Champion of Strategic Growth and Innovation
Craig Thielen is a strategic thinker, passionate innovator, and transformation leader with over 30 years of experience helping organizations build the culture and capabilities for sustained competitive advantage. As Trissential’s Chief Product & Innovation Officer, he leads solutions in enterprise agility, digital transformation, data centricity, and AI enablement, while helping shape the firm’s strategy and culture.
Craig has advised some of the world’s most respected organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, energy, and finance. His expertise in strategy, innovation, and transformation has helped executive teams overcome complex challenges and achieve measurable outcomes.
A globally recognized speaker, writer, and executive coach, Craig shares thought leadership on topics including strategy, digital transformation, AI, data, agility, and leadership. His insights have been featured at conferences, executive forums, and leadership workshops worldwide. Highlighted speaking engagements include but not limited to:
Craig Thielen is also the mastermind and host of Trissential’s 1% Better Improvement Podcast, where he explores stories of personal and professional growth with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
If you’re interested in being a 1% Better guest, please email april.beyl@trissential.com and share a brief summary of your improvement story!
For Craig Thielen speaking inquiries, email events@trissential.com
