Thomas Geuken

Management, Organisation, & Competencies
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Trusted by Audiences Worldwide

Martin Trolle
Managing Directer, Techdata
"Thomas is an incredible energetic and exciting person, who will deliver great inspiration and food for thought when you listen to his observations on the future of our society. I can highly recommend Thomas as a motivational speaker, if you want to move, challenge and motivate you audience on how our future evolves into different scenearios, and how you need to find yourself within that."
Erik Kayser
Implement Consulting Group
"I’ve hired Thomas as keynote speaker on two occasions, one business conference and one project kick-off. He is a fascinating speaker, extremely inspiring and energising. His deep knowledge and research background creates an atmosphere of true expertise. Participants put his courage and insights very high enabling them to challenge their organisations to become more innovative."
Tine Weppler
Director, Gyldendals Forlag
"I can't help but write a recommendation for Thomas, who gave one of the most inspiring presentations about our 'futures.' He was lively, engaging, and truly inspiring. I took note after note – and have since quoted Thomas many times, whether in my teaching, business development, or as inspiration for both my own and others' companies.

Thank you, Thomas, for your inspiration – and your brilliant presentation."

About Thomas

Meet Thomas: As an Associate Director and esteemed expert in futures studies, Thomas Geuken is not just a seasoned professional but a beacon of optimism in the realm of future thinking. With credentials as a state-certified clinical and leadership psychologist, TEDx speaker, and critically acclaimed author, Thomas has been an integral part of CIFS since 2008. Over the past fifteen years, he has conducted strategic research and delivered compelling talks worldwide, focusing on the future of work, leadership, HR, organisational dynamics, culture, arts, and education. His body of work includes over four dozen articles, showcasing his profound understanding of future trends and their implications.

Thomas captivates audiences with his thought-provoking and uplifting presentations, skillfully weaving narratives that inspire and energise. By leveraging megatrends and scenarios, he empowers his audience to future-proof their endeavors, leaving them with a sense of revelation, hope, and fresh perspectives on strategically navigating the future.

Background

Thomas graduated in 1999 from University of Copenhagen with a Master's Degree in Psychology. Besides co-founding a string of startups across industries, he became an associate to the Institute in 2005, and progressed toward his current role of Associate Director. He has worked as a strategic advisor for organisations across many industries, ranging from Google and Nordisk Film to governments and municipalities, making him a true Swiss Army knife in the field of advisory and talks.

Featured Keynote Topics:

  • Embarking on a Journey into the Future - Harnessing the Impact of Megatrends (Customised for Your Industry and Context)
  • Navigating the Realm of Robots & Artificial Intelligence with Confidence
  • Unlocking the Future of HR: Empowering People and Organisations
  • Redefining Leadership for Tomorrow: Cultivating New Futures Capabilities & Anticipatory Mindsets
  • The Next Evolution of Work, Workforce, and Workplace: Embracing the Opportunities Ahead
  • Revolutionising Education and Learning for the Future
  • Fostering a Brighter Tomorrow for Mental Health

38 HR Trends for the Future

Thomas is the author of the report "38 HR Trends for the Future." The report aims to help HR professionals and leaders to both futureproof existing HR strategies and initiatives and innovate new ones as well as create internal HR thought-leader program that drives the overarching business transformation.
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Head of Talks

