Former Global Managing Partner of IBM Social Consulting, Andrew Grill is an internationally renowned thought leader in the fields of digital eminence, social business and digital disruption and has spoken at numerous events across the globe. 100% digital, Andrew believes that to “get digital you need to be digital” and his engaging keynotes provide actionable insights on how to achieve corporate goals on a global and long-lasting scale.
Practical futurist, Andrew is an expert in the fields of digital transformation, digital strategy and social media networks and speaks to and consults for organisations worldwide.
Unlike traditional futurists who speculate about the distant future, Andrew focuses on the actionable steps leaders can take today to prepare for tomorrow. A visionary technology leader he brings decades of experience at the intersection of business and technology, helping organisations worldwide navigate digital transformation. As host of the acclaimed Digitally Curious podcast, Andrew has interviewed over 100 of the world's foremost technology innovators, exploring how emerging trends shape business and society. His book, Digitally Curious (2024), offers practical strategies for navigating this transformation with confidence and clarity.
Andrew is a trusted media commentator, regularly appearing on BBC Television and Radio, Sky News, Channel 4, and UKTV, and a contributor to leading publications including The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Economist, and the Australian Financial Review.
A seasoned corporate leader, Andrew has launched and run technology companies in Europe and Australia and worked with some of the world’s leading companies and organisations including Vodafone, Nestle, BBC, American Express, John Lewis, and Unilever.
Andrew presents at international conferences on a regular basis, and maintains a well-read blog at LondonCalling.co about digital and social media trends.He carefully crafts every keynote with his audience in mind. Some of his distinctive keynotes include the following...
Keynotes
Becoming Digitally Curious® in the age of AI
Are You Ready for Generative AI?
Solving the AI Puzzle for …
From Turing to Transformers: The Unfolding AI Revolution
The Workplace of the Future
He is also a seasoned TEDx speaker, having presented at 5 separate TEDx events.
Testimonials
"We aim to inspire, educate and entertain our guests - Andrew's keynote delivered on exactly that. He is a pleasure to work with and delivers great content with an easy stage presence." LinkedIn
"I have used Andrew twice as a consultant to help us overhaul mobile and social strategy, first for the Nestle corporate site and then for our Investor Relations section. I would say he saved us 18 months. I would recommend him without hesitation." Nestle
"Andrew was excellent today. Not just the insights but how he collaborated with the other speaker and made the audience feel engaged by seamlessly bringing in their questions.”
RWK Goodman
“Andrew is very professional and has incredible knowledge about digital strategy and AI. What impressed me the most was Andrew’s initiative in preparation as a speaker, in researching our audience and their issues, ensuring he delivered a very focused and specified talk to our audience. A very charismatic, entertaining and erudite presenter.”
Managing Partners Forum