Johann Daniel Harnoss is an associate director for Innovation, a member of Boston Consulting Group’s Corporate Finance & Strategy practice, and a BCG Henderson Institute Fellow.

Johann co-leads BCG's research on innovation and co-authors BCG’s annual Most Innovative Companies Report. His advisory work centers on developing more effective innovation strategies and operating models to improve clients’ hit rate on breakthrough innovation.

In his role as BCG Fellow, Johann studies the future of global talent mobility, innovation, and the strategic implications for global firms. His work has been published in the Harvard Business Review, the MIT Sloan Management Review, and the Journal of Economic Growth, among others.

Johann is the founder and CEO of Imagine Foundation, a social startup dedicated to advancing global equality of opportunity by providing digital coaching to students in the Middle East.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Innovation strategy
  • Innovation operation model design
  • Digital and social startups
  • Economic development

EDUCATION

  • PhD, economics, Université Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne
  • Master's in Public Administration/International Development, Harvard University
  • Master of International Management, Thunderbird School of Global Management
  • Diploma in Business Administration, European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel

Publications and Videos

How Leaders Bring Product and Sales Teams Together

How Leaders Bring Product and Sales Teams Together

The best innovators encourage customer-facing and technology-facing teams to collaborate. What can we learn from companies that have broken down silos?
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The Readiness Gap

More companies are betting on innovation, but too few have the systemic ability to transform aspirations into results. A few targeted changes can unlock significant benefits.
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The Middle East Capitalizes on Its Commitment to Innovation

The Middle East is home to some of the most committed innovators in the world.
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In Innovation, Big Is Back

Contrary to popular wisdom, large companies may have an innovation edge.
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Successful Innovators Walk the Talk

Consistency is key. Winners back up their ambition with investment.
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When It Comes to Innovation, Once Is Not Enough

Innovation is hard. Serial innovation is harder. What does it take to keep winning?
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Tomorrow’s Innovation Leaders Are Made Today

In challenging times, innovation is more important than ever. Here are six moves to help you navigate the crisis and build the foundation to win the recovery.
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Overcoming the Four Big Barriers to Innovation Success

Leading innovators succeed where others fail by avoiding common traps—such as vague targets and incremental efforts that don’t scale.
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Diversity at Work

Building a diverse workforce is just the start. Organizations must then be able to select and amplify the best ideas that emerge from it.
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The Business of Business Is No Longer Just Business

In more predictable times, a narrow focus on business matters made sense. Today, it’s risky. Business leaders must raise their game to deal with the increasing interconnectedness of companies, economies, and societies.
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An Agenda for the Future of Global Business

Rising income inequality is testing the case for both globalization and technological progress. Business leaders need to develop a new narrative that emphasizes equal access to economic opportunity. They have seven ways to do so.
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Saving Globalization and Technology from Themselves

The division between the winners and the losers in global integration and technological progress is polarizing societies and threatening to derail growth. Business leaders need to act.
Tiefgreifende Expertise, umfassende Erfahrung