Jens Heitland
Jens started his career as electrician on construction sites in Germany in 1997. From there on it was a constant growth curve, starting within the Facilities Service sector before he answered the calling of IKEA.
Within his 11 years in IKEA he developed from local Team Leader in an IKEA store in Germany to Global Head of Innovation for IKEA Centres in the Headquarter in Sweden.
In 2019 he stepped out of the IKEA Universe to build his own business. First part time, still working with Fjord the global Design and Innovation Agency of Accenture and later all into his own businesses.
He has lived and worked in 5 countries and follows his mission to inspire millions of people to innovate the human way.
He hosts the No. 1 Human Innovation Podcast where he connects the dots of innovation and entrepreneurship with his guests. And finally he is a passionate Triathlete with several IRONMAN finishes under his belt.