Lasse Jonasson

Advises organisations and leaders on leveraging futures thinking to strategically position themselves in an uncertain and rapidly evolving world.
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About Lasse

Lasse Jonasson is the Chief Foresight Officer at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS). He leads many of CIFS' projects on advising organisations on anticipating future conditions and strategically positioning themselves for change. Through the CIFS UNESCO Chair in Anticipatory Leadership Lasse promotes futures thinking to leaders across a broad spectrum of industries and regions.

With 20 years of experience advising diverse organisations—both from within and as a futurist over the past nine years—Lasse has a sharp ability to communicate and support the implementation of strategic thinking and foresight in both private and public institutions. He combines professional expertise with an engaging delivery style, making complex concepts both accessible and impactful.

Background

Lasse has previously worked as an executive in the financial industry, focusing on the strategic implications of changing business models and technological development in a highly competitive landscape. He has a Master's degree in Business Economics from Copenhagen Business School and taken an education in Transformative Leadership at Hyper Island.

Examples of Keynotes

  • Anticipatory leadership – how to use futures thinking to lead your organisation towards your preferred future?
  • Are you ready for the future - how to position your organisation for an uncertain future
  • The AI augmented future - how AI will shape future business models

The Role of Foresight in Organisations

Lasse is the author of the report "The Role of Foresight in Organisations."

Learn how foresight practitioners engage with the discipline of foresight and their roles within organisations.
CIFS 10 Principles for Foresight

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Carsten Beck
Head of Talks
cab@cifs.dk
+45 30 65 11 01