Innovation

Disruptive innovation is changing the way the world works. And it’s creating opportunity, but only for those who can keep up with the pace or reinvent themselves to thrive. 

New technologies and new ways of doing business are emerging all the time. In such a disrupted environment, you must embrace innovation or risk being left behind.

 

Innovation is never easy. But there are limitless opportunities for those ready to explore how their business should be doing things differently in 6 months, 3 years, 10 years and beyond. Read our latest insights to find out how to cultivate a culture of innovation and realize the full potential of disruptive, emerging technologies.

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Julia Wetter-Studinka interview

Julia Wetter-Studinka is Head of Regional Sales Switzerland at Lufthansa Group and a SWISS employee. She joined the Lufthansa Group in 2018, initially as a project manager in distribution and commercial negotiations with Global Distribution Systems.

14 Mar 2025 Frédéric Tissot

Patrick Pruniaux interview

Patrick Pruniaux has a background in business administration and began his career in the watch industry at TAG Heuer. Always fascinated by innovation, he joined Apple in 2014 and oversaw the launch of the Apple Watch. Following a move to Kering in 2017, he managed the Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux watch brands. In 2022, Patrick Pruniaux spearheaded the historic management buyout and now serves as CEO of these two brands within Sowind Group.

27 May 2024 Frédéric Tissot

The Unstoppables: Success stories of the world’s most inspiring entrepreneurs

The latest EY entrepreneurship documentary, “The Unstoppables 3,” features inspiring professional and personal entrepreneur success stories. Read more.

09 Apr 2024 Stasia Mitchell

Judith Häberli interview

Judith Häberli, CGO and co-founder of Urban Connect as well as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2023 Switzerland winner in the category "Emerging Entrepreneur", shares her motivation for starting a corporate mobility platform and explains why real change only happens when companies work together.

08 Mar 2024 Schamim Hamzian

As Gen AI reshapes business, what will the legal landscape look like?

The rise of generative artificial intelligence has sparked debate around various legal, regulatory and compliance considerations.

20 Dec 2023 Konrad Meier

How do you measure and invest smartly in the value case of your data assets?

Building a business case for data governance is vital to secure buy-in of key stakeholders and begin to create and recover value.

Can Web3 be the driving force behind the next industrial revolution?

The metaverse hype focuses on consumer aspects but Web3 also holds exciting potential for enterprise and industrial players.

27 Jan 2023 Wolter Jalink

If quantum’s the next leap forward, what small steps can you take now?

First-movers are using quantum computing to speed up their calculations. Are you ready for its opportunities and risks?

08 Dec 2022 Roman Haltinner

What levers should be used for a better EU agriculture system?

Food security - considering all ESG aspects - demands a new climate of innovation that supports effective plant protection products in the EU.

In the digital economy, how can you leverage APIs to seize new business opportunities?

By connecting information systems, APIs are the cornerstone of business transactions in today’s increasingly digital economy.

20 Oct 2022 Wolter Jalink +1

Why you need innovation excellence to win in-market – and avoid losing out

Apply innovation excellence at four key stages of the product lifecycle to deliver superior products that are profitable quicker and longer.

01 Jun 2022 Thomas Pyschny +1

Jérôme Leupin interview

Jérôme Leupin has been General Manager of La Cave de Genève for almost five years. After studying economics at the University of St. Gallen, he completed a master's degree at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Parma, Italy. He then launched his career in the world of gastronomy. Before devoting himself to production in his leadership role for La Cave de Genève, he worked for ten years in the distribution of food products

09 May 2022 Mark Hawkins

How can CIOs successfully strike a balance between innovation & cost?

We offer our clients advice on how to tackle both dimensions in order to be well positioned and thrive in the digital economy.

28 Mar 2022 Sabine Betz

Nicolas Durand interview

Nicolas Durand is the founder and CEO of Abionic SA, the company that developed the fastest in vitrodiagnostic platform in the world, the abioSCOPE.

25 Jun 2021 Frédéric Tissot

Wim Ouboter interview

Wim Ouboter founded Micro Mobility Systems in 1999 and works with his two sons, Merlin and Oliver, to remobilize the world.

24 Jun 2021 Frédéric Tissot

How unicorns know when an IPO is the right strategic option

More unicorn companies are choosing IPOs. Why? Why now? And what should they be doing to prepare?

30 Mar 2020 Dr. Martin Steinbach


    Investing in technology and people to create innovation “superheroes”

    In this Heidrick & Struggles podcast, Jeff Wong discusses the EY innovation ecosystem and the importance of investing in not just technology but also people in order to succeed in a disruptive environment.

    Game on! Navigating the hype vs value curve of the Metaverse with Jeff Wong

    Jeff Wong, EY’s Global Chief Innovation Officer and technology enthusiast joins Better Innovation host Jeff Saviano for a fascinating and fluid conversation about the Metaverse.


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