Stefan Engeseth

Stefan Engeseth

Pioneering Strategist Behind ‘Sharkonomics’ & Corporate Innovation Foresight

Core Intelligence Domain: Innovation & Strategy
Location: Stockholm, Sweden | Languages: English, Swedish
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Stefan Engeseth is a globally renowned corporate strategist, provocative thought leader, and the visionary architect behind ‘Sharkonomics’, actively challenging C-suite executives to rethink market dynamics through the lens of apex predators. Widely recognised as one of Europe’s most dynamic business thinkers, Stefan has dedicated his career to dismantling corporate complacency. His proprietary frameworks provide strategic foresight, enabling enterprise leadership to anticipate market disruptions, adapt to rapidly shifting consumer paradigms, and aggressively capture market share in highly competitive global ecosystems.

As the CEO and founder of Detective Marketing, Stefan has spent decades advising global enterprises, multinational conglomerates, and agile scale-ups. He is highly sought after by boards and executive management teams to inject radical, future-proof innovation into traditional corporate models. His consulting methodology centres on identifying corporate blind spots—institutional vulnerabilities that invite disruptive ‘sharks’—and transforming those weaknesses into robust, offensive market strategies.

Stefan is the author of several groundbreaking and internationally acclaimed books. His flagship framework, Sharkonomics, draws fascinating parallels between the hunting strategies of sharks and the aggressive tactics of market disruptors, teaching established corporations how to defend their territory and attack new opportunities. His earlier concept, ONE: A Consumer Revolution for Business, predicted the seamless integration of consumer communities into corporate DNA, a strategy now foundational to modern platform economics. Furthermore, his work Fall in Love with the Future serves as an essential guide for leaders seeking to transform institutional fear of change into an aggressive competitive advantage.

Global Impact & Professional Appointments

Stefan’s influence extends far beyond the boardroom. He is a frequent guest professor and lecturer at leading business schools and universities across Europe and the globe. His high-octane keynotes—often drawing on his background in martial arts to demonstrate agility, focus, and energy—have captivated audiences at major international summits, corporate retreats, and industry conferences. Over his distinguished career, he has successfully consulted for elite global brands, consistently delivering actionable intelligence that drives measurable commercial growth and structural revitalisation.

Core Speaking Themes & Proprietary Frameworks

• Sharkonomics in Action: How to catch market disruptors, attack established industry leaders, and navigate the treacherous waters of modern commerce.
• ONE – The Consumer-Corporate Ecosystem: Strategies to dissolve the boundaries between the company and the customer to build unshakeable brand loyalty and co-create value.
• Fall in Love with the Future: A strategic and psychological roadmap for organisations to embrace technological shifts, structural evolution, and future trends without fear.
• Detective Marketing: Advanced methodologies for uncovering hidden consumer needs, identifying emerging market gaps, and outsmarting the competition through superior intelligence.
• Corporate Agility & Executive Focus: Translating the discipline, adaptability, and striking precision of martial arts into executive leadership and corporate execution.

Key Takeaways

• Defensive & Offensive Agility: Equip your leadership team with the ‘Sharkonomics’ mindset to proactively identify market threats and aggressively pursue new, uncontested revenue streams.
• Absolute Consumer Integration: Master the ‘ONE’ framework to eliminate friction between your organisation and its target audience, turning passive customers into active business partners.
• Future-Readiness: Transform organisational anxiety regarding technological and market shifts into a passionate, structured approach to continuous, aggressive innovation.
• Actionable Foresight: Gain proprietary strategic tools that immediately enhance your organisation’s ability to navigate complex global markets, adapt to crises, and outmanoeuvre agile competitors.