Examining how human behaviour and culture influence business has never been more important. Syncing a business strategy with rapid societal changes and dynamic human behaviour is a challenge. Luckily, a new style of expert has emerged, with Thimon De Jong proving one of the most successful. Able to use socio-economic... Read more
Examining how human behaviour and culture influence business has never been more important. Syncing a business strategy with rapid societal changes and dynamic human behaviour is a challenge. Luckily, a new style of expert has emerged, with Thimon De Jong proving one of the most successful. Able to use socio-economic and cultural change to meet the strategic needs of different industries, it is little wonder he is becoming one of the most sought after speakers of his generation. Over the past ten years he has worked for organizations like: Ikea, Deloitte, Tetra Pak, Aon, Samsung, Vodafone, RTL and GDF Suez.
Thimon De Jong studied cultural studies and international business, writing his master’s thesis on subcultures. He started his working career in journalism. In his role as editor-in-chief of a youth magazine he discovered his passion for interdisciplinary people research and started working as a youth and media researcher for Science of the Time and FreedomLab Future Studies.
In 2007, he took the role of Insights and Strategy director for TrendsActive, an international trend interpretation agency. In this role he travelled the world consulting and presenting to numerous of multinational companies. Then in 2010 he starred as jury member in Holland’s Best Idea – a primetime TV-show. Moving on, in 2011, he co-produced an executive program for decision makers at Utrecht University on the topic of using sociocultural trends for strategic decision making also serving as one of the main lecturers in this program.
In 2014 Thimon De Jong started Whetston / strategic foresight, a think tank on socio-economic and cultural changes that are relevant for strategic decision making. His company is specializes in keynote presentations and workshops. Moreover, he is currently working on his first business book. “The Blurring of Reality”.
Over the past ten years, Thimon De Jong has addressed international congresses and has spoken for companies and organisations including Unilever, Coca-Cola, Philips, Ikea, Tetra Pak, Microsoft, Nike, L’Oréal and Visa. He is determined not only to inform his audience of theories and facts, but also to provide them with practical advice on how to utilise the information and help their business grow.
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You can book Thimon de Jong through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Thimon's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Thimon de Jong's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Thimon tailored to your event.
Thimon de Jong speaks on Millennials. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Thimon to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Thimon de Jong for events worldwide, subject to Thimon's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Thimon de Jong is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Thimon can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Thimon de Jong on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Thimon can offer.
Thimon de Jong delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Thimon de Jong's areas of expertise include Millennials. To get a clear sense of Thimon's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Thimon de Jong can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Millennials is relevant. Details of Thimon's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Thimon de Jong is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Thimon de Jong, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Thimon's current availability for your dates.