Gerd Leonhard

Gerd Leonhard, a leading futurist and bestselling author, inspires organisations worldwide to shape a sustainable, human-centred future through visionary thinking and bold insights.

Gerd Leonhard, one of the world’s top-rated futurists, is dedicated to shaping “The Good Future” through his motto: People, Planet, Purpose, and Prosperity. Over the past 20 years, he has delivered more than 2,000 keynote presentations for global organisations such as Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Google, Visa, and the European Commission, inspiring millions to imagine and create a better tomorrow. Ranked #7 among global futurists, Wired magazine has recognised him as one of Europe’s most influential voices.

As the bestselling author of Technology vs Humanity: The Coming Clash Between Man and Machine, Gerd is a leading authority on digital ethics, human-centred technology, sustainability, and the future economy. Known for his uniquely cinematic keynote format, both in-person and virtual, he has set new standards for thought-provoking, high-impact presentations.

A former professional musician and now a filmmaker, Royal Society of the Arts fellow, and visiting professor at Fundação Dom Cabral in Brazil, Gerd brings a wealth of experience to his work. His insights are featured regularly in publications such as The Guardian, Harvard Business Review, and Wired UK, and he has appeared on BBC, CNN, and ARTE, among others.

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, and often working from Lanzarote, Gerd continues to challenge conventional thinking and inspire fresh perspectives on humanity’s path forward.