Fons Trompenaars

Fons Trompenaars founded Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Culture for Business, a prestigious consultancy and training organization focused on international management. With a Ph.D. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, he conducted pioneering research on cross-cultural differences in organizational structures. Fons is a renowned Dutch organizational theorist, excelling as a consultant, trainer, speaker, and prolific author in the field of culture and business. With an over 30-year career, Fons has significantly aided Fortune 500 leaders and professionals in navigating complex business and cultural challenges, enhancing global effectiveness. His expertise is impactful in areas such as globalization, mergers, acquisitions, HR, and leadership development.  

Most sought-after keynotes:

• D&I, Diversity of Diversity, Building an Inclusive Mindset

• Building a Global Mindset by Connecting Viewpoints

• Managing Change across Cultures

• The 7 Dilemmas of Digital Leaders

• Servant Leadership – from polarization to integration

• The importance of cultural differences for leveraging high performance: Taking Advantage of Cultural Dilemmas

• Creating a Culture of Innovation and Performance

• Riding the Waves of Culture: Why do we have so many crises?

  Fons co-founded Trompenaars Hampden-Turner (formerly Centre for International Business Studies) with Charles Hampden-Turner. They introduced concepts like Seven Dimensions of Culture and Dilemma Reconciliation philosophy, benefiting international businesses like Shell, BP, and Philips. Currently, Fons holds key roles, including co-Director at the Servant-Leadership Centre for Research and Education, advisor to institutions like Webster University Leiden, and faculty at the Global Institute for Leadership Development. He’s authored 13 impactful books, including bestseller ”Riding the Waves of Culture.” Noteworthy accolades include the ASTD Research Award and induction into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame. Fons’ journey began at Royal Dutch Shell Group in 1981. He earned degrees from the Free University of Amsterdam and the Wharton School. His enduring influence is evident in his recognition as one of the top HR Most Influential International Thinkers and induction into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame.     Teemat: D&I, Diversity of Diversity, Building an Inclusive Mindset | Building a Global Mindset by Connecting Viewpoints | Managing Change across Cultures | The 7 Dilemmas of Digital Leaders | Servant Leadership – from polarization to integration | The importance of cultural differences for leveraging high performance: Taking Advantage of Cultural Dilemmas | Creating a Culture of Innovation and Performance | Riding the Waves of Culture: Why do we have so many crises?