Ekkehard analyses the Future of Work at the International Labour Organization. He develops scenarios on how technological innovations such as artificial intelligence, demographic shifts and migration, climate change or political vagaries might impact jobs and inequality. His work is widely published in both policy reports and academic studies. His most recent work discusses the risks and opportunities of a wide-spread adoption of artificial intelligence, in particular for developing countries. Ekkehard has studied in Mannheim, Saarbrücken and Paris. He holds several academic fellowships and advises external partners on labour market issues, such as The Conference Board, the UK Productivity Insights Network or Foresight Alliances.

The International Labour Organization is the United Nations agency for the world of work. We bring together governments, employers and workers to drive a human-centred approach to the future of work through employment creation, rights at work, social protection and social dialogue.