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

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

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When Innovation Has No Borders, Culture Is Key

Many companies aspire to global diversity, but only a few achieve it. Here’s how leading organizations overcome cultural obstacles to build globally diverse teams.
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The CEO Agenda for an Era of Innovation Without Borders

There is now a window of opportunity to build bridges for skilled global talent that would ignite innovative growth. It’s not politicians but business leaders who hold the keys to make this happen.
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Innovation Without Borders: The Power of Human Migration in the 21st Century

People who cross borders create vast global networks that generate enormous opportunities, in terms of both economic value and human values. It’s time to explore this immense potential.
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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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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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In Innovation, Big Is Back

Contrary to popular wisdom, large companies may have an innovation edge.
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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.
Tiefgreifende Expertise, umfassende Erfahrung