Stefaan van Hooydonk, Founder, The Global Curiosity Institute
Stefaan van Hooydonk is the founder of the Global Curiosity Institute and the author of the bestselling book: The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto. After working initially in investment consulting and setting up executive education at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in China, Van Hooydonk held executive roles as Chief Learning Officer in fortune 200 companies (Nokia, Royal Philips, Cognizant, Agfa, Flipkart). He has lived and worked in Belgium, France, Hong Kong, China, Finland, The Netherlands, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. His last role was that of Chief Learning Officer for Cognizant, where he oversaw learning and development for over 300,000 associates across the globe.
Stefaan researches the topic of workplace curiosity in companies. He believes that curious individuals need curious environments in which to thrive and that individuals and companies intentionally need to embrace curiosity, especially in times of turmoil. With the help of a number of diagnostics he designed, he creates insights into what drives and what enables (or prevents) individuals and organizations from being curious. He consults with global corporations and leadership teams. He is a regular speaker worldwide on the power of curiosity to benefit professionals, leaders, teams, and organizations.