Lili Gil Valletta: Cultural Intelligence

Lili Gil Valletta empowers leaders with cultural intelligence, data-driven insights, and inclusive innovation strategies to unlock untapped markets and growth.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Lili is a pioneer in the field of cultural intelligence, emphasizing the importance of understanding and leveraging cultural differences to drive business success. 
  • Lili’s expertise extends to business transformation, where she helps companies adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences. 
  • A sought-after speaker and media contributor, Lili shares her expertise through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and media appearances. 

Formats Available: Dynamic talks on cultural intelligence, inclusive innovation, and data-driven strategy.
Preferred Audience Sizes: C-suite/Leadership Teams: 20–60 executives. Conferences: 500–3,000 attendees across industries.
Outcomes:
  1. Understand how culture drives consumer behavior and innovation.
  2. Learn to leverage inclusion as a business strategy.
  3. Gain insights into unlocking new growth markets.

Keynote Topics

  1. Discover The Power Of Cultural Intelligence™
    Inspiring professionals to discover and activate their own cultural intelligence™ as an advantage for innovation and growth personally and professionally.
  2. Unlock The Power of Culture
    Connecting shifting demographics, cultural understanding and business trends to identify new sources of innovation and profits.
  3. Unlock The Power of Your Story: BRAND-U
    Reframing how you and your customers connect with the purpose of what you do to deliver purposeful profits.
  4. From Corporate Executive to Entrepreneur/From Intrepreneur to Entrepreneur
    A personal journey from passion, to purpose and profits inspired by cultural curiosity and business opportunity.
  5. Women: A Force For Growth
    Understanding the powerful demographic influence, spending power and overall economic contributions of women.
  6. Turning Cultural Trends Into Profits
    A dynamic session guiding attendees to understand how demographic shifts must be embraced to identify and execute new opportunities for differentiation and growth.
  7. Getting to the Heart, Mind and Wallet of Your Audience
    Reframing how you and your customers connect with the purpose of what you do to deliver purposeful profits.

Talent Short Bio

Lili Gil Valletta is a cultural intelligence expert, entrepreneur, and CEO of CIEN+, a firm specializing in data analytics, market strategy, and inclusive innovation. A former corporate executive at Johnson & Johnson, she has become one of the most respected voices on leveraging cultural and demographic shifts to drive sustainable growth.

Named among the most powerful Latinas in business and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Lili has advised Fortune 500 companies, global brands, and government agencies on unlocking new market opportunities by embracing inclusivity. Her approach combines deep data insights with practical strategies that enable organizations to reach overlooked segments and foster innovation that reflects diverse perspectives.

As a frequent media contributor on networks such as CNN, Fox Business, and Univision, Lili brings a unique voice at the intersection of business, culture, and leadership. Her presentations are both inspiring and actionable, equipping leaders to understand cultural shifts not as challenges but as engines of growth.

Through her work, Lili demonstrates how inclusive innovation, combined with cultural intelligence, can transform markets, strengthen organizations, and create meaningful social impact.

Lili Gil Valletta is a distinguished authority in cultural intelligence and business transformation. As the co-founder and CEO of CIEN+, she has pioneered innovative strategies that help organizations harness the power of cultural diversity to drive growth and innovation. Her expertise and influence extend across various industries, making her a sought-after speaker for events focused on diversity, inclusion, and business transformation.

With a career spanning over two decades, Lili Gil Valletta has established herself as a trailblazer in the marketing and business consultancy sectors. Her work at CIEN+ has earned her numerous accolades and recognition, positioning her as a leading voice in leveraging diverse markets. Her unique insights into cultural intelligence have not only transformed businesses but also inspired countless individuals and organizations to embrace diversity as a catalyst for success.

Lili’s passion for cultural intelligence is deeply rooted in her personal and professional journey. As a Latina entrepreneur, she has firsthand experience navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with cultural diversity. This background fuels her commitment to helping organizations understand and capitalize on the value of diverse perspectives, ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly globalized world.

Lili Gil Valletta’s expertise in cultural intelligence is backed by an impressive academic and professional background. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she specialized in Marketing and Finance. This strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for her successful career in business consultancy and marketing.

Before founding CIEN+, Lili Gil Valletta held several high-profile positions in global corporations, where she honed her skills in strategic marketing and business development. Her tenure at Johnson & Johnson, where she served as the Global Director of Hispanic Marketing, is particularly noteworthy. In this role, she developed and implemented strategies that significantly boosted the company’s market share in diverse segments, demonstrating her ability to translate cultural insights into business results.

As the CEO of CIEN+, Lili leads a team of experts dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of cultural diversity. Under her leadership, CIEN+ has grown into an award-winning consultancy, recognized for its innovative approaches to marketing and business transformation. The company’s success is a testament to Lili’s vision and her ability to foster a culture of inclusion and innovation.

She is a regular TV commentator seen on Fox News, Fox Business and CNN en Español, and has been featured by Forbes, CNN Money, The Huffington Post, The NY Daily News, and MM&M. She is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2018 U.S. Hispanic Businessperson of the Year by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2018 New York Women of Excellence, PR Week’s Top 50 Most Influential in Healthcare, among others.

Lili Gil Valletta is an Award-Winning, Influential Figure for Women in Business & Minority Entrepreneurs

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  • Travels from: New York
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A1. Any sector seeking growth in diverse and evolving markets, including healthcare, finance, retail, and tech.

A2. Yes, she grounds her talks in robust analytics and practical applications.

A3. Both — her talks inspire while providing concrete business strategies.

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