THE FAST-ARRIVING FUTURE

Driving a constant state of evolution within LPK and the industry, Valerie oversees branding and marketing efforts and external relations for the consultancy. In her nearly 20 years here, she founded the in-house trends + foresight practice, providing clients with a deeper understanding of emergent shifts, as well as the ability to translate them into future-forward growth.

She works with an intuition and quick wit that senses and articulates change—informing the strategies she shapes for brands with the nerve to look up, out and ahead.

Emily Flannery’s driving passion is the intersection where now meets next. At LPK, she leads the Discovery practice, cultivating, guiding and evolving our approaches for clients, always with an acute focus on bringing them closer to their consumers and preparing them for change.

Emily holds a degree in Product Strategy from the University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), where she has also served as an Associate Professor and the honorary Head of Trend Forecasting.

Nathan Hendricks is intent on creating things that work beautifully. As Chief Creative Officer, he oversees the quality and effectiveness of LPK’s outputs, shaping a culture of creative excellence that moves LPKers to do the best work of their careers—and brands to become the best versions of themselves.

A graphic designer by trade and lifelong student of the human condition, Nathan believes in the power of creativity to enhance everyday lives. In his nearly 40-year career, he has led the evolutions of some of the world’s most recognized brands and spoken on the changing nature of our industry with diverse publications and panels.