Anne Lise’s career began in Denmark, initially in the design industries prior to establishing Kjaer Global in 1988. She lived and worked in Hamburg and Paris before choosing London as her base to evolve her passion for trends. A renowned speaker and author, she has delivered talks to over 50,000 people since 1999 and is a frequent commentator in the international press. Anne Lise is on the IPE advisory board of Singapore’s URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) and holds the honorary title of Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador.

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Louise has helped people and organisations navigate the future at Kjaer Global since 2006. She holds an MA in product design from RCA and has a past career in film and TV. She is passionate about building bridges between creative and business processes. Pairing her endless curiosity with business and strategic acumen gives her a unique perspective and ability to spot opportunity. Louise believes in the power of purpose and vision as a vehicle to inspire positive transformation, and she communicates with engagement and insight about the future and tomorrow’s people.

Libby has more than two decades’ experience as a writer/editor across a range of spheres – including health, homes, lifestyle and culture – working for groups such as Hearst, BBC Worldwide and New York Times. Author of four books, she has edited and contributed to numerous publications, as well as acting as a media consultant. She began working with Kjaer Global in 2003 and helps to build cogent trend narratives, as well as editing for its publications and presentations.

Timo is an Amsterdam-based cultural anthropologist. His extensive experience of both the design and strategy innovation processes is culled from a professional background with global organisations such as Nokia and Dell. Having previously collaborated on several successful projects with Kjaer Global, he joined the team in 2015. Timo is an inspiring facilitator and speaker who delivers insights into trend analysis and people-focused solutions drawing on sociology, impact translation and ethnography.

A graduate of the School of English & Drama at Queen Mary, University of London, Stephanie joined us in 2015 as a junior research assistant and analyst, helping to support the work of the core team. She primarily works with our clients on the Kjaer Academy where she helps to map, convert and assess the enormous amount of data and insights. She is also a key player in monitoring and logging the latest case studies from around the world to help ensure that our Trend Atlas remains up-to-date and dynamic.

Jean has a background in luxury PR and with consultancy roles in a diverse range of fields. She has a keen interest and expertise in ethical investments and sustainable opportunities. Raised in Denmark, and with strong family roots across the African continent, Jean sits on the board of Kjaer Global and provides expert insights on Africa.

Jens studied at Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne and at Central Saint Martins. He has worked for legendary Paris fashion houses and ran a highly successful eponymous label, which won numerous international fashion awards. Today he undertakes consultancies and brand audits for international luxury and RTW clients as well as teaching and advising on the future of fashion.

Araceli is a social entrepreneur with an MA in neuroscience. Her passion is the relationship between spaces and people, and how more biological and humane environments built with purpose are key to cultivating innovation. In 2009, she founded the co-working space THECUBE in London to help people build their business acumen and create successful strategies.

Dan is a Florida native and the co-founder of creative meeting points on both sides of the Atlantic – WECREATE NYC and its sister community THECUBE London. A graduate of Auburn University in Industrial and Systems Engineering, he applies his scientific background to developing new systems for innovation and fresh thinking.

Kenneth is an international leadership expert with focus on learning and global business trends. He helps leaders and organisations adapt to the shifting nature of the world. Kenneth is the co-author of The Neo-Generalist, which explores the value of multidisciplinarity in our lives. He has a passion for social media and can be watched at work on Twitter @LeadershipABC.

Niklas’ insatiable appetite for new tech informs his investments, keynotes and research. His unique insights led to him being appointed the Scandinavian advisor to the TechCast Technology Think Tank in Washington DC. Niklas is also the author of Surviving the Tech Storm – Strategy in Time of Technological Uncertainty.