peterjohnson
Strategic Foresight Consultant and Digital Economist
Strategic foresight consultant with a strong background in leading workshops, horizon scanning, and providing in-depth analysis on future trends and emerging signals. I specialize in guiding organizations through complex futures thinking processes, using my proprietary SHIFT methodology—comprising Signal Mapping, Holistic Complexity, Interactive Futures Design, Foresight Dynamics, and Transformational Action. My work empowers clients to anticipate and prepare for change by applying cutting-edge tools like scenario planning and long-term forecasting. With extensive experience in digital economics, governance, and emerging technologies, I work closely with organizations to develop future-proof strategies that foster digital transformation and innovation. I also focus on building robust public-private partnerships and advising on the strategic use of technologies such as blockchain, DAOs, and FinTech solutions. Specialties: Strategic foresight, signal mapping, horizon scanning, scenario planning, future-focused workshops, complex systems thinking, digital transformation strategy, blockchain, AI in governance, regulatory compliance (EU PSD2), public sector innovation, and geopolitical risk analysis. Passions: Digital ethics, global governance, economic equity, sustainable technology development, and fostering innovation to drive transformative change in emerging markets.
Adjunct Professor of Liberal Arts, Accord University
accord.edu.so
• Part-time
Mar 2025 - Present
Mogadishu, Somalia
Adjunct Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
www.msb.tn
• Part-time
Aug 2020 - Jul 2024
Tunis, Tunisia
Founder and CEO
The Ayadee Foundation
• Full-time
Apr 2017 - Present
Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
www.state.gov
• Full-time
Dec 2011 - Oct 2017
Consultant, African Development Bank
www.afdb.org
• Contract
Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Tunis, Tunisia
Analyst, S&P Global Markets EMEA Analytical and Model Development Department
spglobal.com
• Full-time
Oct 2007 - Dec 2009
Bethesda, Maryland, USA