Biography

Jonas Altman is a Canadian-British entrepreneur, coach, and author committed to helping people live and work in ways that are more meaningful and impactful.

He is the founder of Social Fabric, an award-winning design practice that partners with leading organizations to strengthen culture, cultivate creativity, and foster purpose-led leadership. Altman regularly advises leaders navigating complex transitions and teaches at leading universities at the intersection of work design, creativity, and human development.

A professionally certified coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, he has deep training in systems thinking, adult development, and conscious leadership. He holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia, an MA in Design from Central Saint Martins, and post-graduate certificates in both Strategic Marketing and Teaching in Higher Education.

Having lived and worked in six countries, Altman brings a global lens and refined cultural intelligence to every engagement. His insights have been featured in The Guardian, Quartz, Fast Company, The Telegraph, and The Sunday Times.

His bestselling book, Shapers: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future, was nominated for Business Book of the Year and continues to inspire people to rethink how they work, lead, and live with intention.