Anne Lise Kjaer is a Danish businesswoman and motivational speaker, specialising in Multidimensional Thinking.

Anne Lise Kjaer is a Danish businesswoman and motivational speaker, specialising in Multidimensional Thinking.

With an exceptional eye for 'the next big thing' and an original and inspiring way of translating fledgling concepts into viable commercial propositions, Anne Lise Kjaer works with some of the world's leading brands including a variety of multinational corporations and global blue chip companies. As a global futurist she delivers out-of-the-box thinking and is an extremely sought after inspirational speaker.

Anne Lise Kjaer's career began in Denmark, where she founded Kjaer Global in 1988. Initially specialising in forecasting for the design industries, Kjaer worked in Hamburg and Paris before choosing London as her global base in 1992. The company focus had already broadened to strategic corporate futures and she began working with leading brands. Today Kjaer Global's client base includes over 200 international corporations. Despite her global vision, Kjaer retains strong links with her home country, where she is regarded as a leading commentator. She is a Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador and an MD of the Danish/UK Chamber of Commerce.

Kjaer specialises in facilitating a new understanding for consumer of the future. She says, "If the challenge is to create clarity out of complexity then that means getting to know - and identify with - your customers. Only then can you understand what they will want from you."

Kjaer pioneered the concept of Multidimensional Thinking - developing future concepts by analysing scientific research in conjunction with social, cultural, emotional and spiritual shifts in society. Her company Kjaer Global has unique access to an international team to capture new thinking across a range of disciplines, from anthropology and architecture to philosophy and psychology. This is combined with more creative and intuitive approaches (she also has strong links in the worlds of fine art and design) to map out emerging global trends.

Anne Lise Kjaer specialises in managing a wide range of client briefs, from corporate presentations to customised trends research. She is renowned as a motivational speaker, and her inspiring presentations communicate concepts in a stimulating and engaging format. Recent clients include: IKEA; Johnson & Johnson; Nokia; Sony; and Toyota amongst others.

Kjaer is an in-demand speaker at conferences and exclusive workshops, delivering thought-provoking future thinking to clients and educational establishments around the world. Her experience across markets from food, fashion and furniture to electronics, automotive and retail gives her unique insights and a 'bigger picture' approach that inspires and energises audiences. An established authority in print and broadcast media, she also contributes to a range of European trends and lifestyle publications. She has been featured in the Financial Times, The Sunday Times, The Observer, Times Magazine and on BBC R4 and Question Time, as well as several international television programmes.