Erica Orange is executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends — and identifies the strategic implications (the “so what?”) of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and public sector clients. Erica’s ability to connect the dots, spot patterns, think critically and analytically, and translate that into actionable strategies is what has made her an invaluable asset to clients. She frequently speaks to a wide range of audiences about global trends that are shaping the landscape today. Erica has also authored numerous articles, book chapters and industry white papers on cutting-edge, future-focused topics. She is recognized in the industry as having a unique, innovative and fresh perspective.