Dr. Chris Rowell

“The best part of my work is finding ways to connect and resonate with people — to help them see things from a different perspective, flip their thinking completely, so they can generate and embrace new ideas.”
Chris thrives on co-creating knowledge with a diverse range of people, across industries, expertise, and cultures. He has a knack for translating complex concepts and ideas into easy-to-understand stories and initiatives that enable future-ready organisations.
In his role as Principal at PF, Chris works with leaders and teams to attune to emerging trends, understand disruptive innovations in technology and business, leverage data and apply insights to enhance all areas of strategy, culture, and operations. He is passionate about supporting leaders to embrace complexity and make sense of ambiguous and fast-moving environments, to create and convey clear and simple messages for their teams. Underpinning his work is a fascination with what makes people and organisations tick, the ways we create meaning, structure, and social norms, and how we can think and work more intentionally to create better futures.
No matter where you are in your future strategy or digital transformation journey, Chris is always up for a conversation. He has his finger on the pulse of emerging trends and technological innovations, a keen interest in the future of work, and more than a few exciting insights to share.
Chris has a doctorate in Science in Technology, Strategy & Venturing and has designed and delivered university courses in leadership, organisational behaviour, strategy, technology and innovation for multiple levels and contexts – from undergraduates to MBAs and executives across Europe and North America.