Thimon de Jong

Thimon de Jong is a renowned expert in human behaviour and societal shifts, specialising in how cultural and generational trends impact global business strategy. As the founder of Whetston, a strategic foresight think tank based in Amsterdam, he provides high-level intelligence to prestigious organisations including Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and Land Securities. His extensive background includes roles as Director of Insight and Strategy at TrendsActive, researcher at FreedomLab Future Studies, and editor-in-chief of Reload Magazine. In addition to his consultancy work, Thimon lectures at the social psychology department of Utrecht University, ensuring his work is grounded in rigorous academic research. He is the author of Future Human Behavior: Understanding What People Are Going To Do Next, a work that explores how we navigate an unpredictable world. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of modern challenges, from the human side of technology and the future of work to the evolving perception of wellbeing and the necessity for leaders to adopt more supportive, empathetic mentalities. Recognised for his energetic and engaging delivery, Thimon has addressed audiences at conferences worldwide. He is frequently booked for his ability to translate complex demographic and psychological data into clear strategic direction, helping leaders future-proof their organisations through a deeper understanding of their people and customers. On stage, Thimon de Jong is best known for talks on Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Leadership & Coaching and Marketing & Brand, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Thimon de Jong is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in Netherlands, Thimon de Jong travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Thimon de Jong would approach your audience.