
Denis Pennel is an internationally recognized leader in public affairs, corporate communications, and HR advocacy, with over 30 years of experience in shaping the global employment landscape. He is the former Managing Director of the World Employment Confederation, where he spearheaded initiatives that doubled membership, tripled budgets, and drove groundbreaking campaigns on the future of work.
Renowned as a top 25 global thought leader on the future of work (Thinkers360), Denis has authored multiple influential books, including "The Ego Revolution at Work" and "Consumer’s Paradise has Become Worker’s Hell". His expertise extends to navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, fostering strategic partnerships with organizations like the ILO, OECD, and EU institutions, and mobilizing global networks to influence employment policy and regulation.
Denis’s career spans senior roles at Manpower France, Deloitte, and international consultancy TBWA. His accomplishments include launching pioneering studies on hiring trends, managing large-scale communications strategies, and championing flexible work policies that shaped labour markets across Europe and beyond.
Denis is also an educator, delivering executive courses at Sciences Po Paris and for APM (Association pour le Progrès du Management, an organisation of 400 business clubs for SMEs owners). He is a top 50 HR Leader shaping the Future of Work (LeadersHum) and a passionate advocate for innovation in the world of work.
Fluent in French and English, Denis is based in Brussels, combining his professional commitments with a love for Wes Anderson films, Lego creations, and tennis.
Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Brussels
Speaking Topics: Future of work, New expectations from work, How to rebuilt a collective mindset at work
| Denis Pennel | Points |
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| Academic | 0 |
| Author | 240 |
| Influencer | 0 |
| Speaker | 20 |
| Entrepreneur | 0 |
| Total | 260 |
Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.
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