Sean Pillot de Chenecey is best known as a trusted strategy and innovation adviser to global giants such as Costa, Alpro, GSK and Domino's Pizza. By founding his strategy consultancy, Brand Positive, and drawing on more than 30 years of experience guiding multinational organisations through uncertainty, he has earned a reputation as an applied thought-leadership expert who transforms complex trends into clear, energising action. Event organisers hire Sean as a motivational speaker because he blends real-world boardroom insight with a forward-looking mindset, inspiring leaders and teams to think bigger, adapt faster and innovate with confidence in a changing world.
Early in his career, Sean co-founded the influential trend forecasting agency The Future Laboratory and later launched Brand Positive, an independent consultancy specialising in foresight-driven innovation and strategic positioning. Working across sectors and continents, he developed expertise in Anticipatory Leadership and Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Scenario Planning for the Next Economy, and the intersection of Politics, Philosophy and the Future of Business. His mantra, “Curiosity as a Competitive Advantage”, underpins his motivational style: he teaches audiences how to interpret signals, manage uncertainty and embrace innovation with clarity and purpose. From lectures at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art to keynote sessions for IKEA, Microsoft and Harrods, Sean has honed the ability to motivate professionals to see opportunity where others see risk. Sean is also frequently called upon as a trusted chair and moderator for webinars, workshops, and ideation sessions, including events such as the #RecoverySummit.
His achievements as an author and broadcaster reinforce his impact on stage. His first book, 'The Post-Truth Business', reached No.1 on the Business Bestseller list, while his second book, 'Influencers & Revolutionaries', was shortlisted for Business Book of the Year. Through his podcast 'The New Abnormal', with more than 250,000 downloads, he explores future trends with activists, creatives and strategists, translating big ideas into practical inspiration. Media appearances on the BBC, CNN and in The Wall Street Journal and The Times have further established him as a compelling voice on reputation, innovation and societal change, topics he brings to life in motivating, insight-packed talks such as his acclaimed “Now-Next-Why” keynote. In 2026, Sean was invited to share his expertise as a global contributor to VML’s 'Future 100 report' and to speak at its London launch event.
Today, Sean Pillot de Chenecey is a globally respected futurist, consultant and educator whose career highlights, from advising think tanks and universities to partnering with the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, demonstrate why organisations trust him to inspire their people. His blend of strategic expertise, storytelling and optimism makes him an exceptional motivational speaker for corporate and industry events. To energise your team and prepare your organisation for what comes next, book Sean Pillot de Chenecey through The Motivational Speakers Agency.
