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Erica is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world\u2019s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends \u2013 and identifies the strategic implications (the \u201cSo what?\u201d) of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, trade associations and public sector clients. Having done this work for nearly 20 years, Erica\u2019s ability to think critically and translate that into actionable and tangible strategies is what has made her an invaluable asset to clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Erica is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world\u2019s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, […]
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