Koen Slinger en Jack Korsten

Koen and Jack share a vision: successful AI adoption starts with people. It is precisely this human-centred perspective that makes their approach so powerful. Koen (32) combines his background in elite sports with experience in the corporate world at organisations including Nestlé and Nutricia. Jack (61), as a growth partner, has guided complex change programmes for organisations such as L’Oréal, the World Wildlife Fund and Endemol. Their approach is based on years of practical experience and shared insight into change processes. Together, they developed a pragmatic methodology that makes AI understandable, applicable and sustainable, with attention to generational differences, team dynamics and realistic implementation.

Koen Slinger and Jack Korsten as a Speaking Duo

On stage, a dynamic combination emerges that works: two generations, one vision. Jack highlights the strategic necessity of AI and explains precisely why technology cannot be ignored. Koen translates this into concrete action and shows what organisations can do differently tomorrow. Through storytelling and interaction, they make complex theories accessible and guide participants step by step through the world of AI, without jargon but with depth. Their format is built around co-creation, recognisable real-world examples and immediate applicability. They effortlessly switch between the bigger picture and practical tools, using their energy, humour and realism to engage and inspire every audience.

Career

Jack Korsten is an experienced change manager and author of the bestsellers De GroeiSpiraal and  'De 7 Sterren Organisatie'. He has more than twenty years of experience as a strategic advisor and has guided transformations across a wide range of sectors. His view on AI is clear: technology only fails when organisations overlook the human factor. Jack applies traditional change management principles to modern challenges, demonstrating that change management is more relevant than ever.

Koen Slinger grew up in elite sports, where he learned the value of focus, discipline and perseverance. In the corporate world, he learned how to translate complexity into simple and achievable solutions. At Nutricia, he brought science and healthcare practice together – precisely the skill he now applies to making AI accessible to different audiences. His motto, “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn,” reflects his approach: iterative, people-centred and always moving forward. Together, Koen and Jack give AI a human face that inspires confidence and an approach that delivers results.