-on experience across operational, tactical and strategic roles inside some of the world’s most complex, high-performing organisations, paired with a genuine gift for making the future feel immediate and actionable. Based in Sydney and Singapore, he works with leaders across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond who are grappling with disruption, artificial intelligence, sustainability pressures and the broader shifts reshaping how business gets done.

What distinguishes James from many voices in the futurist space is that his insight is drawn from lived experience rather than theory. Having operated at every level from the front line to the control tower to the boardroom, he understands how transformation actually plays out once strategy meets execution, a perspective that gives his content unusual credibility with senior audiences. Over his career he has delivered more than 300 presentations, led thousands of strategy sessions and facilitated hundreds of workshops spanning leadership, transformation, supply chain, innovation and future-focused business themes.

That breadth of experience is what allows James to take genuinely complex subject matter, whether it is AI adoption, intelligent operations, resilient supply chains or the future of work through to 2030 and beyond, and translate it into clarity his audiences can act on immediately. Rather than positioning himself as a vendor pitching a solution or an academic observing from a distance, he combines futurist thinking with real operator credibility, strategic depth and commercial understanding that resonates with executives who have to actually implement change.

Audiences who engage James do not just leave inspired, they leave equipped: with practical frameworks, sharper thinking and a clearer sense of what is coming next and how to respond to it. For organisations looking for a speaker who can challenge existing thinking, energise a room and deliver content that feels urgently relevant rather than abstract, James Lisica delivers a keynote experience built on intelligence, credibility and genuine commercial insight.

Keynote Topics

The Future of Supply Chains, Ecosystems and Global Trade

James explores how supply chains are evolving from linear functional models into intelligent, connected ecosystems. This keynote is ideal for leaders who need to rethink supply chain strategy, resilience, collaboration and customer value in a more complex global environment.

Future-Proofing Business in an Age of Disruption

A keynote on how leaders can respond to volatility, shifting customer expectations, AI acceleration and systemic uncertainty. James gives audiences a practical lens on how to build businesses that are more adaptive, resilient and strategically prepared for what comes next.

AI, Digital Twins and the Rise of Intelligent Operations

A commercially grounded look at how AI, automation, digital twins and predictive decision-making are transforming business and operations. James cuts through the hype and shows what intelligent, future-ready organisations are beginning to do differently.

The Future of Work, Leadership and Human Advantage

As AI reshapes work, the most valuable organisations will be those that combine technology with better leadership, adaptability and human judgement. James explores what the future of work really means for leaders, teams, capability building and competitive advantage.

Profitable Sustainability

A keynote focused on sustainability as a growth lever, not just a reporting obligation. James explores how organisations can use sustainability to drive efficiency, resilience, innovation and long-term value creation in a more demanding business environment.

Leadership Through Complexity

The future will reward leaders who can operate across uncertainty, speed and change. This keynote explores the mindset, capabilities and leadership behaviours needed to lead through disruption, align teams and act decisively in more volatile business conditions.

Testimonials

“As a supply chain leader for 24 years, I have seen many speakers. A great presenter must have credibility, an ability to keep it simple and a passion that makes you believe. James has this ability! I have used him as a sounding board for many ideas over the years. Thanks for inspiring me to think differently and push for more.”
Rob Coyle, Kuehne + Nagel

​”James commands both large auditoriums and small workshop environments and participants hang on every word. His topics are so relevant to supply chain leaders which is why he is in such demand. He has a unique ability to contextualise his insights, helping audiences build a clear action plan to address their challenges.”
Nigel Bowels, NCC Group

“​During our many years together at Gartner, I witnessed James’ core strengths. He develops unique perspectives on supply chain challenges, can analyze situations in ways that uncover creative solutions, and communicate concepts to audiences in an impactful way. Quite simply, you come away smarter after spending time with him.”
Stephen Meyer, Accenture

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