Bobby DuffyProfessor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London

Bobby Duffy is a renowned social researcher and academic serving as the Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London. With a career spanning three decades in policy evaluation, he previously held high-level international roles including Managing Director of Public Affairs for Ipsos MORI and Global Director of the Ipsos Social Research Institute. His prestigious background includes a secondment to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, where he conducted vital re-analysis of data regarding public trust. As a prolific author, his work focuses on the disconnect between objective reality and public perception. In his book, The Perils of Perception, he utilises data from over 100,000 interviews across 40 nations to explore why societies are frequently mistaken about issues such as immigration and public health. His more recent work, Generations, provides a rigorous analysis of the distinct characteristics and attitudes of different age groups, challenging common stereotypes associated with baby boomers and younger cohorts to foster better intergenerational understanding. Outside of his academic duties, he chairs the Campaign for Social Science and serves on the board of the Academy of Social Sciences. He is also a trustee for British Future and the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education. Organisations book him for his ability to translate complex social data into clear narratives that help leaders navigate modern culture wars and build more cohesive, informed teams through a better understanding of human bias. On stage, Bobby Duffy is best known for talks on Diversity & Inclusion and Leadership. 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 Education and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Bobby Duffy 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, Bobby Duffy 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 Bobby Duffy would approach your audience.