Leveraging over two decades of experience in strategic foresight, Andrew Curry began his career investigating strategic futures work at The Henley Centre, now The Futures Company, around 1997. For approximately ten years at The Henley Centre, he specialized in research and analysis of emerging trends, foresight methodologies, and the development of scenario planning techniques for diverse clients. This foundational work established his expertise in understanding and anticipating complex societal and technological shifts. Since 2019, Curry has provided comprehensive futures services to a broad spectrum of clients across the public, non-profit, and private sectors.
His advisory practice includes significant organizations such as the School of International Futures (SOIF), Chatham House, and Mott MacDonald, where he assists leadership in navigating future trends and developing resilient strategies. As Director of Futures at SOIF, he spearheads the advisory practice, contributing to the development and application of advanced foresight methodologies. His work frequently explores critical, complex topics including the future of cities, evolving global food systems, and significant societal shifts. Curry further extends his influence through ‘The Next Wave,’ a personal blog and platform where he publishes in-depth insights on key drivers of change, emerging issues, and various futures and scenarios topics.
This online presence serves as a public forum for his analysis and perspectives on strategic foresight, regularly featuring discussions on methodologies such as the Three Horizons model. His contributions build upon research and best practices cultivated during his extensive career. As a prominent futurist, Andrew Curry continues to advise organizations, enabling them to proactively anticipate change and formulate robust, forward-looking strategies. His ongoing work at SOIF, coupled with his public platforms, reinforces his position as a leading authority in strategic foresight, consistently delivering actionable intelligence for understanding and shaping future landscapes.