Kate O'Neill, professional global keynote speaker

As a globally recognized keynote speaker and thought leader, I deliver transformative insights at the intersection of technology, business, and human experience. My talks inspire and equip leaders to navigate digital transformation while creating meaningful human experiences at scale.

Selected speaking engagements demonstrate impact across sectors:

- GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
    - United Nations: Multiple keynotes on data-driven innovation and human experience
    - World Government Summit (Dubai): Future of work presentation to world leaders
    - Amsterdam's Future-Readiness Initiative: Strategic city transformation
- FORTUNE 500 & ENTERPRISE
    - Executive keynotes for Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Cisco
    - Digital transformation strategies for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Charles Schwab
    - Innovation workshops for HCA Healthcare, Northwestern Mutual
- SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
    - Tech Innovation: Talks at Google series, Etsy Engineering Day
    - Academic Leadership: Guest lectures at Cambridge, Harvard, Yale
    - Industry Events: INBOUND, O'Reilly Strata + Hadoop World London

Speaking topics include:

- • The Tech Humanist Approach to Digital Transformation
- • AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation
- • Future-Ready Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
- • Creating Meaningful Human Experiences at Scale

Available for keynotes, executive workshops, and strategic advisory sessions. Past audiences have included C-suite executives and senior leaders from Fortune 500 companies, tech innovators, and global organizations committed to responsible digital transformation.

Professional Keynote Speaker

The Tech Humanist Show

The Tech Humanist Show is a multi-format program exploring how data and technology shape the human experience. Available as both a podcast and video series, the show features in-depth conversations with influential thinkers and leaders in ethical AI, privacy, and emerging technology. Distinguished guests have included Dr. Rumman Chowdhury (former Twitter Director of ML Ethics), David Ryan Polgar (Founder of All Tech Is Human), Dr. Safiya Noble (author of "Algorithms of Oppression"), and Yanis Varoufakis (former finance minister of Greece and author of “Technofeudalism”), among other visionary voices shaping the future of technology and humanity.

Creator, Host, Executive Producer

KO Insights

KO Insights is a premier strategic advisory firm transforming how global organizations navigate the intersection of technology and humanity. We specialize in human-centric digital transformation, AI ethics, and meaningful innovation at scale.

Our expertise delivers measurable impact through executive advisory services, transformative keynotes, and strategic workshops. We help organizations harness emerging technologies while prioritizing meaningful human experiences and responsible innovation.

Select client engagements showcase our impact across sectors:

- Guided a FORTUNE 50 TECH GIANT in developing ethical AI frameworks and human-centric product strategies
- Partnered with a GLOBAL CONSUMER BRAND LEADER to revolutionize their digital customer experience across 100+ markets
- Led digital transformation strategy for a MAJOR HEALTHCARE NETWORK, focusing on patient experience optimization
- Advised a LEADING SMART CITY INITIATIVE on human-centric IoT implementation
- Facilitated strategic innovation workshops for MULTIPLE FORTUNE 100 EXECUTIVE TEAMS

Our client portfolio includes Fortune 100 corporations, global tech leaders, prestigious universities (including Harvard, Cambridge, Yale), major healthcare institutions, government agencies, and the United Nations. We've worked with recognized brands such as Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's, delivering transformative insights that drive both business success and human benefit.

We share our insights globally through books, articles, and thought leadership collaborations with major organizations. My upcoming book "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast" (2025, Wiley and Thinkers50) continues this tradition.

Founder & CEO / Chief Tech Humanist (Expert Consultant/Advisor, Author, Speaker)

Professional Global Keynote Speaker

Leading Authorities, Inc.

BigSpeak Speakers Bureau

Keppler Speakers

London Speaker Bureau

Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve

Have consulted on strategy projects for Fortune 500 clients, including go-to-market consumer strategy for a new pharmaceutical device, as well as providing expert input on trends for client projects from time to time.

Consulting Strategist / Member of "TalentBank" Panel of Experts

Deep Focus

Stepped in temporarily to lead strategy definition for a client roster including household-name consumer brands and global organizations.

Strategy Consultant

Known globally as the "Tech Humanist," Kate O'Neill is a leading voice on AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centric digital transformation. As a sought-after expert, she advises Fortune 500 leaders and speaks at high-profile events worldwide on navigating our tech-driven future while prioritizing human experiences.

Kate's unique blend of "Strategic Optimism" and tech expertise has made her an in-demand consultant for organizations facing complex challenges in emerging technologies, climate change, and rapid digital transformation. Her insights help businesses innovate responsibly, balancing technological advancement with human values.

Career highlights:

- Author of six books, including the forthcoming "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast"
- Shortlisted for the prestigious Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award
- Featured expert on BBC, WIRED, NPR, and other major media outlets
- Pioneering roles: First content management position at Netflix, built Toshiba's first intranet

With over 25 years of cross-functional expertise in technology, strategy, and innovation, Kate has consistently been at the forefront of digital industry practices. Her work spans from data analytics and IoT to AI and machine learning, always with a focus on creating meaningful, scalable human experiences.

