Geert Christiaansen is a strategist operating at the intersection of technology, business, and design, with a passion for guiding organisations through innovation in an increasingly complex world. He blends systems thinking, creative leadership, and data-driven insights to help companies adapt and thrive amidst rapid technological and societal change.

Over 25 years at Philips, Geert played a pivotal role in driving strategic innovation across the organisation. He led a global innovation program and built strategic partnerships that bridged design, emerging technologies, and business transformation. As Studio Director at Philips Design, he managed and inspired 14 award-winning teams working across product design, user experience, customer experience, usability, data & AI, as well as strategic and service design. His leadership helped position design as a central driver of innovation and impact, delivering solutions that were not only technologically advanced but deeply human-centred.

Now, as the founder of Specto Consulting, Geert supports organisations in shaping their vision and strategy using AI-augmented tools and collaborative foresight methods. His work focuses on helping clients uncover new opportunities, make informed decisions, and build resilient futures. With experience in product management, marketing, and corporate strategy across Europe, Asia, and the US, he remains committed to creating meaningful innovations that balance people, planet, and profit. He brings a multidisciplinary approach that combines analytical rigour with creative exploration, empowering organisations to turn complexity into clarity and intent into action.