Anne Lise Kjaer

Anne Lise Kjaer is a leading global futurist. She delivers out-of-the-box thinking and is an extremely sought after inspirational speaker. Kjaer works with some of the world's leading brands including Accenture, ABB, BMW, Daimler Chrysler, FIA, Fiskars Group, Nokia, Fritz Hansen, Herman Miller, IKEA, O2, PriceWaterhouseCooper, Sony, Unilever, Toyota, McKinsey. She has an exceptional eye for 'the next big thing' and an original and inspiring way of translating fledgling concepts into viable commercial propositions. 'The future is not some place we go, but one we create.' The Financial Times wrote: "Her unique world vision is as fertile as Dali's, only she creates social prototypes based on nascent trends." In particular she facilitates a new understanding for consumer of the future, she says: 'If the challenge is to create clarity out of complexity then that means getting to know, and identify with your customers. Only then you canunderstand what they will want from you.' Anne Lise Kjaer's career began in Denmark, where she founded Kjaer Global in 1988. Initially specialised in forecasting for the design industries Kjaer worked in Hamburg and Paris before choosing London as her global base in 1992. The company focus had already broadened to strategic corporate futures and she began working with leading brands. Today, Kjaer Global's client base numbers over 200 international corporations. Despite her global vision, Kjaer retains strong links with her home country, where she is regarded as a leading commentator. She is a Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador and an MD of the Danish/UK Chamber of Commerce. Anne Lise Kjaer specialises in future trends and their impact on tomorrow's consumer behaviour and needs. She manages a wide range of client briefs, from corporate presentations to customised trends research. Kjaer is renowned as a motivational speaker and her inspiring presentations communicate concepts in a stimulating and engaging format. Kjaer's expertise is bridging the creative and intellectual process - shaping the strategy and core concepts that are driving businesses, organisations and interest groups. She delivers an intelligent and inspiring outlook on the future and her unique holistic methodology has been used by many of the world's largest and most successful brands.

What she presents:

The Future of Money
The Future of the Automotive Industry
The Future of Brands & Marketing
The Future of Sports & Culture
The Future Workplace
Living In a Digital World