Tom Himpe
Tom Himpe is a London-based innovation expert, co-founder, and seasoned strategist with a comprehensive background in marketing, communication, media, and film studies. He holds a Master's degree in Economic Sciences with a specialty in Marketing from EHSAL, a Master in Audiovisual Arts, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, and a Master in Communication Sciences, Communication, and Media Studies, both from Erasmushogeschool Brussel and Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Tom's career began as a Corporate Communication Assistant at Tessenderlo Group, leading to roles in leading creative agencies as a Strategic Planner, Senior Strategist, and Head of Communication Planning, including at Naked Communications, Anomaly, and Duval Guillaume.
As a founding Partner at The Upside, he assisted companies in forecasting and adapting to future changes by mixing insights, market research, and strategy development. Tom has also worked as a freelance Strategic Planner and Creative Media strategist for brands like Fortune Cookie and Ag8.
Tom is well-known for his innovation expertise and his insights are highly sought after by many businesses, particularly in the tech sector. He is a specialist in brand, content, digital, and innovation planning, and his passion lies in helping businesses move forward with the help of upcoming trends and technology advancements.