Neil Jacobsohn

Neil is a life-long communicator with a passion for the future, who inspires energy and vision in leadership teams with his engaging presence. He’s a powerful and provocative presenter and facilitator, who delivers multimedia keynotes and strategic breakthrough workshops on the waves of change shaping the future of business and society.

A former journalist and media executive, he is a founding member of the Futureworld global network and works around the world with senior executive teams from major companies and governments, helping them understand the challenges they face in a changing world.

He lectures on executive programmes at leading business schools, including Oxford University’s Said Business School, the Stockholm School of Economics, the Indian School of Business and Duke Corporate Education.

His drive and curiousity have shaped a colourful and varied career spanning more than 45 years. He has been an awardwinning journalist and newspaper editor, a digital entrepreneur, a company director and professional marketer. Unusually, he combined entrepreneurship with corporate success. He has served as chairman, executive and non-executive director on a number of listed and unlisted company Boards.

Jacobsohn is a founding member of the Futureworld network and co-owner of the business. He is an extremely energetic and entertaining speaker, strategist and facilitator, in demand, and highly rated, by executives and leaders of major companies around the world.