Maneesh Juneja is a Planetary Health Futurist who explores the convergence of emerging technologies to see how they can make the world a healthier and happier place, both for humans and for the natural systems that support humanity’s existence. He looks at these technologies in the context of socio-cultural, political and economic trends, helping organisations around the world to think differently about the future.
He is passionate about ensuring that the choices we make in society today result in a better future, not just for the privileged few, but for everyone. In the quest for Net Zero, how we can restructure the way we live, work and play so that we have the best possible chance of a “just transition” to a green economy?
Building upon over a decade of working in digital health, one of his core areas of research is looking at how the entire healthcare industry can become sustainable, from an environmental perspective.
How can we continue to innovate, in a way that will leave the planet in a better state for future generations? Who will drive innovation in the 21st century, humans or autonomous agents powered by AI, or a combination of both? What skills do workers need to stay relevant in the future, whether it’s helping to combat climate change, or adapting to the continued automation of highly skilled work by algorithms?
In 2022, his views on the future of 3D printing of human organs have been featured as part of the Netflix docuseries, The Future Of.
In a career spanning nearly three decades, Maneesh has worked with data to improve decision-making across a number of industries. From supporting the Whitehall study at University College London, managing the Tesco database at DunnHumby, working with the world’s largest U.S. health insurance claims & European EHR databases at GSK R&D, and most recently, working as a Digital Health Futurist.
He has worked hard to build links with innovators around the world, particularly with Silicon Valley. Inspired by the innovation culture of Silicon Valley, and unlike many of his friends who have relocated there, he has decided to stay in London and do his best to bring elements of Silicon Valley's culture to the UK.
These three values are the foundation for every business relationship he builds.
TRUST
HONESTY
MUTUAL RESPECT