René Rohrbeck

René Rohrbeck is Professor of Strategy and Director of the Chair on Foresight, Innovation and Transformation at EDHEC Business School, France. With a doctorate from the Technical University Berlin, he has established himself as an internationally recognized thought leader in Corporate Foresight.

His research focuses on:

• Developing methods for participatory foresight
• Scenario-based strategizing techniques
• Conducting benchmarking studies on organizational Future FITness
• Exploring strategic transformation processes

Professor Rohrbeck's expertise spans multiple industries including Automobile, Information and Communication Technology, Energy, and Food, with particular emphasis on Future Mobility and Future Energy trends. He has developed and delivered Executive Education courses on strategic foresight worldwide, both as open programs and customized courses for organizations.

His notable contributions include:

• Empirical research linking corporate foresight capabilities to firm performance
• Development of practical foresight methodologies for business applications
• Regular benchmarking studies assessing organizational preparedness for future challenges

At EDHEC Business School, Professor Rohrbeck teaches Strategy, Strategic Foresight, and Business Model Innovation across various MBA programs, helping to prepare business leaders for an increasingly complex and uncertain future.