Peter De Jager

Peter de Jager is a renowned writer, speaker, and consultant specializing in the Rational Assimilation of the Future, focusing on Change, Creativity, Future Trends, and Technology / IT. He has authored several works including two technical books, a cartoon book, and the notable "A Pocketful Of Change," which synthesizes Change Management Concepts. His articles have appeared in prestigious publications such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Futurist, Scientific American, and various corporate newsletters.

De Jager currently pens multiple regular columns read by approximately 1,000,000 readers monthly. These columns appear in publications including "Computer World Canada," "Globe & Mail online," "The ABA Banker's Journal," "Municipal World," "Galt Global Review," "HR Gateway," and "The Voyageur." He also manages a journal titled ‘Managing the Impact of Technological Change’ and issues a daily newsletter ‘Truth Picks,’ which is widely appreciated across a diverse audience that includes CEOs, ministers, and retirees.

As a speaker, de Jager has addressed numerous prestigious institutions and forums worldwide, including the World Economic Forum, The World Bank, and The Bank for International Settlements, engaging audiences in over 34 countries. His presentations are known for their high interactivity, fun, and provocative nature, often challenging prevalent myths about change and technology. Noteworthy for his "talent for simple metaphors and pithy pronouncements" as described by The NY Times, he has spoken on a wide range of venues from the World Economic Forum in Davos to local community meetings.