Philippe Vandenbroeck                 

Systems thinker and scenario planner. Background in engineering and philosophy. Philippe has fifteen years of experience in supporting decision/innovation/sense-making projects using scenario planning and (hard and soft) systems thinking methodologies. Key in his approach is the combination of experience in creating environments for focused and constructive dialogue and the capacity for disciplined conceptual thinking. Broad international experience. Particular focus on complex macro-scale strategic business and societal issues such transition to sustainability, management of food, water and energy systems, armed conflict, novel governance systems, social inequities. In addition: published photographer, keen mountaineer, lover of good books and conversation.

Marshall Clemens                          

Marshall Clemens studied photographic science at the Rochester Institute of Technology and worked at a number of Boston area technology companies before turning his attention to 'knowledge engineering’.  Since 1994 Marshall has been immersed in developing the theory and practice of ‘knowledge visualization’: the visual representation of conceptual knowledge. His current focus is on the use of visual models as a tool to support decision-making and communication in complex contexts: where the integration and coordination of diverse knowledge, people, and resources is required to solve high-value business problems.

Alexandra Kanitz                           

Alexandra Kanitz is a Brazilian/British professional based in Europe for the last 10 years.  She has 13 years of experience in the Royal Dutch Shell Group and three years as a consultant. Alexandra has held various positions in local, regional and global roles, from product development and management through communications and change management to consumer insights and strategy.  With a diploma in journalism, marketing and communications, Alexandra is passionate about engaging teams in thinking critically and creatively about their work and particularly in challenging organisations to confront the dilemma between external and internal drivers.

Kim Becher                                    

Kim Becher is a Dutch national who was born in Germany (Frankfurt) and grew up in Belgium. After obtaining a first degree in Law at the University of Brussels, he moved to Barcelona where he studied Spanish language and culture. Kim subsequently took a Master’s degree at EAP, an international business school offering a three-year program of studies and practice in three major European cities (London, Madrid, Paris). He concluded his academic education at the University of Brussels, where he graduated in Philosophy with a Master’s thesis on Dutch technology philosopher Hans Achterhuis. Proficient in five languages and familiar with multiple disciplines, Kim started his career as a freelance translator working with international institutions, businesses, law firms and the academic world. Kim has a keen interest in social sciences and likes to focus on the human factor in systems and systemic approaches. He joined shiftN in 2005 and has been involved in future research, system analysis and operational activities.