What is a #futureshaper?

From creating the force that propels air taxis, to building software that makes facilities more efficient, a #Futureshaper makes tomorrow better.

Our team members from around the world defined what being a #Futureshaper means to them.

Here’s what they say.

Jijo Samuel Ambanattu, project administrator for Gulf Arabia 
Dubai, UAE

“A #Futureshaper delivers next-generation thoughts with best practices, knowledge, skills and resources.” 

Ovidiu Ardelean, technical assistance center manager
Timisoara, Romania

“A #Futureshaper is someone who observes, identifies business needs and is ready to make improvements to get things done.” 

Anju Chhabra, project and quality lead 

Gurgaon, India

“A #Futureshaper is someone who knows how to mold the present to develop a future with win-win opportunities for each and every individual.”

Greta Corrigan, senior human resources director 
Phoenix, AZ

“A #Futureshaper is a person who not only believes in their ability to make our world a better place, but relentlessly pursues that achievement personally and professionally. A #futureshaper is curious about the world around them and is a lifelong learner.”

Nelly Gaio, senior communications specialist
Rolle, Switzerland

"A #Futureshaper is someone who understands we can either be shaped by the future or influence it – and who chooses the latter. A futureshaper doesn’t just adapt to change, he/she creates change for others, and leads the way to innovations that will transform our future."

Renata Gao, external communication specialist
Shanghai

"What is a #Futureshaper: Shatter the threshold, eager to innovate, always impulse to overcome the challenge. "

Rik Hu, maintenance manager
Nanjing, China

“A #Futureshaper is a person or team who works with predictive actions to make changes to achieve a wonderful future.”

Divya Jyoti, global product manager, pictured with Taylor Smith (far left) and Kevin Beck
Fort Mill, SC

“A #futureshaper is a customer-centric individual/team who gets motivated to provide solutions for future challenges well before time and then works backwards to provide intelligent products and services through cutting-edge technology.”

Usha Devi Kuloor, principal software engineer, technology leader and global project lead for SmartLine products
Fort Washington, PA

“A #futureshaper creates solutions that end users can easily tweak to their needs without much effort. Whether it be hardware or software, a #futureshaper makes products that are seamless for end users, products that can be easily customized to their needs intuitively.”

Taymik Seguí-Ponce, analyst sr PP&C
Puerto Rico

"Being a #futureshaper is to collaborate in building a culture of innovation by changing your mindset, adapting quickly to changes and taking everyday actions. It’s about working together to co-create the future!"