Director

Dr. van Helden is the founder of the Collaboratorium and focuses on experience and research design in critical anticipation studies.

An advocate of critical, regenerative, and radical transformation, Caspar’s work is focused on improving quality of life for all communities of living organisms.

He has a background in innovative social research, education design, and experience engineering for the global hospitality and travel industries.

Caspar holds a PhD in Education Sciences from the University of Michigan, an MA in Critical Discourse Analysis from the University of Amsterdam, and completed his BA in Communications at the University of California Berkeley and the University of Vienna.

Fellow of Experience Design

I am a creative all-rounder with a deep love for fermentation – from the rich complexity of fermented foods to the joy of a good glass of champagne. Not just because they taste great, but because our gut is basically a second brain. I love experimenting with flavors, stories, and experiences, always looking for ways to connect food, knowledge, and interaction. At The Sensorium, I explore how fermented food can tickle not just our taste buds, but maybe even our thought processes. I believe that food has the power to bring people together, shaping not only our connections but also the way we think about community and sustainability. The way we engage with food today and in the future will play a key role in shaping the world we live in.

Senior Fellow Research

Professor Jay Lemke is a renowned scholar in the field of communication and education, with a focus on discourse analysis, social semiotics, and the intersection of language and learning.

Jay has more than 40 years experience doing research and publishing work on discourse analysis, multimedia analysis, social and cultural theory, semiotics, and theoretical physics. He held senior faculty positions at major research universities and consulted for projects sponsored by the US government and major technology firms.

Lemke’s research explores how language and other symbolic systems shape social interactions, particularly in educational contexts and across multimedia platforms. Professor Lemke has contributed extensively to urban education, literacy studies, and complex systems theory. His work has had a significant impact on both academic and applied research, particularly in understanding how communication shapes learning in diverse and dynamic environments.

Fellow of Literature & Writing

I am currently developing new theatre work and educational workshops for inter- and transdisciplinary settings with a focus on literature and theatrical dramaturgy as learning tools (arts-praxis). I'm interested in futures literacy and cross-pollination between fields, as well as literature and literacy as mediators in discourses of transition, social and personal transformation, intercultural and non-human relationality, growing emotional vocabulary and communication skills.

Fellow of the Future of Value

Professor Martin Calnan studied at Stanford University in California where he graduated with Honors and Distinction. He then completed an MBA at Bocconi University in Italy, and is currently finishing his
Doctoral thesis on the Future of Value and its impact on Finance at École des Ponts Business School.

Martin is Director of Executive Education at École des Ponts Business School, as well as the chaired professor of the UNESCO Chair in Futures Literacy for the Future of Finance at the business school.

Martin also brings extensive experience in the corporate world. Over the course of his career, Martin has been the CEO of several companies in fields as varied as digital and leisure.

Fellow of Education Design

With a strong background in education, I’ve played a key role in developing innovative programs at institutions like Inholland, Amsterdam, and the 'Commerciële Economie – Innovation' program at Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, where I designed progressive curricula for dynamic industries.

As an educator and certified didactic coach, I'm all about empowering others to think critically and creatively. I believe in the power of asking the right questions, rather than just providing answers. It's all about nurturing intrinsic motivation and guiding individuals to discover their own solutions within the given context.

My advertising background gives me insight into the old economy, inspiring future-focused solutions. I'm passionate about how philosophy, culture, art, and ethics can shape better business practices for the future. Let’s connect!

Fellow of Music and Performing Arts

José Miguel Esandi is an Argentine conductor, renowned for his extensive work in opera and orchestral music . He currently serves as the principal Kapellmeister at the Staatskapelle Halle in Germany, a role he has held since 2019. His repertoire includes conducting a variety of significant operas, such as La Traviata, Così fan tutte, La Bohème, and Rigoletto. He is also active in the ballet world, directing productions like Romeo and Juliet and Alice in Wonderland.

Esandi has conducted performances at prestigious venues like the Dorset Opera Festival in the UK, Seoul Arts Center, and Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. He is known for his versatility in directing both opera and symphonic concerts, and his engagements span continents, from Europe to South America and Asia.

Before his conducting career, Esandi studied horn in Argentina and continued his musical education at the Vienna University of Music where he graduated with honors.

Fellow of Circular Economy

With over 15 years of experience in business and management studies, I focus on circular economy, business model design, and value creation. My research centers on the transition to a circular economy for sustainable development and competitiveness.

As Course Director of the Certificate Programme in Circular Economy & Innovation, I design curricula that equip students and professionals with the skills to implement circular solutions. I also teach strategic management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, contributing to the development of new academic programs. My mission is to empower future circular leaders and drive the global shift toward a resilient, inclusive economy.

Fellow of Values-Driven Leadership and Organisational Integrity

Dr. Jeremy Chapman is a globally experienced practitioner with a particular interest in responsible business and he advocates a deeper understanding and harnessing of integrity as a way of being; a force for diminishing fear and influencing prosperity.
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Jeremy is a director of Sycamore Alliance Ltd, a wealth manager, and Honestley Ltd, a not for profit, and is the creator of Umbrella Money. He is also a Research Fellow with the UNESCO Futures Literacy Finance Chair at École des Ponts Business School, Paris, and a Futures Fellow at Hawkwood College, Stroud. He was the winner of the SJP Responsible Business of the Year Award 2023.

Jeremy holds a Professional Doctorate degree, DProf by Public Works, awarded by the Business and Law Faculty at Middlesex University, London. 

Fellow of Impact Design

I explore and evaluate possible and preferable futures of work.
I use Futures Thinking to be curious about the current and coming trends within the Future of Work.
I am especially interested in applying it in the Life Science domain.

This is a pretty good description of me and my work:
- Futures thinker, visionary, advisor
- Senior management consultant and strategist for the C-suite
- Executive advisor on transformation and the future of work, leadership, and collaboration
- Keynote speaker (typically +40 keynotes annually)
- Author of "The Responsive Leader" (2018) and "Teal Dots in an Orange World" (2019)
- Real-life experience as department manager, project/program manager, IT consultant, and change manager
- A fan of a pragmatic approach to Teal organizations, Agile/Scrum, Sociocracy/Holacracy, and other modern structures
- Podcast host and futures reporter
- Investor in start-ups and scale-ups
- Board member
- Jazz pianist, song writer, and singer in our band

I believe in embracing technology and humanism.
I believe in doing well by doing good.
I believe in responsive, inclusive leadership.
I believe in social capital, value creation AND economic health.