Christian Gatard

Christian Gatard is a futurist, sociologist, and qualitative marketing expert with over 30 years of experience in international research and strategic foresight. He is the founder of Christian Gatard & Co., an international market research institute, and serves as Associate Research Director at Le Comptoir Prospectiviste, where he explores the intersection of innovation, consumer insight, and future trends. 

A sociologist by training and an entrepreneur in the humanities, Christian is also an essayist, a specialist in group dynamics and creativity. His approach to foresight sits at the crossroads of sociology, economics, and mythology, blending rigorous analysis with imaginative thinking. 

Christian is Editor of Géographie du futur (Geography of the Future), published by Éditions de l’Archipel. He contributes regularly to publications such as FuturHebdo, Mutation Magazine, La Revue Générale, and INfluencia. He is also the co-creator and Artistic Director of Mondes Anticipés, a nomadic festival dedicated to foresight and speculative futures.