Christopher is co-founder of The Future Laboratory, where he is responsible for delivering the company‘s extensive global roster of conferences, media events and Trend Briefings, which he presents in London, New York, Sydney, Melbourne and around the world. Clients who have booked one of his inspirational keynotes include luxury group Kering, the European Travel Commission, Retail Week, Selfridges, Marks & Spencer, Chanel, Harrods, Aldo, H&M, General Motors, BBDO, Design Hotels, Condé Nast Media and Omnicom.

Martin is co-founder of The Future Laboratory and editor-in-chief of LS:N Global. Martin is a well-known trend guru, having written several best-selling books on trend forecasting, including The Trend Forecaster’s Handbook and The Tomorrow People. Martin contributes regularly as an expert on trends and business for the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV.

Fiona joined The Future Laboratory in 2022, having spent 20 years working in leading forecasting and insight agencies as a content director and a journalist, delivering strategic foresight and creative content to forward-thinking businesses. Fiona brings considerable cross-sector expertise to her role leading the LS:N Global site, ranging from the digital commerce and tech sectors to the fashion and media industries.

Olivia joined The Future Laboratory as a junior researcher in early 2018. Now, as deputy creative foresight editor, she is responsible for leading the creative development of LS:N Global. Her role is to ensure the platform’s written and visual content sets new standards for digital communication. Contributing regularly to publications including Vogue and the Financial Times, as well as to industry events such as Cosmetics Business Live, Olivia is known as The Future Laboratory’s go-to expert for consumer trends in beauty, health and wellness.

Dan joined The Future Laboratory in 2023 as deputy foresight editor of LS:N Global. An avid reader and writer, he has previously collaborated with over 20 magazines and news outlets worldwide and received a #30toWatch Young Journalist Award in 2021 by MHP Mischief. Obsessed with TikTok, Gen Z slang and Black Twitter, Dan leads The Future Laboratory’s research on youth and pop culture.

Rachele plays a pivotal role in nurturing the Strategy team and developing the quality of our strategic thinking. With nearly 15 years of experience, she combines her creative background and strong commercial acumen to define and realise future strategies for brands such as Shiseido, lululemon, Jameson and The Chalhoub Group.

Alex first joined The Future Laboratory in 2018, bringing his editorial, research and strategy experience to its trends intelligence platform LS:N Global. In addition to his foresight work, he has a decade of experience writing for leading publications with a focus on culture, design and lifestyle – including co-authoring Soho House’s best-selling book Morning, Noon, Night. He returned to The Future Laboratory in 2023 to lead the strategic foresight division, overseeing bespoke foresight reports and presentations for clients.