Company: Axis Partners, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Description: Axis Partners works globally helping businesses succeed at Customer Experience, Strategy, Innovation and AI initiatives.
Nomination Category: Thought Leadership Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Thought Leader of The Year - Business Services
 Nomination Title: Renata Liuzzi, Founder
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- If you are providing written answers to the questions for this category, you must answer this first question: Briefly describe the nominated individual: history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Renata is a global business transformation strategist with over 18 years of experience in Business Strategy, Customer Experience, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, predominantly serving Fortune 500 companies. She holds an International MBA from IE Business School, a Master's in Motorsports Engineering, and postgraduate certifications in Design-Thinking, Innovation, and Strategy from MIT and Columbia, as well as Lean Six Sigma and Artificial Intelligence from MIT.
She has led significant transformation projects across over 20 countries for top companies, including Emaar Group and Meraas Holding, and advises major sovereign investment and retail groups in MENA and Europe.
Renata also imparts her expertise as a visiting lecturer at IE Business School, teaching Strategy, Customer Experience, and Design Thinking to International MBA students. She mentors top startups from Europe’s leading innovation lab, IE-VentureLab.
Renata's leadership abilities have been recognized widely. She was Recognized for her leadership, and Renata was named the second most influential CX/Innovation practitioner worldwide by CX Magazine in 2022, "50 Women Leaders for 2024" by Arabian Business, "Top 50 for Success Magazine's Women of Influence 2023", and "World's Trailblazing Females Making a Mark in Business, 2023" from World's Leaders® Magazine, awarded on International Women's Day.
- If you are providing written answers to the questions for this category, you must answer this second question: Outline the nominee's thought leadership achievements since 1 January 2022 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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Renata's thought leadership is evidenced by her active participation in high-profile conferences and summits. In 2022, she spoke at the #CXEvolve, where she discussed the evolving nature of customer experience in the digital age. Additionally, Renata served as a moderator at "The (virtual) reality of Healthcare," exploring the impacts of virtual and augmented reality technologies in healthcare. She was also a key speaker at the Global Workforce Management Summit, sharing insights on optimizing workforce strategies in a rapidly changing global market.
Her expertise in AI and analytics was showcased as she spoke at the 5th Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit, emphasizing the strategic integration of AI to enhance business operations and decision-making processes.
Renata's contributions to thought leadership have been recognized globally, earning her prestigious accolades such as being named the second most influential CX/Innovation practitioner worldwide by CX Magazine in 2022. She was also honored as one of the "50 Women Leaders for 2024" by Arabian Business and selected as a "Top 50 for Success Magazine's Women of Influence 2023." Additionally, she received the "World's Trailblazing Females Making a Mark in Business, 2023" award from World's Leaders® Magazine. These accolades reflect her impactful contributions to global business practices and her influence across industries.
- If you are providing written answers to the questions for this category, you must answer this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the nominee's past performance (up to 250 words):
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The achievements highlighted for Renata Liuzzi are significant due to their breadth and impact across multiple sectors and geographies, setting her apart from peers in the industry. Renata's engagement with emerging technologies such as the Metaverse and Web3 is particularly noteworthy. While many in the field of digital transformation are still grappling with foundational technologies, Renata has successfully leveraged these next-generation tools to pioneer new business strategies and customer interaction paradigms. This proactive approach not only positions her at the cutting edge of technology but also demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset that is rare even among top-tier strategists.
Her active participation in leading conferences and summits as a speaker and moderator underscores her role as a thought leader. Renata’s involvement in discussions on the virtual realities of healthcare and global workforce management indicates her ability to influence and reshape critical conversations in significant industries. These contributions are unique because they combine high-level strategic insight with practical applications, influencing both current trends and future directions.
Compared to her peers, Renata's recognition as the second most influential CX/Innovation practitioner worldwide and her numerous accolades underline her exceptional standing in the industry. Her past and current accolades reflect a consistent trajectory of excellence and influence, unmatched by many contemporaries who may focus on narrower aspects of digital transformation.
Overall, Renata’s achievements are not just milestones but benchmarks that redefine industry standards, making her contributions both unique and essential for shaping the future of business strategy and customer experience.
- You have the option to reference here any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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Here are the References:
- Women of Influence 2023 - Success Magazine
- Arabian Business’ 50 Inspiring Women Leaders 2024
- Awarded as the second most influential CX/Innovation practitioner worldwide by the CX Magazine.
- Khaleej Times Event Moderator
- Featured in Gulf News
- Featured in World Leaders Magazine
- Featured in International Business Times
- Featured in Trending Business Insights
- Speaker at 5th Middle East Enterprize AI and Analytics Summit
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Speaker at KPMG CX & Loyalty Summit
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Winner of Gulf Customer Experience Awards 2022
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