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.
Lasse has recently authored The Role of Foresight in Organisations and How to Leverage Foresight to Address the Transformational Challenges Ahead.
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 recently taken an education in Transformative Leadership at Hyper Island.