Danilo McGarry

Danilo McGarry is a prominent authority on artificial intelligence and intelligent automation, currently serving as the CEO of AI First Maker. With a career rooted in the financial and healthcare sectors, he has held senior leadership roles including Head of AI at Citigroup and UnitedHealth Group. During his tenure at the latter, he managed the most extensive digital worker programme globally, overseeing 3,500 digital employees. His early career saw him navigate the 2008 financial crisis at the Royal Bank of Canada, where his automation strategies led to him becoming one of the youngest directors in the bank's history. Beyond his corporate leadership, he remains at the forefront of technological policy and education. He serves as a member of the European Commission’s AI Alliance and sits on the board of the AI Forum. His expertise is frequently shared through his role as a technology columnist for WIRED Magazine and as a host of a widely followed technology podcast. He further supports major multinational clients, including Volvo and BASF, in their transition toward becoming AI-centric organisations through his partnership at Ective. Recently, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development appointed him as a strategic adviser on artificial intelligence, further cementing his status as a leading voice on the future of work. Having delivered a TED talk and seen his frameworks adopted by over 100 universities, he is frequently booked for his ability to translate complex technological shifts into high-growth business strategies. Audiences value his extensive practical experience in scaling AI across the world’s largest corporate infrastructures. On stage, Danilo McGarry is best known for talks on AI, Future of Work 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 AI, Finance & Economics, Healthcare and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Danilo McGarry 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, Danilo McGarry travels internationally for engagements and can present in Spanish as well as English. 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 Danilo McGarry would approach your audience.