Guy Lundy

South Africa based consultant, Guy Lundy has had an international impact on corporate clients as a respected futurist and trends expert. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Guy’s knowledge spans finance, consumerism and digital, making him a highly sought-after advisor and speaker on such topics. Able to apply his decades of expertise to a range of audiences, Guy’s insight into futureproofed leadership ensures the businesses he works with are armed with practical advice for implementing long-lasting strategies in line with predicted trends.

Recognised for his global approach to promoting Africa, Guy has held several senior positions in which he has advised on the benefits of investing in the developing economy of the south, and the predicted success for businesses engaging with the region. Having worked across four continents, Guy is equally equipped to consult on other country’s trends, which he has previously done for the likes ofErnst and Young, the London Stock Exchange and Oracle. Guy spent over five years as the CEO of Accelerate Cape Town, a role which saw him develop thought leadership on the city and create key partnerships between businesses and stakeholders in a bid to promote economic growth.

A graduate from the University of Cape Town, Guy pursued a degree in economics and later secured a Master of Philosophy in Future Studies, giving him the foundations for such an impressive career. Armed with his academic knowledge, Guy’s first steps into the professional services were as an auditor, researcher, and sales manager, adding even more strings to his bow. Transferring his insights into accessible publications, Guy is theauthor of South Africa: Reasons to Believeand South Africa 2014: The Story of Our Future.