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JEAN-PIERRE MURRAY-KLINE

The business and environmental technologist

EARLY CAREER & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

His career began with a notable entrepreneurial streak at a very young age:

  • Teenage Success: He started his first company while still in school and, by age 19, had invoiced his first million Rand.
  • Diverse Industry Experience: He has worked across more than 300 industries (directly and indirectly), ranging from law and property to media, tourism, and technical services.
  • Online Ventures: He has built and managed numerous online businesses and projects, gaining deep expertise in web and app development, digital marketing, AI and e-security to name just a few.

SPECIALISATIONS & CONSULTING

Murray-Kline’s modern career is defined by his research and advisory work in “Future Thinking”:

  • Digital Architecture: He consults on digital ethics, e-safety, and healthy “e-habits,” helping companies navigate the risks of a hyper-connected world.
  • Sustainability: A core part of his work involves helping businesses assess their environmental impact and implement ethical, green solutions.
  • Strategic Scenario Sessions: He facilitates workshops and conversations that focus on identifying “Green and Red Flags” in global trends, particularly regarding AI, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

AUTHOR & KEYNOTE SPEAKER

He is a prolific writer and speaker who uses his research to provoke strategic dialogue:

  • “Future Thinking” Series: He is the author of several books, including the Future Thinking series (2021–2027) and Lessons for the Future Thinker from the Coronavirus.
  • Global Perspective: Having travelled to over 180 cities worldwide, he brings a global lens to local South African business challenges.
  • Versatile Topics: His keynote talks cover emerging technologies like the Metaverse, blockchain, and smart cities, as well as broader social and environmental risks.

Jean-Pierre Murray-Kline is an effective addition to events for opening strategic conversations because he bridges the gap between high-level future thinking and practical business technology. His role as a “Change Champion” and “Environmental Technologist” allows him to set a broad, interdisciplinary stage that is essential for effective scenario planning.