I help CEO’s to position themselves as Thought Leaders
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Analysis of the Positioning and reputation of the CEO including a clear recommendation what to do to improve the positioning.
Helping a CEO to understand their Thoughts leadership Brand during a phone call and give them a clear direction how they can position themselves to be recognized as thought leaders in their industry.
Jens Heitland is a globally recognized leadership expert, entrepreneur, and the former Global Head of Innovation at IKEA Centres. With over 25 years of experience spanning engineering, operations, and executive leadership, Jens has dedicated his career to the intersection of business strategy and human potential—a concept he calls "Human Innovation." His professional journey is a testament to the power of non-linear growth. Starting his career as an electrical engineer, Jens worked his way through complex operational roles at Deutsche Bank and Fjord (Accenture) before spending over a decade at IKEA. There, he rose from site management to leading global innovation and sustainability strategies, eventually overseeing transformative change across 45+ international markets. Today, as the CEO of Heitland Media Group, Jens serves as a strategic advisor and thought leadership partner for CEOs of large international organizations. He helps high-level executives turn their operational success into durable influence, ensuring their insights shape not just their companies, but their entire industries. He is also the founder of Succeed, a leadership education platform with the ambitious mission of bringing leadership tools to one billion people. A sought-after keynote speaker and host of the globally ranked Human Innovation – The Jens Heitland Show podcast, Jens is known for his "Connecteur" mindset—bridging the gap between academic theory and practical, at-scale application. Whether mentoring startups through the UN Women Innovator Program or consulting for Fortune 500 companies, his philosophy remains the same: Innovation starts with people. Jens lives by the belief that leadership clarity is the foundation of institutional trust. He empowers leaders to move beyond short-term messaging to build a lasting legacy through precision, consistency, and a human-centric approach to growth.