Stefaan van Hooydonk
Founder, Global Curiosity Institute, Belgium
Stefaan van Hooydonk is the founder of the Global Curiosity Institute and the author of the bestselling books The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto (2022) and Curiosity (2025). With a career spanning executive roles as Chief Learning Officer at multinational corporations like Nokia, Philips, Cognizant, and Saudi Aramco, Stefaan has lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His mission is to help individuals and organizations build their "curiosity muscle" through research, inspirational talks, and transformative learning experiences. Stefaan’s work is rooted in the belief that curious individuals need curious environments to thrive - especially in times of uncertainty.