Robert Bood is a renowned professional with over 25 years of experience in business innovation, strategy development, and planning. He is the managing partner of FairSights, an international consultancy network that works with companies, governments, and NGOs in exploring and anticipating the future, creating robust strategies, and developing new business models. Robert who has worked in over 40 countries worldwide, is an expert in mobilizing future intelligence, gaining insights into trends, and transition.

Robert has also distinguished himself as a professional mediator, focused on resolving disputes in business relationships, whether it be a board, partnership, or alliance. He is well-versed in mediation techniques and has successfully resolved many commercial disputes and deadlocked negotiations, bringing new energy and inspiration into business relationships.

Robert Bood has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Groningen, has undergone mediation education programmes at The Lime Tree - Mediation & Training and Merlijn Training & Advies, and has lectured in strategic management, scenario thinking, and organizational learning and change at the University of Groningen, Nyenrode Business Universiteit, and TIAS School for Business and Society.