Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is the world’s leading advocate for project management and strategy implementation. He created key concepts such as the Hierarchy of Purpose and the Project Manifesto. These ideas argue that projects are the universal language of both business and life—from the boardroom to personal goals.
Moreover, he was named “Thinker of the Month” by Thinkers50, the platform that recognises the most influential voices in management and leadership. His work focuses on guiding senior leaders. Specifically, he helps them drive transformational change, implement strategies, and break down silos. In addition, he supports teams in becoming high-performing and helps organisations build cultures of continuous learning. As a result, businesses can accelerate their strategic execution.
Furthermore, Antonio is the author of the best-selling book The Focused Organization. He has also taught for over a decade at leading business schools. These include Duke CE, Instituto de Empresa, Solvay, Vlerick, and Skolkovo. His teaching bridges theory with real-world impact.
Currently, he serves as Director of the Program Management Office at GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines. At the same time, he chairs the Project Management Institute, bringing global leadership to the field.
Previously, he held several key roles. At BNP Paribas Fortis, he led the development of a company-wide project selection system for the Executive Board. Before that, he spearheaded the post-merger integration of ABN AMRO at Fortis Bank—the largest takeover in financial services history. Earlier in his career, he spent 10 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he eventually became the global lead for project management.
Antonio’s international background also sets him apart. Born in Madrid, he studied in Germany, Mexico, Italy, and the United States. He holds an MBA from London Business School and is currently pursuing a PhD in Strategy. In addition, he speaks five languages fluently.
In short, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez combines deep expertise, global experience, and a visionary mindset to help leaders deliver results through the power of projects.
