Michael Hanf

Michael Hanf is a strategy advisor, keynote speaker, and moderator based in Helsinki. He combines experience from the corporate world, strategy consulting, entrepreneurship, and applied research. Over the course of his career, he has developed strategic roadmaps and led large-scale transformation initiatives. He is both a thinker and a doer: drawing the plans and working hands-on when change needs to be implemented.

Michael’s core theme is future-readiness. He speaks about what it means to lead when there is no stable normal, when assumptions collapse, and when organisations must act without full certainty. Rather than focusing on trends or forecasts, he works with how organisations build the capability to understand possible futures, clarify their role, and actively shape a preferred path forward.

His perspective integrates systems thinking, resilience, and sustainable competitiveness. The emphasis is on clarity, responsibility, and long-term viability in complex environments.

In addition to his advisory and speaking work, Michael hosts the podcast Matters of Consequence, where he explores how individuals act under uncertainty and take responsibility for change. The conversations inform and deepen the themes he brings to the stage.

What makes Michale’s talks distinctive
• Moves beyond trend lists and buzzwords
• Connects strategy with real implementation experience
• Combines systems thinking with practical decision-making
• Addresses uncertainty without oversimplifying it
• Encourages deliberate action instead of reactive change

Formats available
• Keynote speeches
• Panels and moderation
• Leadership discussions and roundtables
• Workshops and strategy sessions

Suitable for
• Leadership conferences
• Strategy and transformation events
• Industry seminars
• Internal kick-offs and executive gatherings