Dr. Thomas Robinson Thomas Robinson

Biography

Education and Training

• PhD, University of Edinburgh, Social Anthropology
• MSc, University of Edinburgh, Social Research
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, History, Cultural Anthropology
• Foresight Practitioners Training, Institute for the Future, Palo Alto, USA
• Team Leadership Training, Malik Management Center

Professional Experience

• 2023 - present: Co-Lead MAS Brand and Marketing Management; Lead WBK Transformation Process in Marketing
• 2018 - present: Market Intelligence and Customer-driven Innovation, nextnow.ch
• 2016 - present: Lecturer User Research and Trends, HSLU CAS Digital Customer Experience
• 2010 - present: Lecturer Anthropology in Business, University of Fribourg, Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice
• 2020 - 2022: Lead Center of Competence Strategic Foresight SBB Group
• 2018 - 2020: Lead Center of Competence Strategic Foresight Innovation - New Mobility Services, SBB
• 2016 - 2018: Head Human Insights for Strategy and Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Swisscom
• 2014 - 2016: Head User Trends and Insights, Human Centered Design, Swisscom
• 2010 - 2014: Head User Observatory, Strategy and Innovation, Swisscom
• 2008 - 2010: Senior User Research Consultant, Strategy and Innovation, Swisscom
• 1993 - 2006: Bering Sea Fisherman, Alaska, USA