Douglas R Conant

Douglas Conant stands as one of the most influential leaders of our time—a Fortune 500 CEO turned best-selling author and renowned teacher of practical leadership. Across a 45-year career, he has led iconic companies like Campbell Soup Company and Nabisco Foods, chaired boards at Avon, CECP, and The Conference Board, and shaped the leadership conversation globally with his commitment to “leadership that works.” Recognized as a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and twice named one of the 100 Most Influential Authors in the World, Doug has built his legacy on the belief that leaders must blend high performance with humanity, driving results without sacrificing the people who make them possible.

But Douglas is far more than a resume—he is a devoted practitioner who transforms leadership from a theory into a lived experience. Through ConantLeadership, his best-selling books The Blueprint and TouchPoints, his signature BLUEPRINT Boot Camp, and his role as a LinkedIn Learning instructor, he equips leaders to thrive in today’s chaotic world. His work has earned him honors such as the Stephen R. Covey Principle-Centered Leader Award and the Trust Lifetime Achievement Award. When Douglas Conant speaks, leaders listen. More importantly, they act—because his message is as clear as it is compelling: leadership done right doesn’t just change companies, it changes lives.