Charles Groenhuijsen is a journalist, author, speaker, and moderator with over fifty years of experience in media and public affairs. He began his career at De Volkskrant and later worked for Dutch public television, including as a U.S. correspondent. He is widely regarded as one of the most insightful and optimistic commentators of our time.
Optimism runs as a thread through all his work. In his bestseller Optimists Rule the World, he highlights how progress, innovation, and human resilience are often underestimated. As a speaker and moderator, he brings complex global issues to life with personal stories and insight. He speaks with warmth, humor, and curiosity about a world that’s changing faster than ever—yet in which human connection and storytelling remain essential.