Ben LeggFormer Google Europe COO and Specialist in AI-Driven Transformation

Ben Legg is a distinguished strategist and former Chief Operating Officer of Google Europe, where he managed record-breaking expansion and oversaw the commercialisation of foundational platforms including Search, YouTube, and AdWords. With a background that merges engineering precision with corporate leadership, he has held senior roles at McKinsey, Coca-Cola, and various global technology ventures. His perspective is uniquely informed by his service as an officer in the Royal Engineers, notably during the Siege of Sarajevo, an experience that established his expertise in leading through high-pressure crises and building resilience within complex systems. Currently the Co-founder and CEO of The Portfolio Collective, Ben provides strategic counsel to institutional investors and high-growth startups navigatng the digital economy. His work focuses on the intersection of technological advancement and the evolving workforce, specifically regarding the integration of Artificial Intelligence into traditional business models. He advises executives on transitioning toward more flexible, automation-aware structures that prioritise human and AI collaboration as a core competitive advantage. Regularly consulted for his foresight on market disruption and the future of work, Ben bridges the gap between technical complexity and strategic execution. He is booked by global organisations for his ability to translate the rapid shifts in the technology landscape into practical frameworks for innovation, growth, and long-term organisational stability. On stage, Ben Legg is best known for talks on Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Change Management, Innovation, Strategy and Digital Business & Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Ben Legg is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Ben Legg travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Ben Legg would approach your audience.