Sir Geoff Mulgan

Sir Geoff Mulgan is a distinguished academic and policy expert holding the position of Professor of Collective Intelligence, Public Policy and Social Innovation at University College London. His career is defined by high-level strategic influence, having served as the Director of Policy for Tony Blair, head of the Government Strategy Unit, and a primary advisor to Gordon Brown. A pioneer in his field, he founded the think tank Demos and later led the Young Foundation, where he focused on applying innovative social solutions to address systemic inequalities. His expertise extends into the intersection of technology and society, spent largely during his eight-year tenure as Chief Executive of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA). Managing assets exceeding £350 million, he oversaw the UK's largest seed finance source for technology start-ups while promoting innovation across health, education and culture. With a professional background spanning investment, journalism and telecommunications, Sir Geoff has lectured in more than thirty countries and held academic posts at Harvard Kennedy School and the LSE. Author of acclaimed works such as Big Mind and Social Innovation, he is recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Global Leader of Tomorrow. He provides audiences with a profound understanding of how collective intelligence can reshape our world, offering a sophisticated perspective on the evolving relationship between government, morality and community needs. On stage, Sir Geoff Mulgan is best known for talks on Esg & Social Responsibility and Politics & Geopolitics. 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, Politics & Government and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sir Geoff Mulgan 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, Sir Geoff Mulgan 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 Sir Geoff Mulgan would approach your audience.