Recognized as "Technology Entrepreneur of the Year" and "Strategist of the Year," Kate continues to shape the global conversation on how businesses can thrive in the digital age while making a positive impact on humanity.

For more information, visit: http://www.koinsights.com/about/about-kate-oneill/

Latest book available for pre-order at: 
https://www.amazon.com/What-Matters-Next-Human-Friendly-Decisions/dp/1394296428/

Kate O'Neill

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Senior Account Executive UK FinTechs and Enablers

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Senior Marketing Communications Manager

International Marketing Manager

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines

Developing and implementing the marketing activities in accordance with agreed marketing strategies and concepts. Producing strategic guidelines and measures for all marketing promotion activities in agreement with management. Arranging and handling marketing campaigns (e.g. briefing local marketing agencies, creating media plans, customer loyalty schemes, online activities etc.). Monthly evaluation of marketing campaigns in cooperation with Business Development Manager. Responsibility for all online marketing activities directly supporting lufthansa.com (UK and Ireland site), austrian.com and brusselsairlines.com sales. Continuous monitoring of marketing actions of competitors in the market. Regular updating of the budgeting tool and reconciliation with SAP. Liaising with strategic partners e.g. Star Alliance / Lufthansa Group airlines, as well as local marketing agencies. Support and rotational lead of pan-European marketing activities within European Quarterly Focus programme. Coordinating local PR-activities. Lead the successful implementation of Reach-Cost-Quality project for UK. Ensuring a seamless flow of information and cooperation with all relevant departments.

Personnel responsibilities includes hiring, supervising and mentoring staff. Managing, guiding and motivating three full-time employees and three part-time employees. Managing and optimising individual employee performance by utilising all common Lufthansa performance management tools.

Marketing & Communications Manager UK & Ireland

Implementing marketing and pricing action plans in close cooperation with Business Development Unit. Producing strategic guidelines and measures for all marketing activities in agreement with the relevant department managers. Developing and implementing the marketing plan for allocated area including budget planning and monitoring. Developing pricing strategies and pricing concepts in cooperation with relevant internal departments and external partners e.g. Star Alliance and other Lufthansa partners. Continuous analysis of target achievement (score card) as well as the general market structures and strategies of competitors. Evaluating marketing and pricing activities in cooperation with Business Development Manager. Responsibility for all online marketing activities directly supporting lufthansa.com sales. Developing and introducing new methods of distribution (new media etc.). Continuous monitoring, analysing, developing and adapting of Lufthansa marketing and pricing reports, tools and workflows in close cooperation with the Business Development Unit. Ensuring a seamless flow of information and cooperation with all relevant departments. Participating at regular business development and sales meetings. Forwarding market and competitor information to Business Development Unit.

Personnel responsibilities includes hiring, supervising and mentoring staff. Managing, guiding and motivating eight full-time employees plus one intern. Managing and optimising individual employee performance by utilising all common Lufthansa performance management tools.

Marketing & Pricing Manager UK & Ireland

Full responsibility for planning, budgeting and implementing marketing projects such as direct mail programmes, special promotional offers, distributor promotions and ATL advertising. Responsibility for preparing and closely monitoring budgets for a variety of marketing programmes to ensure projects are kept within planned cost and time parameters. Responsibility for the preparation and successful implementation of promotional events e.g. trade shows, distributor events, client evenings. Responsibility for planning, implementing and monitoring web based and online communication activities. Write copy for internal and external printed communication pieces. Provide direction to outside marketing/promotional agencies; approve contracted creative work. Consistent with Lufthansa’s global and UK advertising platform, place advertisements in approved publications. Conducted other self-directed projects as assigned and support for sales channels.

Marketing Executive UK & Ireland

Plan and monitor promotional budget and negotiate with external agencies. Monitor competition and market trends and initiate necessary activities. Maximize Return on Investment of Lufthansa Sales Support and promotional activities by developing and implementing effective sales support tools and appealing, measurable promotions. Development of best customer programs. Liaise with central departments in Frankfurt, Key Accounts, Reservations, Public Relations, U.S. and Canadian local sales offices and gateways. Develop promotions in support of strategic goals, weak routes, increase activity rate and online bookings. Develop and distribute relevant, timely sales support material and manage the relationship with Lufthansa fulfillment house.

Promotions Coordinator North America

A successful, multilingual Senior Manager I am also a positive communicator with a proven record in improving sales and revenue figures in a competitive market environment. A determined and decisive manager with strategic and tactical key strengths I’m able to overcome challenges in an organised and creative manner, resulting in profitable solutions. I have a post-graduate Masters degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in International Business and Marketing.  

Believing that a team of great people is the ultimate competitive weapon I have a passion for developing and nurturing talent. I have been told that my enthusiasm motivates and inspires my team. 

Specialties: employee mentoring and development, financial and commercial acumen, operational management, negotiating and dealing with conflicts, strategic planning, multi-tasking and networking.

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