Laurens has a background in change management (Tilburg University) and works as an innovation expert for ABN AMRO. Laurens’ focus is creating options for future growth, exploring game changers and paradigm shifts within the financial industry and beyond. He is seeking to create genuinely new business by working together with forward looking partners, entrepreneurial colleagues, and applying exponential technologies. Furthermore Laurens facilitates future casting- and business model workshops to drive innovation beyond the hype and support senior management with strategic decision making.