Elizabeth Linder

Elizabeth Linder is a distinguished expert in the intersection of technology, politics, and society. She is the founder of The Conversational Century, a consultancy dedicated to helping leaders navigate the shift from traditional spin to a modern era of transparent, open debate. Her career in Silicon Valley began at YouTube during the 2008 US presidential election, where she worked with major political parties to manage the emerging influence of user-generated content. As a Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House, she now leads the Connectivity Initiative, focusing on how foreign policy evolves in a globally linked landscape. Previously, Elizabeth established and directed Facebook’s Politics and Government division for the EMEA region. Based in London, she built vital connections between the social media platform and parliaments, royal households, and interest groups. She was central to the company’s global expansion into the political sphere, even accompanying Mark Zuckerberg on his inaugural European tour. Her work has consistently addressed how digital narratives impact everything from the Arab Spring and Brexit to the rise of artificial intelligence and the nuances of the millennial workforce. Moving beyond the technical aspects of the industry, Elizabeth serves as a bridge between the tech sector and global institutions. She provides essential perspectives on how digital tools can be used to foster authentic engagement and accountability within both business and government. Audiences value her first-hand experience in managing the reputation and social impact of world-leading platforms during periods of significant geopolitical change. On stage, Elizabeth Linder is best known for talks on Reputation, Digital Business & Strategy, AI, Diversity & Inclusion, Politics & Geopolitics and 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, Politics & Government and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Elizabeth Linder 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, Elizabeth Linder 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 Elizabeth Linder would approach your audience.