Andréas Breiler

Andréas Breiler is a visionary leader known for his expertise in innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships.

With 7 years of experience in global leadership roles at IKEA, Andreas has been instrumental in building new organizations, teams, and digital products, driving significant profit growth for IKEA.com across 29 markets.

As an entrepreneur, he founded and served as the CEO of the Idea Lab for 16 years, a respected innovation consultancy operating in 30 markets across 4 continents.

Andréas Breiler is the author of 'The Idea Agent,' a bestselling book on innovation management available in 4 languages, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the industry.

His passion lies in creating value for customers and society through digital innovation, with a strong commitment to driving positive change.

Education-wise, Andreas studied Executive Diploma in Building Digital Partnerships and Ecosystems at INSEAD, and a Bachelor Equivalent in Agile Project Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at KAOSPILOT.

Throughout his career, he has held various key positions such as Head of Section - Design and Transformation at Malmö stad, Global Ecosystems and Exploration Manager at IKEA, Global Digital Experience Manager at IKEA, Global Digital Business Development Manager at IKEA, and CEO | Co-founder of Idélaboratoriet, among others.

Andreas Breiler has a diverse professional background that includes roles at top companies like IBM and Microsoft, showcasing his versatility and expertise in the tech industry.