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Podcast with Gerd Leonhard

Futurist, Humanist, Filmmaker, Author of “Technology vs. Humanity” and CEO of The Futures Agency

Gerd Leonhard

Futurist, Humanist, Filmmaker, Author of “Technology vs. Humanity” and CEO of The Futures Agency

Gerd Leonhard’s motto is “People, Planet, Purpose and Prosperity.” Over the past two decades, he has risen to one of the top 10 futurist keynote speakers worldwide, and has recently become the #1 virtual speaker in the age of Corona. With nearly 2,000 engagements in 60+ countries since 2004, and a combined audience of over 2.5 million people, Gerd is listed as one of the Top 100 Most-Influential People in Europe by Wired Magazine, and as ‘one of the leading media futurists in the World’ by The Wall Street Journal. Gerd focuses on the intersections of humanity, science,  technology, business, and culture. He promotes sustainable, human-centric values, and emphasizes the importance of foresight, future-ready leadership, and resilience in the face of uncertainty. Gerd is highly regarded as a global influencer and has advised business leaders and government officials around the globe. For more information visit Gerd's Youtube Channel.

In our first Board Talk podcast, we are joined by Gerd Leonhard: Futurist, Humanist, Filmmaker, Author of “Technology vs. Humanity” and CEO of The Futures Agency and Dr. Michael Grampp, Chief Economist at Deloitte Switzerland, who explore how businesses can build a good and sustainable future and what executives and boards need to focus on to make it happen. Amidst the uncertainties and everyday realities of a post pandemic world, the increasing urgency to address climate change, the societal challenges of technological transformation and the current geopolitical developments, the world continues to change at a mind-boggling pace. With the next 10 years expected to bring more change than the previous 100 years, boards and executives need to consider how to set up their organisations today to navigate the challenges of a fragmenting world and ensure a sustainable future. Listen to the podcast to find out more or listen to the German interview on the Future Talk Podcast.