WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The World Future Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Drapeau as interim Publisher and Executive Editor of The Futurist magazine and Vice President of Content, effective immediately.
Dr. Drapeau is a scientist, business strategist, and writer who brings with him years of experience across numerous industries and sectors.
- He is currently a senior strategist with the New York-based strategy and design firm Sub Rosa.
- Prior to that he held positions at Atlantic Media and Microsoft in which he designed content and other experiences to engage influential audiences.
- Before moving to the private sector Dr. Drapeau was an analyst, futurist, and strategist at the U.S. Defense Department’s Center for Technology and National Security Policy.
- He has a long track record as a writer and speaker on topics related to science, technology, innovation, and human behavior and culture.
- Drapeau holds a Ph.D. and B.S in biology from the University of California-Irvine and the University of Rochester, respectively.
"I'm honored to have the opportunity to relaunch The Futurist for its 50th anniversary in 2016. Members will see a revised focus, a fresh design aesthetic, and new types of writing,” said Dr. Drapeau, “At a time when change seems to be happening faster than ever and affecting all aspects of our daily lives, The Futurist will be a publication which will inform and delight intellectuals, policymakers, and other interested parties about the surprising and important ways in which the future is rapidly becoming our present.”
“I am delighted that Mark has accepted this appointment,” said WFS CEO & President, Dr. Amy Zalman. “The Futurist magazine has been a cornerstone of the World Future Society and has had a significant impact on generations of futurists and the future-minded all over the world. Mark’s talent for joining high-impact intellectual content, gorgeous design and strong business strategies will ensure that The Futurist remains a crucial voice about future-critical issues and opportunities for a global readership.”
About the World Future Society
Founded in 1966, the World Future Society is the world's first organization for people who study, envision and create potential futures. Our mission is to improve decision-making about the future by empowering futurists, fostering networks and advancing knowledge and action on future-critical issues. The World Future Society has 6,000 members in over 80 countries, and distributes The Futurist to 9,500 readers, libraries and institutions.
