Geert Stox

Geert is a strategic advisor with sound knowledge in private and institutional communications, branding, innovation, and consumer behavior. He brings a sense of simplicity to strategic thinking with constructive, hands-on ideas.

For Geert, effective communication offers important insights into human psychology and behavior. He considers good communication between institutions and brands to be paramount in bridging difficult problems, such as with sustainability, climate change, and green economies.

For more than two decades, Geert worked for international agencies and advertisers such as Unilever USA, DDB, McCann, Saatchi, JWT, and Leo Burnett. He developed unparalleled expertise in a wide range of sectors, industries, and markets across different cultures and different strategic and research levels. Unilever USA awarded Geert and his colleagues for the qualitative research methodology they applied to initiate human-centred insights.

Earlier in his career, Geert lectured at the Artevelde University College and participated in academic research on communications and innovation. Geert has published three books: one book is on behavioral science and change in relation to marketing; the second one is about the basics of reputation management for government organizations; and the third book centers on open administrations and organizations, communication, co-creation, and participation.

Geert has given the keynote address on innovation at international seminars, presented innovation analyses at educational forums, and led seminars on innovation to leading businesses and universities.