Toke Hanghøj
Head of Communication & PR
tot@cifs.dk
+45 26 25 80 44
Søren Høyner
Web Coordinator
sth@cifs.dk
Bugge Holm Hansen
Head of Innovation and Technology
bhh@cifs.dk
+45 30 23 01 70
Sofie Hvitved
Futurist & Senior Advisor, Head of Media
shv@cifs.dk
+45 20 77 01 44
Adela Bisak
Advisor & Futurist
ab@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
Aron Szpisjak
Head of Health
as@cifs.dk
+ 45 91 10 61 75
August Leo Liljenberg
Editor
aul@cifs.dk
+45 42 72 21 80
Caitlin van Bommel
Publications Staff Writer
cvb@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
Casper Skovgaard Petersen
Head of Publications
csp@cifs.dk
+45 42 53 32 13
Claus Sneppen
Associated Partner
csn@cifs.dk
+45 26 21 12 21
Gisela Eliasen
Associated Partner
gel@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
Jasmin Cramon
Advisor & Futurist
jac@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
Karoline Sofie Lee
Advisor & Course Coordinator
kfl@cifs.dk
Klaus Æ. Mogensen
Associated Partner
klm@cifs.dk
+45 30 65 11 22
Kristian Mehlsen
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Senior Advisor & Futurist
kme@cifs.dk
+45 31 27 29 60
Magdolna Klára Kovács
Health Advisor & Futurist
mkk@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
Manya Lind, PhD
Senior Advisor & Futurist
ml@cifs.dk
+45 29 93 31 88
Martin Kruse
Senior Advisor & Futurist
mkr@cifs.dk
+45 30 65 11 04
Monika Volgyi
Advisor & Futurist
mov@cifs.dk
+45 31 15 75 91
Morten Grønborg
Associated Partner
mgr@cifs.dk
+45 50 45 00 35
Nicklas Larsen
Senior Advisor & Head of Impact
nl@cifs.dk
+45 31 75 03 85
Patrick Henry Gallen
Senior Advisor & Futurist
phg@cifs.dk
+45 50 20 48 34
Peter Aadal Nielsen
Scientific Advisor
pan@cifs.dk
+45 31 52 55 93
Sara Frostig
Art Director
sf@cifs.dk
Sean Pillot de Chenecey
Associated Partner
spdec@cifs.dk
+44 (0) 772 045 0163
Simon Fuglsang Østergaard
Senior Advisor & Futurist, Head of Foresight Training
sio@cifs.dk
+45 31 26 83 26
Tamira Snell
Senior Advisor & Futurist
tsn@cifs.dk
+45 26 79 05 85
Thomas Geuken
Associated Director
tg@cifs.dk
+45 28 10 08 38
Thor Svanholm Gustavfson
Senior Advisor & Project Lead
tsv@cifs.dk
+45 28 77 47 97
Victor Zoega Sørensen
Research Assistant
vzs@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
John Hansen
Associated Partner
+45 33 11 71 76
Lourdes Velasquez Cabrera
Associated Partner
lfvc@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
Tessa Finlev
Associated Partner
Bogi Eliasen
Fellow
be@cifs.dk
+45 60 82 62 26
Emmelie Theisler
Junior Health Advisor
et@cifs.dk
+45 33 11 71 76
Rodrigo Fernández García
Advisor
rfg@cifs.dk
+45 93 94 73 89
Luis Felipe Alvarez Vega
Junior Health Advisor
lfav@cifs.dk
Joseph Press
Associated Partner
jp@cifs.dk
Ask Ejlerskov
Advisor & Futurist
ale@cifs.dk
+45 28 19 38 46
Matt Klein
Associated Partner
Joanna Lepore
Associated Partner
Valentina Doorly
Associated Partner
Mikkeline Lykkesfeldt
Junior Advisor
mily@cifs.dk
Torben Rene Uhrenholt
Associated Partner
tru@cifs.dk
Flemming Besenbacher
Fellow
Michael Johansson
Associated Partner
Carsten Beck
Director & Futurist
cab@cifs.dk
+45 30 65 11 01
Anastasia Allanovna Rytkheu Nørager
Executive PA & Office Manager
ann@cifs.dk
+45 53 53 59 77
Lovisa Volmarsson
Senior Advisor & Futurist
lov@cifs.dk
+45 31 51 10 58
Lasse Jonasson
Chief Foresight Officer
lj@cifs.dk
+45 53 66 00 40
Helle Kallermann
CFO
hek@cifs.dk
+45 30 93 42 43
Nabil Ali Jaloud
Head of Business Development
naj@cifs.dk
+45 31 31 13 22
Jonas Gissel Mikkelsen
Fellow
jgm@cifs.dk
+45 21 76 55 64
Daria "Dasha" Krivonos
CEO & Futurist
dka@cifs.dk
+45 29 32 59 31