Prof. Dr. Heiko von der Gracht
Department Head, Head of Technology Foresight, Technology Services
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Prof. Dr. Heiko von der Gracht is the Head of Technology Foresight at KPMG, helping organizations identify technological trends early, seize opportunities, and strategically manage risks. As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network and among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Stanford Ranking), he combines academic excellence with real-world business impact.
His expertise spans emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, digital twins, digital ecosystems, and immersive technologies. He also leads KPMG’s firm-wide Metaverse initiative, shaping strategies for immersive digital environments and next-generation business applications. By leveraging foresight methodologies such as scenario planning and trend analyses, he enables organizations to anticipate uncertainties, assess potential disruptions, and develop resilient strategies for sustainable competitiveness.
With extensive consulting experience and a strong international network, he is a sought-after advisor for decision-makers navigating digital transformation and preparing their organizations for future risks.
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Professor of Foresight and digital Transformation, Danube University Krems
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Habilitation in Business Administration, Friedrich-Alexander University, Nuremberg
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Dr. rer. pol. (summa cum laude), Dissertation on „Futures Research in Logistics and Mobility“
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MSc International Trade, University of Plymouth (UK)
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Dipl. Wirt.-Ing. (FH), Ingenieur (NL) Logistik-Management, HS Niederrhein/Fontys Venlo (NL)
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Extensive experience in the development of digital services, in particular business assessments and business experience services
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Leading futurist and specialist for the scenario method and corporate trend management
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Professional advisor and proven thought leader for emerging technologies such as Metaverse, AI
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Extensive experience in foresight analyses, e.g. procurement, (further) education and new work
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Corporate Education, Procurement, Logistics & Mobility, Energy, FMCG/Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing
