Dr. Mike Jackson is a pioneering figure at the intersection of strategic foresight, AI ethics, and decision intelligence, with a singular mission: to democratize the tools of futures thinking for organizations and individuals worldwide. As the Founder of PreEmpt.Life, he has created the first participatory, AI-powered foresight and decision platform, designed to deliver rapid, explainable insight by synthesizing over 1,000 methods and futures, enabling users to navigate complexity with unprecedented clarity .
His career is a testament to bridging the gap between high-level strategic leadership and practical, human-centric innovation. Dr. Jackson’s executive experience is profound; he served as the transformational CEO of Birmingham Midshires and held senior leadership positions at global financial powerhouses Bank of America and Citibank, where he was a key driver of innovation and profitability. This blend of financial services leadership and a deep commitment to forward-thinking strategy provides him with a uniquely grounded perspective on how organizations can and should prepare for tomorrow .
An internationally recognized expert, Dr. Jackson is a global advisor and speaker renowned for championing ethical, human-centric AI . His work is deeply informed by a rich academic background, holding a BSc, an MBA, and an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration. His influence in the field is further underscored by his tenure as the former Chairman of Shaping Tomorrow, where he was instrumental in driving the foresight community forward .
At LTSP26, Dr. Jackson brings a critical and necessary voice to the conversation on AI in strategy creation. While AI offers unprecedented power to scan horizons and generate scenarios, he is a firm advocate for maintaining human judgment at the core of the process . He argues that AI, when used irresponsibly, can amplify existing strategic vices—such as ignoring the customer or mistaking benchmarking for differentiation—leading to the very “trendslop” the conference seeks to address.
His work with PreEmpt.Life embodies the solution: creating platforms where AI augments, rather than replaces, human foresight, enabling teams to stress-test their hypotheses and build sustainable advantage . For attendees, Dr. Jackson offers a roadmap for using AI not as a crutch, but as a powerful tool to illuminate the path toward a more resilient and thoughtfully constructed future.