The Future Trends Group

Craig Rispin is a Business Futurist and Innovation Expert his expertise is in emerging business, people and technology trends—and how companies can profit from them. Craig has over 20 years experience working where the future has been created—with some of the most innovative companies in the world in the IT, consumer electronics, internet and broadcasting industries. He is an award-winning speaker and has addressed audiences from 15 to on 5 continents and has consulted with CEOs of leading companies worldwide. Some of his clients include: BHP Billiton, Canon, Colonial First State, IBM, Kimberly-Clark, Mallesons, NRMA, Sportscraft, Symantec, Toyota, the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and countless professional industry associations. Craig is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), which is conferred by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. Currently there are fewer than 600 CSPs worldwide and Craig is the only "Business Futurist & Innovation Expert" with this designation. Now a keynote speaker and innovation consultant, Craig shows his clients how to Know First, Be First and Profit First.