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CONSULTING
Where strategic foresight meets radical system transformation
SELECTED CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROVIDING STRATEGIC GUIDANCE TO NAVIGATE FUNDAMENTAL INDUSTRY DISRUPTIONS
IDENTIFYING CRITICAL INNOVATION GAPS THAT TRADITIONAL CONSULTING OVERLOOKS, AND CONFRONTING OBSOLETE INDUSTRY FRAMEWORKS
DEVELOPING FUTURE SCENARIOS THAT CHALLENGE EXISTING CULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL PARADIGMS
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Resident futurist since 2018
Developing future forecasts that guide clients and agency strategies in navigating fundamental shifts in culture, marketing, and fashion
More info at Gunghoco.com
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Commissioned to catalyse new thinking as part of the "Inspirational speaker" series for the Nike Design team in London
Advised the cross-functional global footwear leadership team on future mapping across materials design, footwear design, marketing and innovation for the Nike Flyknit program
More info at Nike.com
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Recurring visiting master since 2017 for breakthrough innovation
Ernst & Young: Industries Reimagined – London 2024
Ernst & Young: Future of Consumers 2030 – Los Angeles 2019
World Retail Congress: Future of Retail 2030 – London 2019
Dubai TenX: The Future of Travel 2030 – Dubai 2017
More info at Hackmasters.co.uk
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Crafting bespoke foresight for the innovation team through direct management collaboration
Decoding macro shifts shaping the future of luxury beauty
Strategic guidance across Christian Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Benefit and Fresh
Deep-dive analysis of cultural paradigms, ethics, tech, health, wellness and beauty futures
Find out more at LVMH.com
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Lead Fashion Futurist in 2021, decoding emerging paradigms
Crafting strategic insights for the influential bi-annual Fashion & Beauty trend report
Global thought leadership through panel talks & press interviews
More info at Clearpay.co.uk
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Dreams & Trends expert connecting art, pop culture, and contemporary fantasy for leading luxury fragrance
Guided cultural code innovation to enrich and transform fragrance narratives
Find out more at Warriorgrp.com
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Advisor on Future of Aesthetics Global report
Consultant on Future of Individuality Wunderman Thompson report collaboration
Find out more at allerganaestehtics.com
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Future scenarios expert for global consumer technology innovation
Delivered critical input and strategic macro trend insights with the development of hypotheses for Colour, Material and Finish palettes
Find out more at SeymourPowell.com
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Strategic expert advisor for reimagining the future of footwear
Validated emerging territories while providing independent insights and critical strategic direction
More info at Box1824.com
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Futuring Think Tank Expert illuminating next-generation youth cultures
Modern Girlhood strategic consultant decoding emerging aesthetics and cultural paradigms
Find out more at thepineapplelounge.com
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Strategic foresight advisor on emerging signals in society, values, and sustainability for international beauty business
Find out more at Quantumcs.com
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Strategic guidance on possible futures in haircare products and devices in the UK market for future product vision of a major Japanese electronics company
Find out more at mctinc.jp
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Decoded cultural drivers in large bespoke report on macro trends shaping consumer electronics futures in UK & Brazil Markets
Find out more at Design.Samsung.com
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Consultant on Global Fashion Trends for strategy consultancy rooted in the humanities and social sciences, advising leaders on organisational change
Find out more at ReDAssociates.com
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Strategic foresight expert mapping critical patterns across socio-cultural, technological, economic, environmental and political spheres
Analyzing breakthrough content trends across media platforms in the UK and US
Find out more at Wearemtm.com
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“Every time we have worked with Geraldine, she has genuinely blown every member of the team away (as well as our clients) with her unique, fresh thinking and cultural references which unfailingly expand our horizons and awareness.”
THE PINEAPPLE LOUNGE - Gemma Martinez, Project Director
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AWARDS & AFFILITATIONS
AWARDS & AFFILITATIONS
Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. The RSA Fellowship is a unique global network of change-makers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish.
Member of the United Nations Conscious Fashion + Lifestyle network, committed to the Sustainable Development Goals 4, 12 and 13
Awarded the Inspirational Speaker Award by the London College of Fashion, part of the University of the Arts
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Geraldine’s approach and content are always inspirational and one step-ahead… informing, augmenting and future-proofing our work.
Her reports and strategic input provide thought-leadership and disruptive thinking that helps our clients to harness market trends, understand and adapt to emerging consumer needs and help us position their brands for success. Being at the forefront of shifts in consumer mindsets and brand responses has never been more important as this will enable us to drive innovation and embrace resilience.
I’m delighted that Geraldine is part of our team in helping discover and translate future thinking into relevance now and guide us in how to navigate the puzzling economic, social and environmental terrain we’re in. What a talent - enthusiastic, foresightful, imaginative.. a great mind, a great collaborator with a great heart!
- Paul Phedon - CEO Gung Ho Group
OTHER WORK
SPEAKING
SPEAKING
WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
WRITING
WRITING
CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS
CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS
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