Roger Spitz

Roger Spitz is a highly respected cybersecurity and strategic foresight speaker, renowned for his thought leadership on navigating systemic disruption, technological evolution, and future risk landscapes. As President of Techistential and Founding Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, Roger is a leading authority on anticipating change and fostering resilience in uncertain environments. With a global reputation for delivering insightful, high-impact keynotes, he is sought after by businesses and institutions striving to future-proof their strategies in an age of accelerating transformation.

Roger’s credibility is underpinned by a distinguished 17-year career in investment banking, including his tenure as Managing Director at BNP Paribas, where he led global Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) M&A advisory across Europe and the Americas. His transition from advising on billion-dollar cross-border deals to pioneering the field of disruption strategy exemplifies his deep understanding of both financial systems and innovation ecosystems. Roger holds a Master’s in Economics and Finance from Durham University and is a published thought leader with the World Economic Forum, where he contributes to the Global Foresight Network.

A bestselling author, Roger has written extensively on disruption strategy, including the acclaimed four-volume series “The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption” and the award-winning “Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World”. His frameworks, such as the AAA Framework, are widely used by executives and boards seeking to harness disruption for long-term value creation. His influence spans advisory roles with MIT Technology Review, the Indian Society for Artificial Intelligence, and Brazil’s Lux Carbon Standard, reflecting his leadership at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and systemic risk.

Roger has received widespread recognition for his influence in futures thinking and global leadership. He was named a ‘leading futurist on disruption by CNN’ and is consistently ranked among Global Gurus’ Top 15 Futurists Worldwide. Roger has also been recognised as a Thinkers360 Global Top Voice and ranked in the Top 10 for Management and Leadership. His work in foresight and innovation has been further acknowledged through the Disruptive Futures Institute being listed in Thinkers360’s Top 10 Education and Top 50 Global Innovation rankings. Hire Roger Spitz via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency to equip your organisation with future-ready strategies. His expertise in foresight, AI, and climate resilience offers unmatched value to leaders aiming to stay ahead of disruption. With Roger, your audience won’t just understand the future—they’ll be ready to shape it.