Thimon De Jong
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Thimon De Jong

Transform organisational foresight with Thimon De Jong, speaker specialising in future human behavior and societal change. Thimon works with global businesses to translate strategic insights into actionable strategies, consistently ranked as highest-rated speaker at over 100 international conferences.

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Founder of WHETSTON/ strategic foresight
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Internationally renowned keynote speaker and leadership trainer
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Lecturer in social psychology at Utrecht University
Thimon de Jong is a highly regarded expert in the field of future human behavior and societal change, with a focus on its strategic business impact. In 2014, he established WHETSTON/ strategic foresight, a company dedicated to providing valuable insights and guidance to businesses.

Thimon's reputation as an internationally renowned keynote speaker and leadership trainer is well-deserved, as he has consistently been ranked as the "highest rated speaker" at over 100 global events and conferences.

His ability to captivate audiences with his positive energy and engaging style, combined with his unique approach of blending academic research with practical business takeaways, sets him apart from others in his field.

In addition to his work as a speaker and trainer, Thimon also lectures at the social psychology department of Utrecht University. Here, he shares his expertise with master students, teaching them how academic research can be effectively applied to enhance business strategy.

Thimon holds a master's degree in Cultural Studies, with a minor in International Business Studies. He has gained huge amounts of experience throughout his career, having previously worked as an insights & strategy director at TrendsActive, a researcher at FreedomLab Future Studies, and as the editor-in-chief of RELOAD Magazine.

Why We Recommend Booking Thimon

Thimon offers your team insights into future human behavior and societal changes, enhancing strategic business impact. Benefit from his engaging delivery, blending academic research with practical takeaways, and his proven track record as a top-rated speaker, to inspire and equip your team for future challenges.

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