Anne Lise Kjaer

Founder of Kjaer Global, Creator of the Signature Wholebrain Thinking Methodology, Author of "The Trend Management Toolkit"

  • 2016 – Guest lectured at Cambridge University on the Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Value Chains.
  • 2014 – Published The Trend Management Toolkit: A Practical Guide to the Future.
  • 2010 – Joined the Executive Board of Visit Denmark as a government-appointed board member.
  • 2003 – Became a Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador by exclusive appointment.
  • 1988 – Founded Kjaer Global Ltd, a futures think-tank and consultancy.
  • 1983 – Worked as a Trends & Design Strategist for various leading global companies.

Discover Anne Lise Kjaer’s biography of published work below.

The Trend Management Toolkit: A Practical Guide to the Future Book Cover
The Trend Management Toolkit: A Practical Guide to the Future

When Anne Lise Kjaer is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Navigating Cybersecurity Futures
Wholebrain Thinking: Bridging Technology, Ethics and Innovation
Consumer Mindsets and Digital Trust
Sustainability and Female Empowerment in the Future of Cybersecurity

Anne Lise Kjaer is an internationally renowned futurist, author and keynote speaker celebrated for her forward-thinking insights into cybersecurity, technology and consumer behaviour. As the Founder of Kjaer Global, she has spent over three decades guiding some of the world’s most influential organisations through complex digital landscapes. Anne Lise’s signature Wholebrain Thinking methodology seamlessly blends rational analysis with emotional intelligence, offering a holistic framework for businesses to anticipate and respond to emerging cybersecurity threats. Her ability to forecast technological shifts and interpret consumer mindsets has earned her a reputation as a visionary strategist in the cybersecurity sector and beyond.

Recognised by the Financial Times for a world view “as fertile as Dali’s”, Anne Lise designs future-proof strategies rooted in nascent trends. Her client portfolio includes global leaders such as Sony, Nokia, McKinsey & Co, Accenture and Johnson & Johnson, reflecting her status as a trusted advisor in securing digital futures. Anne Lise’s work empowers organisations to adopt innovative risk management approaches, prioritising sustainability, female empowerment and ethical leadership in cybersecurity and digital governance.

A sought-after speaker at international conferences, Anne Lise is known for delivering engaging, thought-provoking keynotes that challenge conventional thinking and inspire action. She has shared her expertise as a guest lecturer at Cambridge University and served as a Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador for nearly two decades. Her highly acclaimed book, “The Trend Management Toolkit“, has been praised by leading figures from Ernst & Young, IKEA and Marks & Spencer as an essential guide for future-proofing businesses in an era of rapid technological change. Anne Lise’s insights continue to shape the global conversation on cybersecurity, digital ethics and future societies.

If you are looking for a dynamic speaker who can demystify complex cybersecurity trends and inspire innovative thinking, hire Anne Lise Kjaer via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.

Official Testimonials

Anne Lise Kjaer is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“It was a pleasure to have Anne Lise give the keynote presentation at our Future of Software event in Helsinki recently. Anne Lise’s content was loved by the crowd and as a great public speaker, Anne Lise was attuned to give the right anecdotes and stories for the audience. It was also great to see how approachable Anne Lise was during the whole event day and lots of people had a great time engaging her in conversation and debate. Personally, as the host of the event, I couldn’t ask anymore from a speaker and look forward to working together again.”

Eficode

“I had the great pleasure of working with Anne Lise to deliver our recent keynote webinar: Sustainable growth in a post-pandemic society. Her ability to present a live webinar in such a confident and professional manner is very impressive. We received a lot of positive feedback from our audience who were really engaged during and after the presentation.”

Calastone

“Anne Lise spoke at TEDxSalford for us and was a true inspiration and delivered a perfect presentation. I would highly recommend her as one of the top people in her field. And hope to work with her in the future.”

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